exquisites

noun

plural of exquisite
as in swells

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  1. swells
  2. cavaliers
  3. blades
Noun
  • Experts have long said Southern California’s sand predominantly migrates south; however, a closer look shows that slow summer swells and other seasonal conditions sometimes push smaller amounts of sediment north.
    — Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
  • All bus services in the city were canceled, authorities said, while ferry services between New Zealand’s North and South islands were suspended because of strong winds and heavy swells.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of swells
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  • The young women and their cavaliers headed to L’Arc, a nightclub in Paris situated near the Shangri-La; there, the group continued their celebrations some hours later.
    — Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
Definition of cavaliers
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  • The main advantage comes when the blades are no longer in use.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Spiralizer blades can produce zucchini noodles in a range of thicknesses.
    — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of blades
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