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Recent Examples of haft
Table arrangements by florist Milli Proust drew inspiration from the Persian haft-sin, incorporating elements like hyacinths, wheatgrass, and candles.
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Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
Before Nowruz begins, many families will arrange a table with seven symbolic items, known as haft-sin.
—Noor Adatia, Dallas News, 19 Mar. 2023
Here's what to order at Ava At the moment the year changes, the family will gather around the haft seen, which at their house includes photos of family members who are not present.
—Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 17 Mar. 2023
My grandparents set their haft-seen with poetry.
—Caroline Newton, Bon Appétit, 18 Mar. 2022
This chert bladelet still has a remnant of its bone haft attached.
—Kiona N. Smith, Ars Technica, 3 Mar. 2022
The wooden haft is perfectly preserved & one of only a handful to survive in Britain.
—Isis Davis-Marks, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Sep. 2021
Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
Before Nowruz begins, many families will arrange a table with seven symbolic items, known as haft-sin.
—Noor Adatia, Dallas News, 19 Mar. 2023
Here's what to order at Ava At the moment the year changes, the family will gather around the haft seen, which at their house includes photos of family members who are not present.
—Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 17 Mar. 2023
My grandparents set their haft-seen with poetry.
—Caroline Newton, Bon Appétit, 18 Mar. 2022
This chert bladelet still has a remnant of its bone haft attached.
—Kiona N. Smith, Ars Technica, 3 Mar. 2022
The wooden haft is perfectly preserved & one of only a handful to survive in Britain.
—Isis Davis-Marks, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Sep. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for haft
Noun
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The convenient kit comes with floor and roofing materials, plus nails, screws, handles, door locks, and fixings, which means less time wasted running to the hardware store.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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The push-button flip top is super satisfying and convenient with one hand, and the leakproof handle makes transport easy and fret-free.—
Francesca Krempa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In an increasingly crowded sports month, the lighthearted newcomer will help baseball keep its grip on the public consciousness.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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New data showed manufacturing contracted this month, but less than expected, a hopeful indication that authorities may be coming to grips with industrial overcapacity.—
Semafor Events,
semafor.com,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Fire dances off the hilt of the katana in her hand.—
Alyssa Mercante,
Rolling Stone,
25 Sep. 2025
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But the sound effects from the hilt and the light effects from the blade are truly impressive.—
Alexander Cox,
Space.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Haft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haft. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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