as in now
keenly aware of and responsive to the latest developments especially in fashion and entertainment
of the rappers on the scene, he was definitely the most def
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Adjective
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That green room is where his agent, Rich Paul, introduced him to his now coach with the LA Clippers, Ty Lue.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
30 Mar. 2026 -
Lawmakers failed to reach an agreement yesterday to end the now weeks-long Department of Homeland Security shutdown.—
Josephine Rozzelle,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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What space the library does have is overwhelmingly downtown.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Feb. 2026
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The ninth annual Black Joy Parade drew thousands of people downtown for an afternoon of good vibes, great food and blaring beats on two stages.—
Warren Pederson,
San Francisco Chronicle,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Best Restaurants Apt 4B Home to an extensive vinyl collection, Apt 4B is an eclectic and hip Caribbean-style restaurant with an inventive menu and a lively bar.—
Ellie Nan Storck,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
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To perform a lunge safely, start in a stable, hip-width split stance, Hribick advised.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Quilted jackets are stylish, both lightweight and insulated, easy to layer, and conveniently packable, too.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Apr. 2026
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This two-piece strikes the right balance between casual and stylish.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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