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Benoit delights in language as much as her heroine, weaving Regency-era slang throughout and appending a chapter-by-chapter glossary of vulgarities.
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On Monday night, that park seemed so far away as Knicks fans rained vulgarities down on Wembanyama and his teammates inside Madison Square Garden.
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Instead of the traditional ground beef, carrots offer an earthy sweetness that pairs well with the richness from the Gruyère cheese.
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But these poets showed me the richness and breadth of poetry.
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The building's opulence is a humbling, stunning testament to this city's centuries-long commitment to the arts.
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Its interior is notable for its opulence, with a rear-seat experience that rivals the front for comfort and luxury.
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Each piece spells out a message—happiness, beauty, and magnificence—in the ancient pictorial writing.
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Championing not just human magnificence but human imperfection is a radical turn.
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Scenes from the Old and New Testaments unfold across its length, set within an elaborate decorative scheme inspired by Roman ornamentation.
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The pop-up will display 20 pieces designed by Musa, as well as art depicting the dental ornamentation.
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Here, the journey itself is the extravagance, turning slow, long-distance rail into something decidedly cinematic.
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The color palette reflects an extravagance the duo had on their side—two whole years to redo the space’s layout and interior.
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Dior dresses the players for every official appearance—not as a sponsorship decoration but as a statement of aesthetic register.
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Clean gutters and drains, inspect roofs for loose or damaged materials, trim trees and secure outdoor furniture and decorations.
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But then, what is art if not an attempt to tidy up the real world’s teeming luxuriance?
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The comic luxuriance of Roman references should not blind us to the significance of these constant appeals to the Roman Republic and to classical virtue.
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“Meretriciousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meretriciousness. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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