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Adjective
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Others wrote to her about the piece, too—letters at turns laudatory and scathing, supportive and sexist, and sometimes moving.—
The New Yorker,
The New Yorker,
24 Mar. 2025 -
After dinner and words from laudatory speakers, Uncle Ken was asked to add his story.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Stalin willed into being socialist realism, a hagiographic style that crept into art forms like music and painting.—
Joshua Yaffa,
The New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2025
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This is the same notion that makes this more of a hagiographic portrait than a truly thoughtful biographical film.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
8 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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With delicate frill details and a flattering sleeveless silhouette, this dress exudes an effortless bridesmaid look.—
Caroline Griswold,
Vogue,
27 Mar. 2025
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Spanx The Perfect Jumpsuit Who doesn’t love a sleek jumpsuit that’s flattering, comfortable, and versatile?—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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As the Trump administration continues to pursue a deal to end the war in Ukraine — one that may end up being more favorable to Moscow than Kyiv — Europeans, for the first time in decades, are focusing on their own military might.—
Sebastian Shukla,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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Since February, the share of Democrats who have a very or somewhat favorable view of the Senate minority leader has plummeted from 57% to 39%, according to a March 19 YouGov/Economist poll.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Aerie Strapless Ruffle Jumpsuit Cherry blossom season calls for complimentary floral prints to get you springtime-ready.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Mar. 2025
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The hotel even has complimentary Mokes for taking a spin around downtown or the trendy Starland neighborhood.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Encomiastic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encomiastic. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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