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Recent Examples of domino
The next domino might be Alabama, where Governor Kay Ivey has called a special legislative session to redraw the state's maps less than three weeks before its primaries.
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Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
That’s the first domino to fall.
—Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 1 May 2026
The latest domino to fall is Spirit Airlines, which is on the brink of collapse with no good options to avert it.
—Elaine Parker, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
The biggest domino to fall in the art world, so far, has been Art Dubai, the region’s premier fair prior to the launch of Art Basel Qatar and Frieze Abu Dhabi.
—Bella Bromberg, ARTnews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
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Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
That’s the first domino to fall.
—Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 1 May 2026
The latest domino to fall is Spirit Airlines, which is on the brink of collapse with no good options to avert it.
—Elaine Parker, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
The biggest domino to fall in the art world, so far, has been Art Dubai, the region’s premier fair prior to the launch of Art Basel Qatar and Frieze Abu Dhabi.
—Bella Bromberg, ARTnews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for domino
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But there are so many other travel accessories that can make a flight feel more restful or indulgent, including a silk sleep mask, a comfortable neck pillow, or a phone stand.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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Of the 40,000 shoppers who have bought the mask in the last month, tons of reviewers rave about the firm, supple results the mask provides.—
Essence Wiley,
InStyle,
6 June 2026
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The resident Manta Trust team has catalogued 150 individual rays and uses the world's first underwater contactless ultrasound scanner to check on pregnant mantas, while the Olive Ridley Project leads turtle research across Laamu Atoll.—
Jonny Bierman,
Time,
12 Mar. 2026
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Watching a documentary about mantas, reef sharks, or this area is one thing.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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The effect will be much more natural than after a color appointment, as these masks add a veil of color, rather than transforming it as dye does.—
Giulia Lenzi,
Vogue,
8 June 2026
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Harriet's gorgeous gown drew comparison to Princess Kate's own bridal style, as both women opted for lace bodices and long, flowing veils for their royal weddings.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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The connection to nature at Vista Celestial is truly profound, with wildlife waiting for you at the door—I'm not kidding, at one point, a capuchin monkey walked onto our patio to say hello.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
8 June 2026
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Marmosets and capuchins were also frequently advertised.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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So too does the perspective from inside Duncan’s helmet, a look pulled off practically by placing a visor in front of a Ronin 4D camera.—
Daron James,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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The spacesuit's helmet and visor include advanced coatings to enhance the astronaut's view, in addition to custom gloves.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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The palatine tonsils are the ones seen at the back of the throat.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 May 2026
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During the Thirty Years’ War, military enterprisers included such figures as Ernst von Mansfeld, who raised an army for the elector palatine, and Albrecht von Wallenstein, who offered his services to Ferdinand II, the Holy Roman emperor.—
Allison Stanger,
Foreign Affairs,
16 June 2015
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The military used beeswax to waterproof canvas tents and rucksacks, use in sunscreen and camouflage, and wax and coat planes to reduce drag and save money on fuel.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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The 28-year-old American actor was out and about in Los Angeles sporting the athletic brand’s classic sneaker style with camouflage cargo shorts and a red top layered over a white long sleeve.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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For her label Anissa Aida, designer Anissa Meddeb, who lives in the capital, makes gossamer silk blouses evoking the striped motif of handwoven fouta towels and voluminous coats inspired by the burnoose cloaks worn by Berbers.—
Sarah Khan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2020
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On a rainy day men wore winter-weight burnooses with the large hoods drawn up—enigmatic Jedi-like figures in the medina's alleyways.—
Klara Glowczewska,
Town & Country,
30 Mar. 2015
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“Domino.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/domino. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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