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Even setting aside the loftiness of these goals, investors should be aware of the potential dilution implied if any meaningful portion of these tranches vest.—
David Trainer,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2026
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People with bipolar disorder cycle through extended periods of mania and depression, often accompanied by grandiosity or elevated self-esteem during manic phases.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
11 June 2026
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Fascism became fashionable for a time, even if it was rooted in self-grandiosity, narcissistic grievance, and sadistic vengeance.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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Shelby Garza is fiery but relatable as The Nina, and her character’s humility balances that of the arrogant and misogynistic D. Vicious, who Jacob Lopez plays with both sleazy pomposity and vulnerability.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2026
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Wagner’s humor deflates pomposity, and gives you permission to trust your own palate first.—
Devin Parr,
Forbes.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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The Fairmont is not only restoring a piece of history, but also introducing a new restaurant, a 360-degree rooftop bar, and a jazz lounge to enhance the experience.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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The Midtown Farmers Market is featuring a broad mix of musical guests throughout June, including jazz, singer-songwriter, DJ and pop/funk/neo soul acts for free every Saturday.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2026
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Advertisement Jones uses his antihero’s blunt self-appraisals to avoid the pretentiousness endemic to stories about artists.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
2 June 2026
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There's no pretentiousness or rigid formality, but the service, food, and wine are top-notch.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
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The post-1945 explosion in birth rates coincided with the rise of the television age and the profusion of social science claptrap to serve and soothe a nation anxious in its affluence.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
24 Apr. 2026
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That’s in contrast with Andrew’s lexicon of touchy-feely claptrap, all seemingly declarations of support and empathy but, ultimately, hollow.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Floweriness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/floweriness. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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