armchair

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Recent Examples of armchair January 1 Kick off the New Year with an armchair trip to Austria, where the Vienna Philharmonic will present its annual New Year’s Day concert in the Golden Hall of the Musikverein for the first time without an audience. Ariana Marsh, Harper's BAZAAR, 1 Jan. 2021 The New York Times picked up the story and put it on the front page – an indication of how armchair analysis could be as telling as dispatches from the ground. Carolyn Wells, Longreads, 10 Aug. 2020 Marsha Music has started calling herself an armchair revolutionary. Nancy Kaffer, Detroit Free Press, 7 June 2020 With billions of people grounded because of the coronavirus pandemic, armchair travel has never been more important, especially for parents hoping to capture their kids’ attention and imagination. Sarah Firshein, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2020 See All Example Sentences for armchair
Recent Examples of Synonyms for armchair
Adjective
  • Over the ensuing fifteen years, publications about the theoretical or methodological implications of computer vision for the study of art have proliferated, generating an extensive discourse about its potentials.
    Sonja Drimmer, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2025
  • Google leverages the theoretical power of generative AI to give Gemini access to data across multiple apps.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Williams’ academic performance, extracurricular leadership, community service learning and essay on the impact of military service on the family earned her the award.
    Lena Miano, Arkansas Online, 6 Apr. 2025
  • Far from being a dry academic text, the book weaves real-world stories, business case studies, and actionable insights to make cultural intelligence accessible to leaders at every level.
    Chris Gallagher, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The stain-resistant rug features abstract, geometric patterns and varying shades of beige for a neutral, polished look.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Effective behavior change campaigns use storytelling to make abstract concepts relatable, turning passive awareness into active participation.
    Jacquelyn LaMar Berney, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025

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“Armchair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/armchair. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

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