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Sometimes autism’s portrayed in movies with quirky head movements, weird blinks, and weird inflections.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
26 Dec. 2025 -
The widely varied performances are quietly yet keenly expressive; Reichardt’s dialogue has enticingly odd spin (starting with an ingenious monologue for a precocious child) and the cast delivers it with pinpoint inflections.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Festive Accents Holiday accents and decor, such as bowls, extra candles, and sculptural objects, can pile up on entryway tables and dining consoles during the holidays.—
Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
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Cushioning in the midsole also makes these shoes comfortable enough for all-day wear, and reflective accents keep you visible at night.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Intonations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intonations. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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