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as in wonderful
of the very best kind
thanked their hosts for the lovely time they had at the party
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as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at
a lovely painting of young girls in their summer dresses
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Recent Examples of lovely
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2026
Salma Hayek looks lovely in lavender at the Serpentine Summer Party on June 23 in London.
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People Staff,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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Adjective
My lovely wife wanted a fish pond, a retaining wall with a privacy fence, and a brick patio set on a concrete base.
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Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2026
Salma Hayek looks lovely in lavender at the Serpentine Summer Party on June 23 in London.
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People Staff,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
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Simon Adingra opened the scoring for Sunderland here, after a lovely through ball from their best player this season, Granit Xhaka.
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Michael Cox,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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So many wonderful dinners with friends and nights out on the town.
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Soccer – football in much of the world – has a long and wonderful tradition of singing, whether that be in praise of their favorite players, mocking opponents (sometimes, brutally so) or simply urging their team forward.
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England's Anthony Gordon had a beautiful straight shot at Ghana's goal in the 57th minute, which landed straight in the arms of keeper Benjamin Asare.
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Mabinty was remembered as a beautiful soul whose kindness, love, and hardworking spirit touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.
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Oleander is a summer stunner in USDA hardiness zones 8 and above with dozens of fragrant blooms set against dark green, leathery leaves.
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Denis installed these jet-black, down-to-there stunners.
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And with such excellent transit, there can be much greater housing density.
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His group stage has been consistently excellent without announcing itself — the kind of contribution that shows up in the table rather than the highlights.
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Named after former First Lady Michelle Obama, Pear Nova's Michelle Our Mama is a gorgeous medium brown shade with neutral undertones.
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So far, that list includes luxurious hotels, gorgeous beaches, and a very special Neapolitan pizzeria.
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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.
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All of our differences, all of our uniqueness, that’s the beauty, ya’ll.
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Syd was always going places, but Richie and Tina — and, of course, the fabulous Fak brothers, Neil (Matty Matheson) and Ted (Ricky Staffieri) — were the miracles of the piece.
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The Washingtons were known for fabulous roasts at their dinner parties, said Rose Young.
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Meanwhile, a cute side slit and practical pocket on the shorts add style and functionality.
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Join the droves of shoppers buying this cute henley top with a relaxed fit.
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“Lovely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lovely. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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