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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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And along with plenty of pockets, its handles are the perfect length for over-the-shoulder wear with an 11-inch drop.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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The wheels are burly and the telescoping handle allows for a smooth pull.—
Francesca Krempa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Since achieving independence from Sudan in 2011, South Sudan has spent nearly half its life at war and is currently in the grip of a political crisis, after President Salva Kiir's government ordered the arrest of Vice President Riek Machar in March.—
George Obulutsa,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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Besides the obvious discomfort, my grip never felt quite secure enough for the large, sweeping mouse movement required for a game like this.—
Kyle Orland,
ArsTechnica,
13 Aug. 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 21 Aug. 2025.
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