as in quotation
a part taken from a longer work
he'll read an excerpt from the novel at the book signing
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Recent Examples of excerpt
In another excerpt from View from the East Wing, she is similarly baffled.
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Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
This excerpt from their conversation has been edited for clarity.
—Longreads, 26 May 2026
Read excerpts from the conversation below.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
For one last time, here’s the Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz — with excerpts and utterances from May 17 to 23.
—Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
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Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
This excerpt from their conversation has been edited for clarity.
—Longreads, 26 May 2026
Read excerpts from the conversation below.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
For one last time, here’s the Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz — with excerpts and utterances from May 17 to 23.
—Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for excerpt
Noun
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Lowbrow sources such as Sunday funnies, B movies, and advertisements are present but are more diffuse, rarely coalescing into obvious quotation.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Co-commissioned by the Pacific Symphony, the 32-minute instrumental piece combines music, panoramic visual imagery and a live narration of quotations from America’s past.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
Noun
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The brand’s debut line focuses on a patent-pending Falanghina grape exosome developed in partnership with a biotechnology company, alongside antioxidant-rich Sagrantino grape extracts cultivated on Behnke’s vineyard.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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The spa products are natural and have formulas based on plant extracts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Democrats in the chamber erupted in applause after passage.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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In Northern New Mexico, the Southwest Chief crosses Apache Canyon, a unique passage that’s only a few feet wider than the train itself.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Matt Reardon, Adam Bushley and Anthony Dufour spearhead a strong pitching staff with incredible depth, pairing with a top-to-bottom dangerous lineup – led by MVP shortstop Brody Beale – that generates runners at a high clip.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2026
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The trail itself is quieter than the Eastside, but new restaurants, bars and retailers are opening at a rapid clip, and new construction seems to start every day.—
Kate Williams,
AJC.com,
29 May 2026
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The township also issued several citations.—
Erika Stanish,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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The property racked up 22 citations in the last four years, three of which escalated to charges against the key officers of the company that owns it.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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That’s one of the more idyllic snippets of an adventurous 310-mile bike ride through the heart of Florida while following a bikepacking route called the Huracan.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2026
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In a new Instagram post, the 50-year-old actress shared snippets from her peaceful weekend, which included photos of her out in nature, hanging out with her friends and with her children.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
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