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also crackajacks
1
as in experts
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
a young prospect who's supposed to be a crackerjack on the baseball diamond
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2
as in beauties
something very good of its kind
the cheese maker's aged cheddar is a real crackerjack
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That stockpile, deep below the surface, is unlikely to have sustained much damage from strikes at ground level, according to the experts, especially given that the Israeli military struck tunnel entrances in the same manner during the Twelve-Day War last year.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026 -
With that in mind, the other major variable each year is seasonal conditions, and experts agree that 2023 was as perfect a season as nature can offer.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
31 May 2026
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But also so are the beauties and the possibilities of rising above it.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2026
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These low-maintenance beauties are drought-tolerant once established and are not bothered by deer.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 May 2026
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On the second floor, Square One restaurant masters the art of fine dining.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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These are the masters of television.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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Harriette Cole is a lifestylist and founder of DREAMLEAPERS, an initiative to help people access and activate their dreams.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
1 June 2026
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Samuel's mother, Nishae Samuel, previously described her son as cheerful and outgoing, with dreams of starting his own clothing line.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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He was investigated by the SS on the orders of Heinrich Himmler but convinced his investigators, all adepts of Deutsche Physik, that he was engaged in worthwhile teaching and research.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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Delicious warm or chilled, brandied peaches make an elegant presentation served alongside vanilla ice cream or a simple vanilla cake like Lewis’ Busy Day Cake, still warm from the oven.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2026
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The system also recommends fruits and vegetables like broccoli, peppers, raspberries and peaches.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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Five security scholars interviewed by Reuters agreed the infrastructure broadly could support China’s nuclear program, as well as other military purposes.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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Our scholars in Park Heights deserve a true athletic experience.—
Madeline Burke,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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Other guitar virtuosos might crave at least a little downtime between concluding a Las Vegas concert residency with one band and launching a national tour with another band, not but Joe Satriani.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Suffused with dread and bathed in reverb, the record captures two virtuosos at their most vulnerable.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Crackerjacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crackerjacks. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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