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Adjective
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Springwood Caning Sideboard Those who love entertaining should check out this sideboard.—
Shea Simmons,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Feb. 2025 -
These reports can at times be as entertaining as the plays themselves.—
Thomas Chatterton Williams,
The Atlantic,
6 Feb. 2025
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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
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Much research has gone into this field, with the AKC suggesting that classical, reggae, and soft rock music appear to be the most soothing for dogs.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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There are few things more soothing than popping a gummy and lying down for a 90-minute massage.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
The Denver Post,
31 Jan. 2025
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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
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The news for the Red Sox is not nearly as cheerful, however, Despite the acquisitions of starting pitchers Garrett Crochet and Walker Buehler, Boston will finish dead last in the AL East, winning only 78 games (77.6 is the exact projection).—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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Since the days of Hillary, Sherpas have been renowned not only for their stamina at high altitudes and capacity for hard work, but also their cheerful friendliness and simple grace.—
John Meyer,
The Denver Post,
2 Feb. 2025
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Lift to a point that feels comfortable on the back.—
Cory Martin,
Verywell Health,
3 Feb. 2025
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Home Electrification Fair Learn how to make your home healthier and more comfortable, while saving money and polluting less at the Home Electrification Fair.—
Encinitas Advocate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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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
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With his amiable persona and undeniable swag, LL also hosted the Grammys five years in row, from 2012 to 2016.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
2 Feb. 2025
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Both were Oscar-nominated, alongside Anthony McCarten for his joyous screenplay.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
1 Feb. 2025
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There was a different joyous homecoming on the other side of the divide.—
Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports,
arkansasonline.com,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Recreative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recreative. Accessed 12 Feb. 2025.
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