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Adjective
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An otherwise entertaining year became quite messy in the final stages and ended on a sour note.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Mar. 2025 -
Comments Murder is the final course during a state dinner with foreign dignitaries on The Residence, a deliciously entertaining new murder mystery from Shondaland.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Nothing would be more amusing than this saga continuing into the Final Four.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Mar. 2025
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Nick’s fixation on Sawyer’s luxe truck was understandable and consistently amusing.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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It’s powered by an ingredient called Centella asiatica, which is known for its soothing properties.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
14 Mar. 2025
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The mattress was extremely comfortable—firm, body-conforming, and had a sense of evenness and stability that was very soothing and calming.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Furthermore, a focused approach to marketing Elgin as a hospitable destination for investment could yield substantial long-term benefits.—
Courier-News,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
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Planting a pollinator garden with milkweed (the only plant the butterflies will lay eggs on) and nectar-producing plants (for eating) can provide a hospitable habitat for migrating monarchs.—
Jessica Boehm,
Axios,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Leaders who rely too heavily on a cheerful facade risk creating a culture where pressing issues go unaddressed.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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Save: La Santa Open for lunch and dinner, this restaurant offers tacos, enchiladas, and other Mexican favorites in a cheerful, modern space.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The skies are clear, the humidity is lower and the temperatures are comfortable, especially in northern regions like Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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People who won’t feel comfortable going to the Kennedy Center can still come to my show.—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Onstage, Wood is unhurried, an amiable man who, despite being 46, has the countenance of a churchgoing grandfather who still starches his Sunday suit.—
Ismail Muhammad,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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Jerry Eisenberg, the amiable animator known for his contributions to The Jetsons, The Peter Potamus Show, Wacky Races, Fangface, Spider-Man cartoons, Scooby-Doo movies and so much more, has died.—
Mike Barnes,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Externally, some have mocked the joyous nature of Newcastle fans’ celebrations — failing to try to comprehend just why this means so much to those of a black-and-white-striped persuasion — and their post-victory team photos have also been derided.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
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While the couple has shared an abundance of joyous moments over the course of their 16 years together, in recent years Emma has been open about their family's journey in navigating Bruce's diagnosis of aphasia that has since progressed into frontotemporal dementia.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Recreative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recreative. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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