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Recent Examples of metallic
Led by principal designer Kristin Kong, the firm is known for its layered, glamorous, and livable spaces, which incorporate metallic accents, luxe textiles, and moments of drama.
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Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2025
Timothée Chalamet Splashed Out $25K at Auction for One of Bob Dylan's Jackets from the 1980s
Swift's white strapless dress is decorated in silver and white metallic beads and sequins.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
The rest of the cabin includes leather in a black hue Bentley calls Beluga, a charcoal gray fabric tweed and wood veneers painted in the same Black Rose metallic paint as the exterior.
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—Alistair Charlton, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
The singer sported a metallic satin set from Rabanne’s spring 2025 collection, which consisted of a pleated backless halter top and matching skirt with lace trim.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 9 Mar. 2025
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Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2025
Timothée Chalamet Splashed Out $25K at Auction for One of Bob Dylan's Jackets from the 1980s
Swift's white strapless dress is decorated in silver and white metallic beads and sequins.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
The rest of the cabin includes leather in a black hue Bentley calls Beluga, a charcoal gray fabric tweed and wood veneers painted in the same Black Rose metallic paint as the exterior.
Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.
—Alistair Charlton, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
The singer sported a metallic satin set from Rabanne’s spring 2025 collection, which consisted of a pleated backless halter top and matching skirt with lace trim.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for metallic
Adjective
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As the evening presses forward, a shrill scream goes thundering across the third floor, and the camera pans to showcase A.B. lying dead in the game room.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2025
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There are many reasons to visit New Orleans, from po' boys filled with heaps of fried shrimp spilling out of pillowy soft French bread, the shrill trills of brass trumpets, and the constant bustle of revelers across the city.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Meanwhile, Kennedy, a strident anti-vaccine activist, also appeared to be on a surprisingly smooth path after the Senate voted 53-47 to move forward with his confirmation.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
12 Feb. 2025
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Trump has tapped Kash Patel, a strident supporter and former federal prosecutor, to take over as the next director of the FBI.—
Jim Mustian,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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This feels fitting for a company that aims to make people roll around with raucous laughter.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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The few Republican officials who have held town halls lately have faced raucous crowds.—
Laura J. Nelson,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Possessed by the spirit of dance, an equally urgent soundtrack surrounds her: dissonant hoover synths, gospel-house pianos, Siouxsie and the Banshees’ guitars.—
Kristen S. Hé,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
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There’s no denying the fact that Severance (nearing the end of its sophomore season on Apple TV+) has refined priceless television gold from dissonant contradiction.—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Overall, Rod relied on his iconic raspy voice, his impressive 19-person orchestra (14 of which were women) and the excitement of the crowd.—
Mark Gray,
People.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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The outsider with a raspy voice and big brain is a breath of fresh air no matter how many stories come out about dead bears and brain worms.—
Wendy Murphy,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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This gives people the chance to adapt over time rather than experiencing a jarring impact at once.—
John Spencer Taylor,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Be just completely distracted from the jarring reality.—
Dory Jackson,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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His political opponents viewed him as grating, uncooperative, and at times dogmatic.—
Daniel R. DePetris,
Newsweek,
5 Dec. 2024
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Find it on Amazon Save Dishes With This Hand Grater This Hand Grater has three grating surfaces, a non-slip base, measurements, and a vegetable peeler.—
Hannah Rice,
Rolling Stone,
4 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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Budgerigars are both impressive vocal mimics and also have complex vocalizations called warbles that are a mix of noisy and harmonic calls.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
19 Mar. 2025
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Trapped in bed, in a noisy room or hallway, under the fluorescent lighting of the hospital all day and night, these children experience more stress, dissatisfaction, fear and distrust of the system.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Metallic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metallic. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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