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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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The key is treating it like any other accessory by grounding it with pillows, florals, and accents in a cohesive palette.—
Rachel Silva,
Martha Stewart,
6 May 2026
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In this 1977 portrait of Janet Jackson, Hayvenhurst, the Jackson family home, is seen in full 1970s glory, with orange and brown accents on the wall.—
India Roby,
Architectural Digest,
4 May 2026
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“Intonations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intonations. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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