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Recent Examples of hilt
Lucas played the eager beaver to the hilt to dazzle Dr. Fox.
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Charlie Mason, TVLine, 17 Apr. 2025
Taken to its hilt, there was Bianca Censori’s jarring Grammys attire.
—The New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2025
The evil stepmother and Queen is played to the hilt by Gal Gadot.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2025
Want to hang out with George and Amal Clooney on Italy’s Lake Como and be pampered to the hilt, all for a good cause?
—Nick Vivarelli For Variety, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2025
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Charlie Mason, TVLine, 17 Apr. 2025
Taken to its hilt, there was Bianca Censori’s jarring Grammys attire.
—The New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2025
The evil stepmother and Queen is played to the hilt by Gal Gadot.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2025
Want to hang out with George and Amal Clooney on Italy’s Lake Como and be pampered to the hilt, all for a good cause?
—Nick Vivarelli For Variety, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hilt
Noun
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Some suggested the bodies fell through a vertical shaft or were gradually swept in by water or sediment.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
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Then, at the end of the episode, Slightly pulls Arthur’s body into a ventilation shaft, in what could be a belated act of regret or an attempt to preserve a Xenomorph host body before any other aliens can eat it.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The frock featured a soft, angular neckline along with a thigh-high slit and large bow.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Known for his bold use of color, playful bows, and signature heart motifs, Kelly’s work mixed joy and wit with sharp social commentary.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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My husband has been muttering in a loop about tuition, books, food, and transportation to and from home to campus.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
15 Sep. 2025
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The western United States is running drier than average during a 30-year drought, which can create a feedback loop of higher temperatures and lower precipitation.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Hilt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hilt. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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