as in static
not moving
The deer stood there absolutely motionless, listening attentively.
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Adjective
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Plants, lamps, carpeting, books, and furniture made of paper in many forms inhabit all planes of the space, but the artwork goes beyond mere trompe l’oeil illusions to suggest a third approach, a space between strict duplication of real life and static acknowledgement of the artifice at play.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
14 Mar. 2025 -
However, the picture changed when the Belgium international made an arcing run behind United’s static back three.—
Jordan Campbell,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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One of our favorite ways to incorporate fruit in a margarita is by using frozen peaches and blending it all into a frozen margarita.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2025
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The findings resulted in what was effectively a frozen Rosetta stone, allowing scientists to understand in detail the climate over the past 100,000 years and beyond.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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His fascination with the still image, and with the way digital technology mediates desire, can translate into garments of surreal potency, contrived to go viral.—
Rebecca Mead,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
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Videos are the trickiest to spot, with people being 36% less likely to spot a deepfake when compared to a still image.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Men of various ages and sizes were stretched out on the wooden bunks or settling in.—
Graydon Carter,
The Atlantic,
14 Mar. 2025
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This traditional guesthouse, built in the hanok style with curved roofs and wooden architecture, offers a glimpse into Korea’s rich cultural past.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The daring look was paired with blank pumps and was worn with her hair tightly slicked back.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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Glickman said carriers have tools to manage short-term overcapacity as needed, including slow steaming, blank sailings or putting vessels on idle.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Motionless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motionless. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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