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Recent Examples of ancestral
During this time, Mars may have stirred ancestral wounds, repressed emotions, and the push-pull between desire and protection.
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Colin Bedell, Them, 28 Feb. 2025
Nearby is Lady Interbellum, a 2020 marble sculpture of a crouching Venus by Sanford Biggers created by combining 3D scans of a Central African Fang ancestral figure and an ancient Roman sculpture.
—Shantay Robinson, ARTnews.com, 28 Feb. 2025
The same individual plant can take on either lifestyle, leaning on its ancestral mother’s or father’s genes as need be.
—Ian Rose, JSTOR Daily, 26 Feb. 2025
One of the boldest assertions of Darwin’s theory was that the fossil record should contain transitional forms—organisms exhibiting traits of both ancestral and derived species.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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Colin Bedell, Them, 28 Feb. 2025
Nearby is Lady Interbellum, a 2020 marble sculpture of a crouching Venus by Sanford Biggers created by combining 3D scans of a Central African Fang ancestral figure and an ancient Roman sculpture.
—Shantay Robinson, ARTnews.com, 28 Feb. 2025
The same individual plant can take on either lifestyle, leaning on its ancestral mother’s or father’s genes as need be.
—Ian Rose, JSTOR Daily, 26 Feb. 2025
One of the boldest assertions of Darwin’s theory was that the fossil record should contain transitional forms—organisms exhibiting traits of both ancestral and derived species.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ancestral
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And here’s today’s e-newspaper 3 things to know before the 2025 Oscars The 97th Academy Awards airs Sunday, wrapping up an Oscars season filled with historic firsts and controversy.—
Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2025
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Todos Santos itself is a historic mission town, but the wider region includes Pescadero, a burgeoning surf community, a short drive south.—
Chloe Arrojado,
AFAR Media,
28 Feb. 2025
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The resurgence of tea culture is nostalgia for old-world elegance and a modern craving for indulgent and transportive experiences.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Best show format: Richard Quinn’s snowy Georgian mansion, Connor Ives’ intimate setting with old-world model posing and Erdem’s night at the British Museum were each uniquely transformative and brand appropriate.—
Tianwei Zhang,
WWD,
25 Feb. 2025
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Those obsessed with history will want to immerse themselves in the historic district where there’s still a square moat and remnants of ancient walls, as well as over 300 Buddhist temples scattered throughout the entire city.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2025
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Paleontologist shares discovery of massive dinosaur footprint on beach Joe Thompson, a paleontologist from the U.K., goes into detail about finding a 3-foot Iguanodon footprint along the Isle of Wight, along with other ancient fossils.—
Khloe Quill,
Fox News,
1 Mar. 2025
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And over time, as these preservationists noted, old-time Aurorans became interested in their downtown again.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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In 1966, Orin, the daughter of the old-time Hollywood stars George O’Brien and Marguerite Churchill, became the first woman to be named a permanent member of the New York Philharmonic.—
Jeannette Catsoulis,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2025
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Christian captivity narrative historical dramas have never been the same.—
Lester Fabian Brathwaite,
EW.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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The beadwork and design features of each suit are intentionally placed to convey a unique visual story that reflects a common historical thread.—
Martie Bowser,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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This exercise pushes leaders out of their habitual thinking patterns and encourages fresh perspectives.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Huttle was found to be a habitual traffic violator, which is a felony, Vawter said.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC News,
28 Feb. 2025
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Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson were the only players to hit that mark at 28 years old.—
Bobby Krivitsky,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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In the Pig universe, which has now been running for two decades, George remains two years old and Peppa two years older.—
Caroline Frost,
Deadline,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Ancestral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ancestral. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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