becket

Definition of becketnext

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Noun
  • Its arrival is announced by close-ups of barnacles, of rusty edges on ancient metal, of curious plant growth and moldy, tangled coils of black rope, as if its return was just part of a broader natural order.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 19 June 2026
  • Lightweight natural braids for hot weather For those who want their curls and coils up and out of the way this summer, consider natural mini braids or twists without extensions (also known as boneless braids).
    Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 18 June 2026
Noun
  • Kim lets out a sob and a hank of Natalie’s hair clings to her tears.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 10 Dec. 2025
  • There was no one else on the strand, the surf a sickly yellow foam bubbling between the matted black hanks of seaweed heaped on the beach.
    Matthew Gavin Frank, Harper's Magazine, 21 Apr. 2022
Noun
  • But that doesn’t mean that artificially sugared sodas, retail consumption, or social media are depraved, worthless activities akin to the cardinal sin of sloth or the tragic spiral of heroin addiction.
    Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 16 June 2026
  • War in Lebanon could threaten the deal The potential obstacle to the agreement is Lebanon, where any spiral in the conflict has the potential to drag in Iran.
    Lee Keath, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
Noun
  • Today, lightning rods can be found on top of skyscrapers around the world, including the iconic spire topping One Liberty Place in Center City.
    Brandon Goldner, CBS News, 17 June 2026
  • Bells rang out over the spire-like rock formations that top Montserrat and the valley below as Leo arrived in a golf cart.
    Joseph Wilson, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Noun
  • The twisting barrel easily clamps to hair (without pulling) and gives you long-lasting curls for up to two days.
    Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 25 June 2026
  • As for beauty, Madonna wore her golden doll-like curls down with a middle part and hair clips.
    Christina Perrier, InStyle, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • Despite fluids’ chaotic math, near-identical whorls and gyres tend to emerge at almost every scale.
    Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 11 June 2026
  • Blue, purple, or white whorls of flowers rise above the strappy foliage in summer.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
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“Becket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/becket. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.

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