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Recent Examples of bead
Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 11 June 2026
Whether worn long and dramatic, styled into an updo, or accessorized with beads and cuffs, Senegalese twists offer plenty of room for personalization while still keeping daily styling to a minimum.
—Sunnah Rasheed, InStyle, 11 June 2026
Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026
If your goal is a fuller plant, Kemery advises that cuttings can be replanted back into the original pot, or the vines can be rooted right in place using the bead-like tubers.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 6 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The collectible bands feature customizable beads inspired by the World Cup and are available on a first come, first served basis at participating locations.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 11 June 2026
Whether worn long and dramatic, styled into an updo, or accessorized with beads and cuffs, Senegalese twists offer plenty of room for personalization while still keeping daily styling to a minimum.
—Sunnah Rasheed, InStyle, 11 June 2026
Verb
Inspired by her graphic use of embellishment and appliqués, Smith began beading, swapping his signature painterly fabric daubs with vintage glass bead embroidery.
—Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026
If your goal is a fuller plant, Kemery advises that cuttings can be replanted back into the original pot, or the vines can be rooted right in place using the bead-like tubers.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bead
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Throughout the week, nightstands tend to collect books, cups, charging cords, and the occasional water ring and glob of lotion residue, too.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
16 June 2026
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Instead of being rolled, the enchiladas are stacked with slivers of tortilla, then topped with the familiar glob of cheese.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 June 2026
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The discovery and export of hydrocarbons in the 20th century transformed relatively small maritime trading and pearling societies into high-income states integrated into global energy markets.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
28 Mar. 2026
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In the summer of 2024, while visiting my grandmother in China, my husband gave me a pearl ring and asked if we could be pearled.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
25 Feb. 2026
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The most seductive is a spectacular piece called the Untamed, which physically embodies the jeweler’s sensibilities in an 18-karat-white-gold strand of ivy with diamond leaves interspersed with tiny rock-crystal dew droplets.—
Jill Newman,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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Unlike conventional pumps, which rely on mechanical components to physically push fluid through a system, the LIMA pump uses electromagnetic forces acting on a droplet of liquid metal to create motion.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 June 2026
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The cold air is the same, and the snow pellets my cap, sifts under my collar.—
Jonny Diamond,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2025
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The technique has produced delicious, consistent results from campsites in Big Sur, California, and Baja, Mexico—and in everything from frying oil to pellet grills to standard home ovens.—
Wes Siler,
Outside Online,
25 Nov. 2024
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For shoppers comparing options, the cheaper menu items at the same studios include standard IV drips and Restore’s $79 NAD+ bundle.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
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Session length depends on the dose and the clinic’s protocol, which is why drips can take anywhere from a single hour to most of an afternoon.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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Daxon Rudolph’s offensive upside Carels, Reid, Šmits and Verhoeff are generally viewed as the top-four defensemen in the class, but some scouts lump Daxon Rudolph into the same tier.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
19 June 2026
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We’re often lumped under the umbrella of the Asian American and Pacific Islander community.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
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Mix one drop of castile soap with 16 ounces of warm water in a spray bottle.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
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Retailers face challenges from SNAP cuts and consumer fatigue, needing to demonstrate value as price drops will be delayed for months.—
Phil Lempert,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The night culminated with a countdown as a glowing geodesic sphere 12 feet in diameter and weighing almost six tons descended from its lofty perch atop One Times Square.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 Jan. 2023
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But with those four, Grande was able to establish her credibility in the fragrance sphere early in her music career.—
Emily Jensen,
Harper's BAZAAR,
16 Nov. 2022
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“Bead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bead. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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