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Noun
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Using fabric adds movement, liveliness, and drama to a room in a more advanced way than paint can.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Jan. 2026 -
Some of these treats date as far back as the 1700s, while others were developed during the penny-pinching of the Great Depression or the liveliness of the 1950s.—
Mack Swenson,
Southern Living,
4 Dec. 2025
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Residency decisions are increasingly informed by assessments of neutrality, institutional robustness and rule-of-law strength.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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Sprout’s hardware reflects deliberate trade-offs prioritizing safety and robustness.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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Somehow, though, none of this really detracts from the minute-to-minute joys of a series so distinct in its characterizations, forward-looking in its plotting, and willing to prioritize vivacity and gratification.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
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But the variety and vivacity of these dozen tracks, all created on an old-school hardware setup, are proof that Cahl Sel doesn’t lack for ideas of his own.—
Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
9 Dec. 2025
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However, because the 2028 Summer Olympics activities are being planned near the beach, the awards were moved to Hollywood's Palladium for the first time in 32 years.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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Boston City Hall helped kick off Lunar New Year celebrations Sunday with dragon and lion dances, music and more, a celebration the city will continue with a number of events and activities to ring in the Year of the Horse over the coming weeks.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2026
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As for market exuberance, Silverblatt emphasized the need for investors to be cautious and well-informed.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Showcasing such moments — the unscripted exuberance and unbridled joy — is a big reason why the kiss-and-cry exists.—
Dave Skretta,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Even better, this slaw can hang out in the fridge for a couple of days without losing its vibrancy or crunch, making for easy, effortless lunches.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
20 Feb. 2026
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There’s no doubt that fresh flowers bring vibrancy and life into our homes during these blustery, winter months.—
Heather Zidack,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2026
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Despite the heavy nature of the film, there’s an odd streak of peppiness to some of its proceedings.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Animateness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/animateness. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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