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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
Noun
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Supporters of the No Kings Act argued that because SB 5 only applied to some officials, it would likely be struck down by federal courts — as was a California bill that sought to prevent immigration agents from wearing masks.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
4 June 2026
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Clean Air Club provides HEPA air purifiers, and Save the Night Chicago delivers high-quality masks.—
Mikayla Price,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Unlike the vivid green curtains commonly associated with the northern lights, these auroras appeared as soft crimson veils spread across the night sky.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
26 May 2026
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Indeed, Salome’s lascivious dance of the seven veils was once more shocking for audiences than her execution.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Shnaider’s parents were concerned that the fair-haired daughter would get sunburned on the courts, but caps and visors reportedly obstructed her view.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
4 June 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
Noun
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If someone with less skill was attempting a similar thing, the pieces might feel like costumes.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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This planet has a wide variety of aliens that come to life with a variety of prosthetics, makeup, props and costumes.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
5 June 2026
Noun
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For the anglers, the concession will offer hooks, weights and rigs, and bait.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
26 May 2026
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Inside, a few dozen crew members move through the rooms with practiced efficiency, managing cameras and lighting rigs.—
Maneet Ahuja,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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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, and some of them don’t wear suits at all while saving the day.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
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Stone swapped out her gowns and XXL capes in favor of an office siren style moment.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
21 May 2026
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“Dominoes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dominoes. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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