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Recent Examples of fin
In contrast to contemporaries like Mette Ingvartsen, Anne Imhof, or Miet Warlop, Holzinger consistently references artistic subjects and themes connected to fin de siècle decadence.
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Caroline Lillian Schopp, Artforum, 13 May 2026
The lab didn't take DNA samples from each fish, which can be done by clipping off a tiny bit of one fin.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 7 May 2026
As the consumption of shark products, especially shark fin, comes under growing criticism, the Indonesian government has sought to restrict commercial hunting of sharks in an effort to balance the needs of fishermen with the protection of dwindling shark populations.
—Jay Ganglani, NBC news, 3 May 2026
Souvenirs of a romanticized fin-de-siècle Ruritania are presented without interest or elaboration.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
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Caroline Lillian Schopp, Artforum, 13 May 2026
The lab didn't take DNA samples from each fish, which can be done by clipping off a tiny bit of one fin.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 7 May 2026
As the consumption of shark products, especially shark fin, comes under growing criticism, the Indonesian government has sought to restrict commercial hunting of sharks in an effort to balance the needs of fishermen with the protection of dwindling shark populations.
—Jay Ganglani, NBC news, 3 May 2026
Souvenirs of a romanticized fin-de-siècle Ruritania are presented without interest or elaboration.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fin
Noun
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The next one might be the best one.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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One woman is dead, and another one is in custody after a stabbing during a disturbance early Thursday in Kansas City’s Northland, a police spokesperson said.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Photons from tens, hundreds, thousands of years ago collide with my eyes.—
Alexandra Oliva
June 1,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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Some property owners may owe tens of thousands in back taxes and interest; his office offers payment plans with terms depending on their situation.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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He is joined by six of his players — many more will join by half-time, arriving in ones and twos, shuffling over the teal concrete — and by assorted members of the Xavier clan, all wearing colourful training kit.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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Like the ones will go against the ones, ones will go against the twos, so everybody basically gets to see everybody on the roster at some point on the field.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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If anything, the incident has become part of brand Beckham mythology; an early indication of David and Victoria’s fashion-forwardness and media savvy that has morphed into today’s multimillion-dollar sport, beauty and business empire.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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If approved, the property tax cuts would still siphon millions of tax dollars from the budgets of local taxing authorities in both Broward and Palm Beach counties.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
6 June 2026
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The five that vaulted were Steele Canyon (tied for fourth), Del Norte (tied for seventh), Torrey Pines (tied for seventh), Westview (ninth) and Helix (10th).—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 June 2026
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Logano is winless so far this season, and while there have been flashes—two top fives, a pole at Phoenix—there’s also been frustration.—
Greg Engle,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2026
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For the record, the Aztec Room & Patio can accommodate some 200 visitors, and yes, that 19-foot ceiling is genuine 18-karat--nary a pre-Depression sawbuck was spared when constructing this masterpiece.—
David Weiss,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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In most cases, $10 above the single-Mac price gets you three licenses; another sawbuck raises that to five.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
15 Apr. 2025
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Right now, Mateo is giving the Braves the best bang for their buck.—
Jesús Cano,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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Being part of The Office family makes Ellie Kemper feel like a million bucks.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 May 2026
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The two-hour limit (and the complimentary snacks of watermelon and chips) also make this a great choice for families.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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On May 8, the Wall Street Journal reported that the two companies reached a preliminary deal to produce some Apple chips.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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“Fin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fin. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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