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Recent Examples of nib
The applicator was a flexible plastic nib rather than a cushioned tip, which allowed for precise application but sometimes went on a bit unevenly.
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The Glamour Editors, Glamour, 21 July 2025
That curl makes the nib of a fountain pen dry and scratchy.
—Benjamin Hale
june 23, Literary Hub, 23 June 2025
Almond Sable Cookies with Cacao Nibs This vegan version of a rich, delicate, crumbly sable, the classic French cookie named for its tender texture, uses only a handful of ingredients, including coconut oil, almond meal, sugar, flour and cacao nibs.
—Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2025
Older readers of this article may have learned to write in such a way (guilty yer honor) – dipping the nib of a pen into an inkwell, and scratching out the words, hoping to have sufficient ink to complete a word, without picking up too much ink and smudging your masterpiece.
—Mike Hanlon, New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2025
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The Glamour Editors, Glamour, 21 July 2025
That curl makes the nib of a fountain pen dry and scratchy.
—Benjamin Hale
june 23, Literary Hub, 23 June 2025
Almond Sable Cookies with Cacao Nibs This vegan version of a rich, delicate, crumbly sable, the classic French cookie named for its tender texture, uses only a handful of ingredients, including coconut oil, almond meal, sugar, flour and cacao nibs.
—Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2025
Older readers of this article may have learned to write in such a way (guilty yer honor) – dipping the nib of a pen into an inkwell, and scratching out the words, hoping to have sufficient ink to complete a word, without picking up too much ink and smudging your masterpiece.
—Mike Hanlon, New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nib
Noun
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In an intimate atmosphere, seated at long, communal tables, nestled tightly with industry professionals, guests were treated to a dinner that was melt-in-your-mouth good.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Essence,
8 Oct. 2025
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Transform toilet paper rolls into this monster mobile from Happy Hooligans by painting or coloring the tubes and adding on googly eyes, squiggly pipe-cleaner arms, and toothy construction-paper mouths.—
Ellen Sturm Niz,
Parents,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There will be speakers on plant identification, plant and garden accessories for sale, pruning, propagation and plant care tips.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Fineas Tatar, productivity expert and cofounder of the remote assistance services firm, Viva gave Fortune some tips.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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Frigate birds began to glide past us, their spearlike beaks and thin, angular wings giving them the prehistoric appearance of pterodactyls.—
Simon Willis,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
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But the comedy is absolutely something that wets my beak, I'm drawn to it.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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But if nothing else, this new environment should give Okoro breathing room to find his footing on the other end.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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As our colleagues at Bleacher Report wrote, ticket prices for the Los Angeles Lakers surged as speculation grew that James might actually be announcing the end of his playing career.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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Here, Lloyd clamps a muzzle — part fetish club, part Bane — over Lucky’s mouth while Pozzo pushes him in a wheelchair (the actor, Michael Patrick Thornton, uses a chair).—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
29 Sep. 2025
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Something many people forget is that light recoil is as great an asset for a cartridge to have as high velocity, heavy bullets, and staggering amounts of muzzle energy.—
Jack O'Connor,
Outdoor Life,
24 Sep. 2025
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The drama reached its apex when Britney Haynes shockingly solved the maze in three minutes and thirty seconds and then chose Danielle Reyes to go next, even though Taylor Hale was volunteering.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Oct. 2025
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With the Seahawks getting a legitimate test for the first time in weeks, the Rams have the chance to establish themselves as the apex predator of the NFC West.—
J.J. Bailey,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Before, actors would in be suits and the actor would wear a giant mask so the Predator's mandibles and jaws were controlled by filmmakers.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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Brawnier females with powerful mandibles act as bodyguards, protecting the colony from intruders.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
22 July 2025
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Center John Michael Schmitz was playing well before leaving early in the second half with a concussion after Eagles linebacker Jihaad Campbell’s elbow got through his face mask and hit him in the bridge of the nose.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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Wilson, 29, was sitting on the ground, petting the two pups, when suddenly the Boerboel lunged and latched onto her nose.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Nib.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nib. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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