Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for copyedits
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From the outside, the entry is lined with greenery and reads more like a private residence than a traditional boutique hotel, lending the space a softer, house-like aesthetic from the start.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026 -
His daughter reads until her early bedtime.—
Cheryl Hall,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Feb. 2026
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The screenshot edits, the reaction memes, the TikTok duets — this moment was practically engineered for social media virality.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
23 Feb. 2026
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The network does not air the BAFTAs live, but edits and condenses the three-hour show into a two-hour program to be broadcast later.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Feb. 2026
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In another, Kelly’s character polishes the massive rock on a seat cushion, then lies back to admire it.—
Rachel Garrahan,
Vogue,
22 Jan. 2026
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Designed in tandem with the brand’s existing DIY gel system, Olive & June’s Builder Gel polishes (retailing for $12 each) are thicker in texture than traditional gel polish, creating a strong, supportive barrier to help grow your natural nails.—
Jacqueline Kilikita,
Refinery29,
22 Jan. 2026
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The rule also revises the way lead amounts are measured, which could significantly expand the number of communities found violating the rules.—
Michael Phillis,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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Don’t be astonished if Honeywell upwardly revises its earnings forecasts later in the year.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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