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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The now 22-year-old, who grew up in Westfield, New Jersey, shared a now-viral clip from the first episode of her cooking show Cooking with Ley Ley Shea on her TikTok.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026 -
All of the world’s greatest golfers combined are boring compared to Tiger and his now Elvis-like descent.—
Mac Engel
April 9,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 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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Walkable neighborhoods like Georgetown and Dupont Circle, hiking and picnicking at Rock Creek Park, and a shockingly hip nightlife and food scene are just some of the surprises the town has up its sleeve.—
Anne Olivia Bauso,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2026
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Stand with your feet hip-width apart, with the kettlebell between your feet.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Shot with cold control in black and white by cinematographer Kyle Deitz, Wiseman’s feature debut is a stylish thriller that launched at regional festivals in 2024; what must have seemed near-future about it then seems almost too present-day in 2026.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
24 Apr. 2026
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Every summer, stylish crowds congregate along France’s southeastern shores, seduced by the glamorous promise of the French Riviera, spending their days sipping overpriced cocktails at the high-end resorts that line its sandy beaches as if plucked straight from a Slim Aarons photo.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Def.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/def. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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