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Recent Examples of hilt
The necklace is composed of 26 diamonds, some taken from a Garter badge and sword hilt, according to The Court Jeweller.
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Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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.
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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.
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Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Feb. 2026
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Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
Phoebe Cates play the nymphette Linda to the hilt, showing only now and again the lost little girl inside.
—
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hilt
Noun
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The silhouette featured an almond toe, moderate block heel and leg-hugged shaft with corset-set like lacing along it.
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Loss of control can occur when the signal between the vehicle's transmission output shaft speed sensor and the powertrain control module is lost, causing the vehicle to shift gears unexpectedly.
Noun
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Together, the features resemble a bow with an arrow drawn across it, according to the statement.
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Everything from the casting (male dancers, internet faves, and very few actual models) to the scenery (a 191-year-old venue with plenty of stained glass) to the ambiance (candlelit, with lots of bows and florals) embodied the brand's quintessential mix of romance, community, and nostalgia.
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Visitors can browse books, research future projects, learn outdoor skills like pitching a tent or explore the library's one-mile loop trail.
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That said, some users report frustrations, especially around locating certain features, dealing with occasional bugs, or getting stuck in a login‑verification loop.
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“Hilt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hilt. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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