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as in brightened
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as in shoved
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for matted
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The best that can happen is that their mood gets brightened.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026 -
Her ability to observe and relate her observations and insights with clarity brightened the pages of various publications over many years.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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When Onosato swiftly and unceremoniously shoved Kotozakura from the ring, the crowd roared.—
Joshua Hunt,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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The officers, growing visibly frustrated, shoved at least two people to the ground as snowballs continued to whizz by.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Though both groups dimmed their lights three hours before bed, no other sleep or eating adjustments were required.—
Julia Sullivan,
Outside,
24 Feb. 2026
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Porter was initially viewed as having a potential edge in the race, but her prospects dimmed after videos emerged in October of the UC Irvine law professor scolding a reporter and swearing at an aide.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Sala says that lighter, softer items should go on top of the harder, heavier produce so things don’t get squashed (and rendered unusable).—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
22 Feb. 2026
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Farm roads were squashed under the weight of cranes and large trucks.—
Sophie Hartley,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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The crowds have lightened over the decades, but the game endures.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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McGregor says, having swapped the black finish for an earthy green that lightened the visual weight of the piece.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
22 Jan. 2026
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Those in the historic wing tend to be small and full of character, and those in the modern tower have the best views of Diamond Head, and be sure to reserve your umbrella on the sand at least a day in advance as the beach can get crowded.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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On opening night, a lengthy queue of guests wrapped around the side of the local landmark and crowded onto Canal Street, eagerly awaiting entrance.—
Savannah Hanoum,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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Egg cartons made with recycled paper could be bleached or potentially contain contaminants, depending on the origins of the paper.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
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The combination of white quartz and bleached ash wood make this a piece that will brighten up even windowless bathrooms.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
18 Feb. 2026
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They can even be blanched or used raw in salads.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Matted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matted. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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