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Adjective
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Knowing Winston, that just as easily could have been a hilarious mistake made by one of the more entertaining personalities in football.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2025 -
Springwood Caning Sideboard Those who love entertaining should check out this sideboard.—
Shea Simmons,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Among the speakers were several coaches, including Evan Chalmers, who provided a variety of amusing quips and tales about his Laguna Beach High classmate and multiple-sports teammate.—
Richard Dunn,
Orange County Register,
6 Feb. 2025
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In another amusing shot, Tallulah wears a tank top emblazoned with a photo of her father's face in his younger days.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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For a soothing, restorative dinner post-cocktails, try MaMou.—
Jenny Adams,
AFAR Media,
11 Feb. 2025
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Digestive Conditions Ginger is widely known for its soothing effects on the stomach.—
Lauren O'Connor, MS,
Health,
10 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Meanwhile, the Baltimore around him doesn’t feel that hospitable anymore anyway.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
30 Jan. 2025
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The weather will be more hospitable than last week’s game against the Houston Texans.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
26 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Available in both a cheerful yellow daffodil and a muted pastel lavender, this handbag can add a vibrant statement to your outfit or a subtle pop of color.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
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Plant was putting them through a cheerful endurance test, but the filmmakers were used to the hunt.—
Steve Appleford,
SPIN,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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And there is no room to get comfortable with St. John’s waiting next.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
16 Feb. 2025
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By offering popular menu items and creating an inviting atmosphere, the community aims to reenergize the area and create a vibrant environment where people feel comfortable and engaged.—
Melody Winston,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The twists and tussles multiply from here on out, with the amiable, Petula Clark-loving Mady forced to undergo an action-hero transformation overnight.—
Beatrice Loayza,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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That shortlist provided constant fodder for conversation, and threatened to overwhelm the typical amiable pre-screening chatter about the actual program of films.—
Taylor Antrim,
Vogue,
3 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Filmed in the New Forest, the largest remaining unenclosed common land in England, where the entanglement of non-human and human activity hides a joyous spell.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
10 Feb. 2025
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Based on Terry McMillan’s celebrated novel, this joyous film brought the stories of four Black women — who are smart, complex, and unapologetically themselves — to the forefront with an unbeatable duo at its core: Angela Bassett and Whitney Houston.—
Janey Tracey,
EW.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Recreative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recreative. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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