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Recent Examples of kissing cousin
Unfortunately, the top-tier Avenir, even with its nearly $60k base price, is outclassed by competitors, including its kissing cousin, the Cadillac XT6.
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Andrew Wendler, Car and Driver, 12 June 2023
There's kissing cousins and then there's this...
—Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 10 Mar. 2023
Morning glory is easy to grow from seeds in most soils and is a kissing cousin to field bindweed, one of the weed vines for later discussion.
—Howard Garrett, Dallas News, 9 Aug. 2021
The nut is technically a seed, a kissing cousin to the cashew, and oddly, the mango.
—Dallas News, 23 Mar. 2021
Rethink Overalls Get over your jumpsuit by flirting with its kissing cousin, the overall.
—Vogue, 28 Mar. 2019
After weeks of teasers that started with kissing cousins and ended with the news that Ari's former Victorious costar would be in the video, the full, entire thing is here for our viewing pleasure (with tons of outfit inspiration to go around, BTW).
—Lauren Rearick, Teen Vogue, 30 Nov. 2018
McConnell is pushing for this legislative change to remove a barrier inhibiting the versatile plant some call marijuana's kissing cousin.
—Beth Warren, The Courier-Journal, 1 May 2018
The organizers walked a razor's edge with scheduling, especially between the Flora and Fauna stages, which were kissing cousins a few hundred yards from each other.
—Andrew Dansby, Houston Chronicle, 26 Mar. 2018
Andrew Wendler, Car and Driver, 12 June 2023
There's kissing cousins and then there's this...
—Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 10 Mar. 2023
Morning glory is easy to grow from seeds in most soils and is a kissing cousin to field bindweed, one of the weed vines for later discussion.
—Howard Garrett, Dallas News, 9 Aug. 2021
The nut is technically a seed, a kissing cousin to the cashew, and oddly, the mango.
—Dallas News, 23 Mar. 2021
Rethink Overalls Get over your jumpsuit by flirting with its kissing cousin, the overall.
—Vogue, 28 Mar. 2019
After weeks of teasers that started with kissing cousins and ended with the news that Ari's former Victorious costar would be in the video, the full, entire thing is here for our viewing pleasure (with tons of outfit inspiration to go around, BTW).
—Lauren Rearick, Teen Vogue, 30 Nov. 2018
McConnell is pushing for this legislative change to remove a barrier inhibiting the versatile plant some call marijuana's kissing cousin.
—Beth Warren, The Courier-Journal, 1 May 2018
The organizers walked a razor's edge with scheduling, especially between the Flora and Fauna stages, which were kissing cousins a few hundred yards from each other.
—Andrew Dansby, Houston Chronicle, 26 Mar. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kissing cousin
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Therefore, the stewards disqualified both drivers, stripping them of their race results.—
Yara Elshebiny,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Top Democratic digital operatives who worked for the 2024 presidential campaign of then-Vice President Kamala Harris have been in high demand, with many Democrats anticipating close 2026 races in which digital strategies may be key.—
Matt Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2025
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Only Rob, the youngest of the Ford siblings, grew up relatively insulated from the family’s chaos, although his turn would come.—
Chris Jones,
The Atlantic,
14 Mar. 2025
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As both participant and observer, like its protagonist, the film contends with many shades of anguish, in a story about an extended Zambian family mourning the death of a man known to all as Uncle Fred, writes Tribune film critic Michael Phillips.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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The Cheesecake Factory’s (CAKE) stock is up more than 35% over the past year and its sales at stores open at least a year have fallen only once since the beginning of 2023.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN,
20 Mar. 2025
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Treasury yields have been falling as investors look for safer investments than corporate stocks, but those who scoop up bonds have to accept missing out on potential gains if markets rebound.—
J.J. McCorvey,
NBC News,
20 Mar. 2025
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The men’s tour is trying to ignite the senses beyond the majors by reshaping the game’s blood, sweat and tears as a touchpoint.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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Long-term exposure to benzene through inhalation, oral intake, and skin absorption may result in cancers such as leukemia and other blood disorders.—
Brie Stimson,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
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In expressing their disbelief, people have been known to run away screaming or even burst into tears while Blaine maintains his deadpan, stoic facade.—
Jenelle Riley,
Variety,
22 Mar. 2025
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This is a drink that people tend to love—elementally delicious, and yet with enough going on to keep the front of your brain occupied.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
22 Mar. 2025
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While the Pace-Sotheby’s deal, depending on the structure, could have immediate financial benefits for Pace, the case for Sotheby’s hinges on CEO Charles Stewart’s efforts since joining the house in 2019 to find new ways to grow its global brand power and make the business more profitable.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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The Hollywood premiere has been reduced to photographers and in—house crew only, according to a report in Variety.—
Marni Rose McFall,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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Webb had just been released from a drug rehab facility after completing treatment for addiction and was planning to attend his cousin’s wedding.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacramento Bee,
20 Mar. 2025
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So half a decade later, Carlos planned a trip back to Babington—supposedly with his cousins and their kids.—
Alexandra Macon,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2025
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For years the tribe has opposed the line as a risk to its water supply.—
Jack Dura,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2025
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Her journey from being the last waterbender of her tribe to becoming a master shows her determination and compassion, while her healing abilities and fierce protection of her friends balance her warrior spirit. 20.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Kissing cousin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kissing%20cousin. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
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