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Adjective
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Season with a pinch of salt and a few grinds of freshly ground black pepper.—
Wire Report,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2025 -
The water must be heated to 92° to 95°C (197° to 203°F) and forced (at a specific pressure) through a bed of 7 to 9 grams (about a quarter of an ounce) of finely ground coffee for 20 to 30 seconds.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Plus, whisked eggs and lemon juice, tempered with a little hot broth to prevent scrambling, add ultra-velvety texture to the soup without using any cream.—
Kate Merker,
Good Housekeeping,
6 Jan. 2021
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Made of microfleece yarns, the warm blanket feels soft and velvety, according to reviews.—
Isabel Garcia,
Peoplemag,
17 Nov. 2022
Adjective
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These aren’t just cosmetic—they’re the kinds of behind-the-scenes changes that help make an already stellar game feel even smoother.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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The system's fidelity has been increased, offering 1080p in handheld mode and 4K in docked mode, along with improved frames per second for smoother animations and quicker on-screen reactions for competitive gamers.—
Eammonn Dignam,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Pentagon must ensure sufficient supplies of refined rare earth metals for inclusion in myriad weapons systems like jets, missiles, electric vehicles, night vision goggles and MRI scanners.—
Christopher Helman,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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One surefire way to impress your most refined guests is to serve a smattering of expensive cheeses on a charcuterie board, accompanied by a proper cheese knife set.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Close-grained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/close-grained. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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