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houri

noun

Definition of houri

as in goddess

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Noun

While rescuing the siblings, Annabeth (Leah Sava Jeffries) is captured by Luke’s forces and taken to the titan Atlas at an enemy stronghold in California, where she is forced to bear the weight of the sky in place of goddess Artemis or Luke.

— Katie Campione, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2026
In scores of pictures online, she is rendered as a red-haired goddess, her bright tongue stuck out from an unnerving smile.

— Sam Kestenbaum, Harpers Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of goddess

Noun

For another fun twist on ice-queen glam, take a cue from Zara Larsson and pile on the shimmery silver-white shadow accented with rhinestones in lieu of snowflakes, or perhaps a fresh platinum blonde hair color à la Serena Williams.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 2 Nov. 2026
Every year, Heidi Klum—the undisputed queen of Halloween—keeps spooky season fans guessing as to her next big costume reveal.

— Christian Allaire, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2026

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Sensoria also offers helicopter rides for aerial eyefuls of this breathtaking landscape.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
Wrestler Roddy Piper went off the mat for his first major acting gig as a Los Angeles guy who picks up those shades and gets eyefuls of aliens amongst him — all of whom hold the real power in our corrupt world.

— Randy Myers, Mercury News, 8 June 2026

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The model for the painting (disputed by some historians) was allegedly Simonetta Vespucci (née Cattaneo), a renowned beauty in Florentine high society whom Botticelli greatly admired.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 2 Nov. 2026
The company additionally toyed with the beauty category via collaborations, the latest of which launched with K-beauty brand Amuse earlier this year.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of beauty

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Admired for his seriousness and for his eagerness to learn, as well as for his movie-star face and sturdy body, de Kooning was a looker in a city full of lookers.

— Hilton Als, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
The analysis examined how many lookers pursued both living options across 50 large metropolitan areas, as well as a national benchmark.

— Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 4 May 2026

Definition of looker

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The working canines may be helping increase the odds of survival for the Lone Star State’s smallest fox.

— Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 3 Nov. 2026
Cut pumpkins up into small pieces to scatter in your yard for squirrels, foxes, deer, and more—but don’t get into a regular habit of putting food out for mammals.

— Sarah Everett, The Spruce, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of fox

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Robots, Barbie dolls, Supermans, T-rexes and princesses began to form in a circular line around the perimeter of the gym.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026
After their investigation the Warrens concluded that the doll was being controlled by a demon.

— Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Oct. 2026

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Make sure to save room for the restaurant’s signature buckwheat layer cake, accented with buckwheat honey caramel, fromage blanc, and crisp shards of buckwheat tuile.

— Luke Pyenson, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
Items include a honey-beige Camden car coat printed with artwork inspired by the British countryside, as well as a cashmere Burberry check scarf featuring Palace branding.

— Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026

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