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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
Adjective
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Now, scientists may have discovered the potential source of that distinctive coloring, overturning a popular theory in the process.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
25 Feb. 2025
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The price history reflects the challenges of finding a buyer for such a distinctive property.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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While the batter for cheesecake is pretty straightforward to make, and not too dissimilar from other cakes, how it's baked is a little particular.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2025
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That can’t be too dissimilar to how Arteta and his squad are feeling now; unfortunately, the odds aren’t offering much comfort.—
Julia Ranney,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Schenn’s situation, however, is a little different.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
The Athletic,
5 Mar. 2025
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Fitzgerald bounced around the diamond last season and saw time at five different positions (not including pitcher), but second base will be his primary responsibility this season.—
Justice delos Santos,
The Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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These drugs have a [disparate] impact on the less wealthy and minorities.—
Michael Ruiz,
Fox News,
5 Mar. 2025
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For continuous flowers, deadhead plants and repeat sowings every three weeks or so during the growing season. 07 of 09 Annual Phlox Like that person at the party who can talk to anyone, annual phlox (Phlox drummondii) blends disparate sections of the garden together seamlessly.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Mennonites are a diverse group of Christian denominations rooted in the Protestant Reformation who believe in a commitment to pacifism and nonresistance.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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After years of criticism, the organization diversified its 50 Best voting pool to be more racially and gender diverse and began to include restaurants in South Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa.—
Pervaiz Shallwani,
Bon Appétit,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Obligations 2 from that series has circulated heavily on Instagram and Reddit threads, in response to the pandemic and other moments of collective mourning.—
Melissa Ragain,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2025
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In addition to Life After Death, two other projects, Born Again and Duets: The Final Chapter were released in 1999 and 2005 respectively.—
Shirley Halperin for The Hollywood Reporter,
Robb Report,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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By sharing rights, the Bond franchise has arrived at a very different type of storytelling, one that fragments the story and multiplies the James Bonds to be experienced across distinct media.—
Colin Burnett,
The Conversation,
7 Mar. 2025
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Therefore, a total lunar eclipse has five distinct phases.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Diacritical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diacritical. Accessed 11 Mar. 2025.
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