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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 handle twists at a 90-degree angle to become a high-speed hair dryer, but locked into its upright position, the device converts into a self-winding curling iron, a frizz-smoothing paddle brush, and a volume-building oval brush.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The biggest day of the meet, Turf Cup Day on September 6, saw a wagering handle in excess of $25 million.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Husseini attempted to ply him with patronage, appointing him imam of a new mosque, but the cleric’s burgeoning following augured poorly for Husseini’s grip on power.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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These aftermarket ultra-high performance summer tires are an excellent choice for driving enthusiasts seeking to maximize grip in both dry and wet conditions (the fitment was 235/40R18—the factory stock size for the Civic Si).—
Michael Harley,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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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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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“Haft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haft. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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