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Recent Examples of approximation
Doing some combination of those ingredients will get you a nice approximation, but also don't sweat it.
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Emily Elias, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Mar. 2026
Over time, those sequences result in approximation errors that are compounded by the proliferation of patterns that may be statisticallyanalyzed but elude prediction.
—Patrick R. Crowley, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
Holder had to devise a close approximation, balancing authenticity of color and style with the functionality needed today.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
There’s a lovely little formula called the small-angle approximation that relates the two.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 20 Feb. 2026
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Emily Elias, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Mar. 2026
Over time, those sequences result in approximation errors that are compounded by the proliferation of patterns that may be statisticallyanalyzed but elude prediction.
—Patrick R. Crowley, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
Holder had to devise a close approximation, balancing authenticity of color and style with the functionality needed today.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
There’s a lovely little formula called the small-angle approximation that relates the two.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approximation
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The TikTok-famous date treats have even made their way into grocery store aisles, as CPG brands like Date Better Snacks create versions of the popular confection in a variety of flavors from Almond Java Crunch to Royal Cinnamon Baklava.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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The state Senate passed a bill Friday regulating copycat versions of popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Lucia Kendall Has made quite the impression since making her debut in October, from scoring her first goal in the 2-0 against Ghana in December to holding her own in the No 10 position against Spain’s midfield in midweek.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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May Mailman, who last year coördinated the White House’s higher-education policy as a deputy for Stephen Miller, told me that McMahon made a different impression from other, more fervent Administration figures.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Not through reincarnation, but education.—
Megan Molteni,
STAT,
7 Apr. 2026
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This year, Antone’s and Waterloo Greenway will bring national blues talent back to Moody Amphitheater for the fourth year since the fest’s reincarnation.—
Mars Salazar,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Approximation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approximation. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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