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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dwell (on)
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Once the news of her pending nuptials to ex-professional snowboarder Shaun White hit, inquiring minds were quick to ponder what her bridal beauty prep and wedding makeup looks might entail.—
Jessica Ourisman,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025 -
Exploring themes of empty consumerism, social isolation, and toxic masculinity before that phrase entered the cultural lexicon, American Psycho gives the audience a lot to ponder in addition to operating as an entertaining horror film.—
Johnny Loftus,
EW.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Emotive, enchanting and exotic, the track weaves kalimba and chanting vocals with soft, brooding piano and string parts — and even a subtle harp.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
18 Apr. 2025
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Vibrant red fruit and basil leaf on the nose that jumps out of the glass yet gets dark and brooding on the palate with mulberry compote and an underlying hint of balsamic herbs with a broad palate.—
Cathrine Todd,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Dwell (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dwell%20%28on%29. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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