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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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Also, the thin handle wasn’t the most comfortable thing to hold.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 May 2025
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Right Now By Jenna Ryu Stand with your feet hip-width apart and grasp the kettlebell by the top of the handle with both hands, holding your arms straight out in front of you.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
16 May 2025
Noun
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The three main causes of hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 May 2025
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Painstakingly designed over the last three years, the Backbone Pro is instantly recognizable, with that trapezoidal profile, but the grips are larger, comfier, and grippier, the thumbsticks are full size, and there's a new pair of programmable back buttons.—
Julian Chokkattu,
Wired News,
10 May 2025
Noun
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Last year in Denver, the Wolves celebrated a historic, 20-point comeback victory to the hilt.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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Lucas played the eager beaver to the hilt to dazzle Dr. Fox.—
Charlie Mason,
TVLine,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Haft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haft. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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