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Adjective
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Teller, was a strong proponent of above ground nuclear testing to keep up with the Soviet Union, a goal that for him outweighed any potential risks to human health.—
Carol Sutton Lewis,
Scientific American,
18 June 2025 -
Key Takeaways Matcha is a green tea that is finely ground into a powder and mixed with hot water.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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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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The two sections of the building are constructed of a spruce framework clad in smooth oak panels, while the central gate is made from traditional 6-inch pine logs.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 June 2025
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Ultimately, the app's cross-platform availability, nifty AI tools, and smooth sharing features earn it our Editors' Choice award for photo editing.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
25 June 2025
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The refined indoor-outdoor Makoko is open in the morning for leisurely breakfasts, then reopens for dinners showcasing creative and contemporary Costa Rican fare.—
Elizabeth Brownfield,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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The lack of a universal fashion message was offset by the versatility of the styling options offered that embraced different heritage menswear references — from soft and lightweight iterations of traditional suiting to refined workwear tropes and a good chunk of preppy inflections.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
20 June 2025
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“Close-grained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/close-grained. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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