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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
My grandparents set their haft-seen with poetry.
—Caroline Newton, Bon Appétit, 18 Mar. 2022
Photo: Kelsey Cherry As Motamed was telling me about how haft-sin tables typically feature a book of poems—mystic poets Hafiz or Rumi are popular choices—the architect and activist Gisue Hariri arrived.
—Maria Geyman, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2023
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
Handles helped make the tools easier to grip and more versatile; Wang and his colleagues found one bladelet with part of a bone haft still attached to the stone.
—Kiona N. Smith, Ars Technica, 3 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
My grandparents set their haft-seen with poetry.
—Caroline Newton, Bon Appétit, 18 Mar. 2022
Photo: Kelsey Cherry As Motamed was telling me about how haft-sin tables typically feature a book of poems—mystic poets Hafiz or Rumi are popular choices—the architect and activist Gisue Hariri arrived.
—Maria Geyman, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2023
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
Handles helped make the tools easier to grip and more versatile; Wang and his colleagues found one bladelet with part of a bone haft still attached to the stone.
—Kiona N. Smith, Ars Technica, 3 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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Drink it in the sun to refresh while preparing, use it in your recipes to caramelize or sweeten and pair it to help your tongue handle when there’s a lot going on.—
Chelsea Davis,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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It’s fitted with top- and side-carry handles that’ll be handy for storing your luggage in the overhead compartment, and it’s even designed with an expandable frame that offers an additional 2 inches of packing space when needed.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Amazon $100 Dick's Sporting Goods Great for upgrading from beginner pickleball paddles, the SLK Evo Power XL 2.0 features a fiberglass face, balanced weight, and comfy grip—now half off for Prime Day.—
Parker Hall,
Wired News,
9 July 2025
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The top three contributors to hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.—
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Updated July 9,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 July 2025
Noun
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With Russia sanctioned to the hilt, and the world in need of its resources, there’s no better time to cash in.—
Rachel Marsden,
Hartford Courant,
3 July 2025
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Brady’s ecofriendly $17M mega mansion is stocked to the hilt with amenities.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2025
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“Haft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haft. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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