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Recent Examples of diacritical
Attendees learn multisyllabic Hawaiian words and the diacritical marks that are a key feature of the language, says Kaʻaiʻōhelo McAfee-Torco, the property’s cultural leader.
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Hannah Selinger, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2024
And diacritical marks aren't permitted in California though there has been legislation introduced recently to change this.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 29 Jan. 2024
Editor’s note: Chron recognizes the importance of diacritical marks in the Hawaiian language.
—Lori A. May, Chron, 19 Mar. 2023
As a result, the Calligrapher.ai handwriting synthesis model is heavily tuned toward English-language writing, and people on Hacker News have reported trouble reproducing diacritical marks that are commonly found in other languages.
—Benj Edwards, Ars Technica, 26 Jan. 2023
Sometimes, but not always, the vowels are indicated by diacritical marks.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 18 Nov. 2021
The diacritical marks help readers distinguish between words that would otherwise look identical.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2021
Both systems can be supplemented with diacritical marks that modify pronunciation and meaning.
—The Economist, 3 Oct. 2019
Hannah Selinger, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2024
And diacritical marks aren't permitted in California though there has been legislation introduced recently to change this.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 29 Jan. 2024
Editor’s note: Chron recognizes the importance of diacritical marks in the Hawaiian language.
—Lori A. May, Chron, 19 Mar. 2023
As a result, the Calligrapher.ai handwriting synthesis model is heavily tuned toward English-language writing, and people on Hacker News have reported trouble reproducing diacritical marks that are commonly found in other languages.
—Benj Edwards, Ars Technica, 26 Jan. 2023
Sometimes, but not always, the vowels are indicated by diacritical marks.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 18 Nov. 2021
The diacritical marks help readers distinguish between words that would otherwise look identical.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2021
Both systems can be supplemented with diacritical marks that modify pronunciation and meaning.
—The Economist, 3 Oct. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diacritical
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And in the case of the Explorer this is compounded because its a good EV, is quiet on the road, and has a good range and a distinctive, winning exterior.Jeremy White, WIRED, 21 Dec. 2024
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At 15 years old, Merlo has already established himself as one of the most distinctive voices in the Argentine music scene.Julián Mastrángelo, Billboard, 20 Dec. 2024
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What To Watch This Weekend: New Shows And Movies To Stream On Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, Apple TV And More In fact, the ability to well in the realm of love is not too dissimilar to that required to do well in your career, as there are many clear parallels between love and work.Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Between the lines: Reading not only improves cognition, but also self-esteem and empathy when finding stories both similar and dissimilar to our own, studies show.Marina E. Franco (Noticias Telemundo for Axios), Axios, 12 Dec. 2024
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This pattern persists across different situations and relationships, creating a consistent narrative of persecution or righteousness that resists evidence or logic.Nik Ershov, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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While there are certainly products that can be used across different hair textures, lengths, curl patterns, thicknesses, colors (natural and unnatural), and needs, hair products are often created with specific consumers in mind.Jamie Ballard, Allure, 2 Jan. 2025
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Given the multitude of multifamily properties and separate rental agreements, organizing this disparate data can be challenging and time-consuming.Matias Recchia, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, former opposition groups wait for guidance on their new role Now, three weeks after decades of regime control abruptly ended, the victory by disparate groups of Syrian fighters is still sinking in.Jane Arraf, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024
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After significant setbacks to diversity initiatives in 2024, companies will increase efforts to hire and develop talent with diverse voices and backgrounds, understanding that innovation thrives on a variety of viewpoints.William Arruda, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Catlett’s civil rights activism stood at the forefront of her diverse practice, which incorporated printmaking, sculpture, collage, and painting, among other media.Leilah Babirye, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2025
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The only other defenses to hold Jeanty under 5.0 yards a carry this season were San Diego State (31 carries, 149 yards) and San Jose State (32 carries, 159 yards).Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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There are other winter parades like this in villages throughout Europe.Jennie Rothenberg Gritz, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
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The likelihood of giving birth to nonidentical twins three times in a row is very low, said Angela Silber, the doctor who delivered Alarcon’s latest twins via C-section last month after seeing that one of the babies was in a breech position.Washington Post, Washington Post, 6 May 2022
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Started in 2018 by British public health researcher Tim Spector, the study has followed more than 1,100 mostly healthy adults in the U.S. and Britain, including hundreds of identical and nonidentical twins.Anahad O’Connor New York Times, Star Tribune, 28 Jan. 2021
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This leads to a more distinct and deliberate use of the landscape.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 19 Dec. 2024
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These two paradigms have largely existed in isolation, driven by the distinct needs of their respective markets.Zennon Kapron, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Diacritical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diacritical. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.
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