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Adjective
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April 20 – May 20 Your playful side wants room to breathe!—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
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It’s named after Hall’s favorite band, Grateful Dead, and will have a few playful nods to the band.—
Jenna Thompson
March 30,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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From religious holidays to commemorations of native traditions, every month presents a new way to witness such an exuberant community spirit.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Rocketship’s 1996 debut, A Certain Smile, A Certain Sadness, then, sits at the crossroads, marking a transition between the raucous, exuberant indie pop of its moment and the more tender, literary form the genre would soon take.—
David Glickman,
Pitchfork,
27 Mar. 2026
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Finally, pickles have also found a unique niche in American humor, becoming a symbol of quirky, lighthearted fun.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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But the lighthearted tone gave way to a broader warning about a growing criminal trend.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Given how flippant Rodgers has been with his decision-making over the last few years, and his insistence that he won’t be bullied into deciding his future on anyone’s timeline but his makes predicting what the four-time MVP will do quite a tough ask.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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In the fall, New York’s Republican State Committee suspended a Young Republican organization after the release of a group chat that included jokes about rape and flippant commentary on gas chambers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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Just fluttery, flake-free lashes that look and feel good.—
Jacqueline Kilikita,
Refinery29,
22 Jan. 2026
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The gown has long sleeves, a wide sweetheart neckline and a fluttery, feminine midiskirt.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Note that the service isn't particularly happy, helpful, or welcoming, but who has time for pleasantries when you're slammed all day?—
CNT Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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However, the polite thing to do to maintain some sort of family connection would be to send a gift to the happy couple, along with a card conveying your good wishes.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Dallas Morning News,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Giggly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giggly. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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