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Recent Examples of hilt
Phoebe Cates play the nymphette Linda to the hilt, showing only now and again the lost little girl inside.
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Gina Friedlande, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
Storied programs, coaches known to dress to the hilt with exuberant fashion, star players and familiar faces to the Sacramento region will be part of the storylines as Golden 1 Center becomes a hub of women’s college basketball March Madness.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 24 Mar. 2026
In February 2024, the actor posted a photo of himself holding a hatchet with pink tape wrapped around the hilt, suggesting some kind of motion-capture gig.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Feb. 2026
The blacksmith clamped this tang into the hilt and secured it with rivets, reported Archaeology News.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 15 Feb. 2026
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Gina Friedlande, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
Storied programs, coaches known to dress to the hilt with exuberant fashion, star players and familiar faces to the Sacramento region will be part of the storylines as Golden 1 Center becomes a hub of women’s college basketball March Madness.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 24 Mar. 2026
In February 2024, the actor posted a photo of himself holding a hatchet with pink tape wrapped around the hilt, suggesting some kind of motion-capture gig.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Feb. 2026
The blacksmith clamped this tang into the hilt and secured it with rivets, reported Archaeology News.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hilt
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During early flights, the system hit a peak output of around 178 kW (239 hp), with roughly 155 kW (208 hp) at the rotor shaft during hover.—
Omar Kardoudi
May 11,
New Atlas,
11 May 2026
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The Lady Rebel has a slightly shorter shaft, measuring 10 inches, but also includes American flag accents and commemorative 1776 details.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Dalton and Bhaskaran built the top around an off-the-shoulder line and an enormous bow shape that wrapped across Moore’s chest.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
16 May 2026
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Welcome to a Friday Nightcaps — the one where Jena Sims wraps herself in a bow as Brooks Koepka attempts to stay in contention at the PGA Championship.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Palstave axes were designed with a side loop to be securely attached to a wooden handle.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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He can’t be named here without risking his loops at the club, but trust that his local knowledge includes which Delaware County bartenders reliably tally a light check and how to navigate every inch of Aronimink.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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“Hilt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hilt. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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