exquisites

noun

plural of exquisite
as in swells

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  1. swells
  2. cavaliers
  3. blades
Noun
  • Options for activities include paddleboarding and chasing Arctic swells in the fjords, sailing through sea cliffs and the uninhabited Hornstrandir Nature Reserve, and spotting whales, seals, Arctic foxes, and more wildlife.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 28 June 2026
  • The greatest threat of those swells are to beaches that face the southwest.
    — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 19 June 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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  • Attorney General alleges over 3,000 blades created unpermitted disposal sites.
    — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • In other words, fuzzy fan blades and dusty glass bulbs may be doing more than making your home look dirty.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026
Definition of blades
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