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Noun
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The mania for ancient Greece and Rome is in ample display among the current descendants of the Nazis, the alt-right more than happy to cosplay their fantasy of classical masculinity and racial exceptionality.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Feb. 2026 -
And just as Shakespeare relentlessly intensified Lear’s individuality, so did Jobs make each gadget more itself, eschewing generic compromise to magnify exceptionality.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
3 Nov. 2025
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Mental-health care works best when clinical excellence is combined with human understanding.—
Maria Bledsoe,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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With his excellence metastasized in the spirit of Edwards and his Timberwolves, Wembanyama didn’t need to be masterful.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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Is God Is feels like a film just short of greatness.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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Since the news became public on Monday, fans and teammates alike have resurfaced to champion Morton’s long-winding career — a Broncos Ring of Fame quarterback who sacrificed his body as the bridge that transported Denver to 40 years of franchise greatness.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
13 May 2026
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Palmer’s shot is well blocked by Marc Guehi — which underlines the importance of their decision-making in these moments.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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From 1949 to 1987, the Federal Communications Commission held radio and television stations to a standard requiring them to air opposing sides of public issues of importance, a policy known as the fairness doctrine.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
13 May 2026
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Its accessibility only amplifies its specialness.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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The real loss is the specialness.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
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The easiest way to maintain a gut health diet is to focus on balance rather than perfection.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
18 May 2026
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Their objective is not perfection.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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