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Recent Examples of dominoes
Noah began building with dominoes in 2022 after watching popular YouTubers construct elaborate, large-scale domino structures and set-ups and knock them down in showstopping chain reactions.
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Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 15 Dec. 2025
Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 15 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dominoes
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There were no gloves, no masks in sight –– nothing to separate workers skin from corrosive substances or their lungs from the fumes.—
Ayushi Shah,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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When inside, Hattuta said everyone wears masks and keeps a safe distance from each other.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Bridal headwear is becoming bolder and more statement-making, with rising searches for fascinators, Juliet cap veils, and custom wedding hats signaling that cool-girl alternatives to the traditional veil are gaining momentum.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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By peering through thick veils of gas and dust, radio astronomers have been able to watch young binary stars orbit around one another in the heart of star-forming clouds — and, in the process, have revealed the stars' masses.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Think cozy crewneck sweatshirts, classic sweater vests, and chic hats and visors, all designed with subtle nods to golf culture and Duke’s signature humor.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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Later, the astronauts flipped their visors down as their suits went through a pressure check to verify that there were no leaks.—
Charlie Gile,
NBC news,
1 Apr. 2026
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Using four Whitney Houston pop culture moments as a reference point, the team reimagined four new costumes for Ellie to wear during the half-time show.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
9 May 2026
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Barranquilla, Colombia — Surrounded by rows of costumes, reggaeton superstar J Balvin fuels up in his dressing room as thousands of people in the coastal Colombian city of Barranquilla wait outside for his raucous five-hour live performance to begin.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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From custom percussion rigs and tuned bells to waterphones, gongs, and even a 1920s trumpet from his father, Copeland has turned the space into a living laboratory of sound.—
Brit McCandless Farmer,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2026
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It’s specifically designed for Alabama rigs and does a great job of keeping your soft plastic inline, preventing it from slipping down the hook, which can cause the rig to underperform.—
Derek Horner,
Outdoor Life,
16 Apr. 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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The mantas are still spotted in May and October, but in fewer numbers.—
Taylor McIntyre,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
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At the funeral for Pope Francis in April, Jill Biden, Queen Letizia of Spain, Princess Charlene of Monaco and Queen Rania of Jordan were among the high-profile royals and global dignitaries who wore mantillas with their mourning attire.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Not all heroes wear capes, but Geoff Cathcart has many to choose from.—
Samantha Stokes,
Essence,
6 May 2026
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Not all superheroes wear capes, but every hero is only as good as their sidekick (at least the ones that have one).—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
6 May 2026
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“Dominoes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dominoes. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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