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Recent Examples of incubation
Across its portfolio, art and design are woven into the retail landscape — serving as both inspiration and incubation platforms for emerging artists, students and next-generation creatives, while reinforcing the distinct identity of each destination.
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Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 25 Mar. 2026
That intimate setup suits the candid subject matter of the new record, whose incubation—and attendant health scare—is among the topics explored in Philip Sherburne’s recent profile, Bill Callahan Laughs at Death.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 24 Mar. 2026
Heath said the partnerships between companies and the campus, plus the new facilities, will result in collaborative research, startup incubation, workforce development and education, and unique learning and engagement opportunities for students.
—Milla Surjadi, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
His stage presence, however, needed no incubation.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 16 Mar. 2026
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Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 25 Mar. 2026
That intimate setup suits the candid subject matter of the new record, whose incubation—and attendant health scare—is among the topics explored in Philip Sherburne’s recent profile, Bill Callahan Laughs at Death.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 24 Mar. 2026
Heath said the partnerships between companies and the campus, plus the new facilities, will result in collaborative research, startup incubation, workforce development and education, and unique learning and engagement opportunities for students.
—Milla Surjadi, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
His stage presence, however, needed no incubation.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incubation
Noun
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Altogether, the maturation of WNBA front offices has turned them into a competitive place for career development within the sports industry.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
8 May 2026
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What otherwise might be viewed as an aspect of maturation or the spirit moving him also happens to be unfurling early in a season in which the Royals had stressed the need for their young-ish core to seize control of the team.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
Noun
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But first, some improvements would be necessary.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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In an interview with Jim Cramer last week, CVS CEO David Joyner acknowledged its Aetna business got off track but said it’s now seen five quarters of improvement.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Avoid storing cauliflower next to produce that produce ethylene gas (such as apples, melons, peaches, plums, pears, or mangoes), which will speed up the ripening (and eventual rotting) process.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
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The flavor can change and any further ripening is halted in its tracks.—
Jessica Farthing,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Incubation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incubation. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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