houri

Definition of hourinext

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Noun
  • To perform a sacrifice in front of a temple so as to influence a god or goddess was not seen as any kind of problem.
    Merve Emre, New Yorker, 28 June 2026
  • Lagaʻaia's Moana voyages past the reef of her isolated island Motunui on a quest to restore the heart of the goddess Te Fiti, stolen by Johnson's rascally demigod.
    Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • Resting options include double bunk beds in back and queen bed with bamboo mattress up front.
    Kris Millgate, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Get a king for the price of a queen, or a queen for the price of a twin, plus a free adjustable base during the sale.
    V BRAND STORIES, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • This superb sipper is as good a reason as any to break out your punch bowl, and is soon to become your signature once everyone at the gathering catches an eyeful, then tastes a cup-full.
    Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
  • This weekend, fans will also get an eyeful during the NBA All-Star Weekend.
    Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • There’s nothing more satisfying than a poolside lunch or candlelit dinner on the beach, where your three courses total up to less than 600 calories and are still doing your brain, beauty, and microbiome good.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 June 2026
  • All of our differences, all of our uniqueness, that’s the beauty, ya’ll.
    SPIN Staff, SPIN, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • Harry Melling is a late-blooming looker.
    Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Rabies is often found in bats, raccoons, skunks, and foxes, but any mammal can be infected.
    Kelli Arseneau, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • There are numerous color choices, including toffee, fox, mood indigo, soft pink, blue pearl, lava rock, and toasted coconuts.
    Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • The script by Kevin Wade throws up hurdles of sexism and class snobbery, never sugarcoating how Tess’s male co-workers treat her like a blow-up doll.
    Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
  • Rodrigo caught heat after performing in a baby-doll dress with bloomers beneath last month in Spain.
    Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • The busboy, Oscar, fantasizes about slathering honey over Kelce's bared chest as he is tied to a pole, leaving him to be eaten by a bear.
    Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • In a large bowl beat butter, oil, and the remaining 1/2 cup honey with a mixer on medium 30 seconds.
    Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026
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“Houri.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/houri. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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