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Recent Examples of cherub
On Wednesday, Church authorities ordered the face covered and replaced, and crowds of photographers and curious onlookers gathered to watch the new work, which had become for the moment a faceless cherub.
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Camilla Alcini, ABC News, 7 Feb. 2026
The face of Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni that was painted on a cherub in a church in Rome has been removed following outrage and an investigation by the country’s cultural ministry.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
The Meloni-like cherub is shown in a deferential pose toward the king.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 3 Feb. 2026
The president also installed a Walk of Fame featuring portraits of past presidents along the Colonnade, massive flagpoles on the north and south lawns and substantially overhauled the Oval Office through the addition of golden flourishes, cherubs and other, flashy items.
—Will Weissert, Fortune, 23 Nov. 2025
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Camilla Alcini, ABC News, 7 Feb. 2026
The face of Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni that was painted on a cherub in a church in Rome has been removed following outrage and an investigation by the country’s cultural ministry.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
The Meloni-like cherub is shown in a deferential pose toward the king.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 3 Feb. 2026
The president also installed a Walk of Fame featuring portraits of past presidents along the Colonnade, massive flagpoles on the north and south lawns and substantially overhauled the Oval Office through the addition of golden flourishes, cherubs and other, flashy items.
—Will Weissert, Fortune, 23 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cherub
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Wyle bristles at the idea that Robby must remain a saint, or that this is out of step with who Robby was from the start.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
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Leo’s Augustinian religious order was founded in Italy in the 13th century, inspired by the saint.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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At the time, her storyline included opening up to then-lead Farmer Chris about being a virgin.—
Sarah Hearon,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Apr. 2026
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Additionally, Smart Linen is just 10 to 20 percent more expensive compared to virgin fibers when the price of virgin is at a low level.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But Glatt could at least gain a moment of joy on a warm Saturday afternoon in Arcadia when his 3-year-old colt, the heretofore ironically named So Happy, pulled off an upset victory in the Grade 1 $500,000 Santa Anita Derby.—
Jay Posner,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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The 3-year-old colt, who is owned by Wathnan Racing, established himself as the top Derby hopeful on the East Coast, but not by much.—
Clark Spencer,
Miami Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Cherub.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cherub. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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