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Noun
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The dress included thin halter straps and a plunging, sweetheart neckline, with sheer fabric at the waist and skirt augmented by floral embroidery.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025 -
Ugg Classic Short Crescent Fashion Boot Between a soft upper, a subtle yet detailed embroidery design, and interior wool lining, these Ugg boots are downright cozy.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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There are classic dresses embroidered with bright raffia flowers.—
Nathan Heller,
Vogue,
14 Oct. 2025
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One of the shots shared by the singer included a close-up of her lace halter neck gown, which features a heart embroidered with the pair's initials.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The road that ribbons through the foothills rises and twists like the tail of a cat.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
31 Aug. 2025
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Here’s a peek at the new flavors and some of the ingredients that inspired them: Lemon curd & whey This light and citrusy flavor uses whey as a substitute for lemon juice to make lemon curd that ribbons throughout the ice cream base.—
oregonlive,
oregonlive,
24 May 2023
Verb
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The Free Press, which Paramount bought for about $150 million, paints itself as a voice of the center but draws its energy from the bitter US culture wars.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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In the book, she's portrayed as someone suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and on anxiety medication, both of which are used to discredit her and paint her as unwell.—
Rebecca Aizin,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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The genius of the film’s explosive third act — a giddy masterclass in tension and release — is rooted in how Laxe uses it to braid those disparate energies together, as Luis begins to embrace his detachment from the world at the same time as his new friends become eager to rejoin it.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
10 Oct. 2025
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For the event celebrating the release of her brother's movie, Lux opted for a black gown with a halter neckline, braided details and cutouts around the waist.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Astrochemistry could also benefit from the idea that diamonds in meteorites and rocks may form through cosmic particle irradiation, rather than solely through heat and pressure.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Sep. 2025
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Now that Off the Wall has been elevated to diamond status, Jackson claims three such winners.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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It’s woven with a 100-percent wool material with durable seamed edges and fringe on each end.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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Studded and fringed suede jackets at Etro and oversize leather bombers at Versace.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Suddenly an entire generation wanted to lace up ice skates, fueling a new wave of talent that began passing through the Hornets’ program.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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Nestled on over three acres laced with mature maple trees, near the private Sedgewood Club offering lake, golf, and tennis access, the Colonial structure’s white wood-sided facade is accented with rows of black-shuttered windows.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Appliqué.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appliqu%C3%A9. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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