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Noun
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The contrast between svn4vr’s different inflections evokes the spiritual tension of a pious person torn between worldly desire and submission to a higher power.—
H.D. Angel,
Pitchfork,
9 Apr. 2026 -
The chorus leaves the beach for the boardwalk, its cocky doo-wop inflections presenting loneliness less as an inner weakness and more as a loyalty test.—
Reed Jackson,
SPIN,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Aligned with Bernstein’s minimalistic, elevated essentials aesthetic, the items follow a monochromatic color scheme with funky accents.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
13 May 2026
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The other options include Grigio Serget with Blu Royal and Bianco Monocerus accents, Bianco Sideralis with Rosso Mars and Blu Royal accents, and Grigio Acheso with Nero Nemesis and Arancio Xanto accents.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
13 May 2026
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“Intonations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intonations. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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