as in melancholy
given to or marked by long, quiet thinking
I wandered around campus all day in a ruminant mood
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Perhaps there’s something melancholy but appealing about the idea of a passionate romance that speeds up time, leaving one person with only difficult but beautiful memories, instead of the banalities of daily life that accompany a long partnership.—
Alissa Wilkinson,
New York Times,
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The melancholy tune surges from No. 62 to No. 45, nearly entering the top 40 for the very first time.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Related Articles The tone of the dress featured an icy hue with a reflective quality that mimicked the purple and blue hues of the backdrop behind Ambrosio as cameras flashed.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
31 Jan. 2025
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Using bird deterrents at the refuge, including decoy birds of prey, reflective devices like CDs and Bird B Gone Reflect-A-Bird systems.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
arkansasonline.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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Keep scrolling for more thoughtful Valentine’s Day gifts under $45 at Walmart.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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The zippered vents and pockets go above standard issue thanks to their thoughtful locations: the avalanche beacon pocket is on the chest, where it can be reached if necessary, and the swing hatch panel removes the hassle of bathroom breaks.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Jan. 2025
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Jessica Carbone: There have been lots of reasons to go plant-based throughout history—from philosophical and ethical stances to health and environmental concerns.—
Jessica Carbone,
Saveur,
23 Jan. 2025
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Catholic natural law, as articulated by figures such as St. Thomas Aquinas, is a philosophical and theological framework centered on universal moral principles accessible through reason.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2025
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The performance is thrillingly lived-in — from Peter’s contemplative thought process to the seductive fluidity of his movements.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Jan. 2025
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Image In the interview, conducted five years before his death, Mr. Ben-Gurion offered an unusually raw, contemplative analysis of his life’s work.—
Isabel Kershner,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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