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Recent Examples of wisp
Both of those luminaries appear on Akoma, along with a wisp of Björk’s voice salvaged from an unrealized collaboration.
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Pitchfork, 5 Dec. 2024
Throughout this image, filaments and wisps of different hues represent reflected starlight from still-forming protostars within the cloud.
—Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 2 Dec. 2024
The wisp who floats around aimlessly and sometimes drops into a faux English accent when trying to impress people is my mom.
—Remy Blumenfeld, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Nov. 2024
Prep the eyes with the eye patches recommended above to enhance the brightening effect and keep things set throughout the day by tapping on the lightest wisp of moisturizer from your ring finger.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Pitchfork, 5 Dec. 2024
Throughout this image, filaments and wisps of different hues represent reflected starlight from still-forming protostars within the cloud.
—Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 2 Dec. 2024
The wisp who floats around aimlessly and sometimes drops into a faux English accent when trying to impress people is my mom.
—Remy Blumenfeld, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Nov. 2024
Prep the eyes with the eye patches recommended above to enhance the brightening effect and keep things set throughout the day by tapping on the lightest wisp of moisturizer from your ring finger.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wisp
Noun
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After McGregor destroyed Jose Aldo in 13 seconds to win the title and then moved up to lightweight, Aldo beat Frankie Edgar for the interim championship seven months later.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Many users found the machine-washable blanket lightweight yet warm.Toni Sutton, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Noun
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For example, Katie is a diminutive of Katherine and Lisa is a diminutive of Elizabeth.Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2025
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Meaning: Miley is often considered a diminutive of the name Miles, but can also refer to singer Miley Cyrus.Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2025
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What cinches this daring perspective is actor Andrew Scott’s phenomenal characterization as a weakling who grapples with gradual self-awareness.Armond White, National Review, 29 Dec. 2023
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But in a call with Mr. Licht after the meeting, Mr. Zaslav belittled Mr. Zucker as a weakling who had tears in his eyes, several people with knowledge of the conversation said.Benjamin Mullin, New York Times, 15 Nov. 2023
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“Wisp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wisp. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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