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also gangbuster
as in excellent
of the very best kind
most of the pop singers in the competition were anything but gangbusters
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Adjective
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These devices are an excellent choice for gamers, tech enthusiasts, and anyone who loves top-tier streaming.—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
4 Feb. 2025 -
Nordstrom Savvy shoppers know that Nordstrom’s beauty department has some excellent deals year-round, but its winter sale section has some especially great skin care, makeup, and fragrance sets up for grabs.—
Jenifer Calle,
Glamour,
4 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The Chiefs’ best WR has been terrific in his last two games, (19 catches, 209 yards, 2 TDs).—
Bill Reinhard,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2025
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Look, Mahomes is terrific when his back is against the wall.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
4 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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From its stellar script to its exciting cast, his and Cybill’s enthusiasm for the book and their passion for filmmaking has and continues to define every part of this process.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2025
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The tragedy was also documented in countless books and articles, including this stellar Rolling Stone piece by Jonathan Cott in 2009, and dramatized in the 1978’s The Buddy Holly Story and 1987’s La Bamba.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
3 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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To be able to give back to somebody who's given so much, was awesome.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
7 Feb. 2025
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This makes an awesome gift for any Apple device user who has cords and charging docks littering their nightstand.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Another uninspired performance coupled with a a heavy defeat may well spell the end for the Basque manager at the Emirates, so this fixture should have plenty of undertones and be a cracking game of football.—
SI.com,
SI.com,
28 Oct. 2019
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This is shaping up to be a cracking game at Old Trafford that United will probably edge.—
SI.com,
SI.com,
6 Aug. 2019
Adjective
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Tucci hosts the popular Tucci - The Heart of Italy show which tours the country sampling and celebrating the wonderful food that originates there.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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This is a debut entry and a wonderful term that’s new to me.—
Caitlin Lovinger,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Investment banking still holds appeal, especially after a banner fourth quarter.—
Rochelle Toplensky,
WSJ,
3 Mar. 2020
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The ’70s weren’t exactly banner days for newsroom diversity.—
Heidi Stevens,
chicagotribune.com,
18 Apr. 2018
Adjective
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Its stunning architecture and fabulous location are why it’s considered one of the most Instagram-worthy destinations in the world.—
Erica Lamberg,
Fox News,
3 Feb. 2025
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Emma has been some fabulous version of blonde for quite some time now, interrupting her fair-haired streak with the occasional brunette detour.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
3 Feb. 2025
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