as in realist
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Noun
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Yet, as a realist, someone can’t help but notice the shift in tone and control.—
Max (Chong) Li,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025 -
Her newer work is filled with references to the American realist — shadows stretch across faces, light filters through blinds and voyeuristically peeks into homes.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Those cynics contend the front office might as well spend that money on other position groups.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
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In fact, cynics do worse on cognitive tests and have a harder time spotting liars than non-cynics.—
Jamil Zaki,
TIME,
3 Sep. 2024
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“Hardnose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hardnose. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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