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Recent Examples of reposeful
The surfaces and spaces of Seurat and Signac, for example, are ordered, reposeful, trance-y, scientific.
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Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 7 July 2021
To our eyes, the image looks reposeful, soothing, sedate, like the opening of a Merchant Ivory film.
—Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 12 Aug. 2020
Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 7 July 2021
To our eyes, the image looks reposeful, soothing, sedate, like the opening of a Merchant Ivory film.
—Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 12 Aug. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reposeful
Adjective
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Brooklinen’s bedroom essentials—from cozy down comforters to luxurious memory foam pillows—will soon have you on your way to more restful nights.—
Rebecca Shinners,
Architectural Digest,
10 Jan. 2025
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As many parents of young children know, bedtime does not necessarily bring with it a restful night of sleep.—
Jack Beresford,
Newsweek,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Perhaps no other team would be as comfortable effectively shelling out more than $35 million per season for left-handed reliever Tanner Scott, including salary and a 110 percent luxury-tax penalty.—
Ken Rosenthal,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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These days, dress shirts are being retooled to reflect a preference for working in comfortable clothes.—
Max Berlinger,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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For many growing up, a Southern grandmother’s kitchen is a special place of sweet memories made and many, many things eaten, whether during a big holiday meal of classic casseroles or cozy breakfast of homemade biscuits.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2025
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The result is a cozy crowdpleaser with real heart and some lovely songs, and one that doesn’t trade honesty for predictable beats.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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There weren’t historical castles, pleasant hills, or the familiar scenes of chanting fans and players warming up around him.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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The restaurant is decidedly small, a pleasant change of scenery for Charlotte, where large, echoey restaurants have become so commonplace.—
Samantha Husted,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Jan. 2025
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But Genovese makes sure to remind Costello that his cushy life as consigliere is all thanks to Vito’s dirty work.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
14 Jan. 2025
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The dog who makes it over the border and into Montana's arms soon finds a cushy bed and doggy snacks waiting on the other side.—
Lauren Villagran,
Austin American-Statesman,
2 Jan. 2025
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“Reposeful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reposeful. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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