as in now
keenly aware of and responsive to the latest developments especially in fashion and entertainment
of the rappers on the scene, he was definitely the most def
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Adjective
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During Trump's presidential campaign, Iranian hackers sent unsolicited information stolen from the now President-elect's campaign to people affiliated with President 's campaign over the summer, according to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and the .—
Monica Sager,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025 -
Billy Ray adopted Trace in 1993 after marrying his now ex-wife Tish Cyrus.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2025
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Brian Hopkins, 2nd, whose ward includes Streeterville, responded by calling (not for the first time) for moving the existing 10 p.m. curfew for minors who are downtown without an accompanying adult back to 8 p.m.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2025
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This spurred collectors to acquire some organs from movie theaters that were being closed or sold as people shifted from watching movies downtown to watching TV at home in the suburbs.—
Heather Kathryn Ross,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Feb. 2025
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It was seen as the hipper, edgier alternative to entrenched establishment clubs like Annabel’s and White’s.—
Gary Baum,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Mar. 2024
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These looks feel decidedly cooler and hipper than your standard suit, which can often read too buttoned-up or formal for a more casual outing.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2023
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Beyond its stylish design and expert craftsmanship, the home is built for comfort.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
21 Mar. 2025
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The star’s casual looks always find the right balance between stylish and functional.—
Aemilia Madden,
Glamour,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Def.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/def. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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