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Adjective
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Season generously with freshly ground black pepper.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
7 July 2025 -
In a bowl, combine brown sugar, crushed red pepper flakes, and freshly ground black pepper.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 July 2025
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Plus, whisked eggs and lemon juice, tempered with a little hot broth to prevent scrambling, add ultra-velvety texture to the soup without using any cream.—
Kate Merker,
Good Housekeeping,
6 Jan. 2021
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Made of microfleece yarns, the warm blanket feels soft and velvety, according to reviews.—
Isabel Garcia,
Peoplemag,
17 Nov. 2022
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For detangling, expect the spray to work through knots so all that’s left are smooth strands that are much easier to style.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
8 July 2025
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One reviewer praised the smooth wheels and durable hardside shell that didn’t get marked up during their travels.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Quince Italian Leather and Raffia Crossbody Quince is known for its refined takes on the classics, and this raffia crossbody is no exception.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
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Unlike a tufted headboard, this one evokes a more refined, industrial feel with vintage appeal.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
14 July 2025
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“Close-grained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/close-grained. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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