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Recent Examples of metallic
The set design includes Norms’ orange vinyl counter seats, pendant lights, a metallic wall clock and tent cards on the tables.
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Fielding Buck, Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026
Another variation that will make your hands the center of your look are these nude nails with a red metallic heart in the center.
—Paola Zamarripa, Glamour, 10 Feb. 2026
For a touch of sparkle, consider pairing deep, cherry-red nails with gold-chrome accents, either framing the nail with a French tip or topping it with a metallic rose decal.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
Upstairs, there’s even more shine in a metallic silver wall around an elevator bank.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 9 Feb. 2026
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Fielding Buck, Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026
Another variation that will make your hands the center of your look are these nude nails with a red metallic heart in the center.
—Paola Zamarripa, Glamour, 10 Feb. 2026
For a touch of sparkle, consider pairing deep, cherry-red nails with gold-chrome accents, either framing the nail with a French tip or topping it with a metallic rose decal.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
Upstairs, there’s even more shine in a metallic silver wall around an elevator bank.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for metallic
Adjective
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Joe’s voice rose to a shrill cry.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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There’s a straight line between the criminal investigation of Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell and increasingly shrill threats to seize Greenland.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Remember, the squeaky wheel gets the grease!—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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Here, a professional cleaner shares how to degrease almost any area of the kitchen—from range hoods to squeaky cabinets and more.—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Unlike parts of Chicago and some of the closer-in suburbs, this isn’t an area where strident arguments about the emotional issues that have divided Democrats — support for Israel, for example — play as well with voters.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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Under his leadership, Harvard has made tangible progress with even the most strident critics agreeing Harvard is making great progress.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The seven-time All-Star made his first seven shots with five 3-pointers amid raucous cheers from the extra-steep supporters’ section called The Wall behind one basket at this futuristic 18-month-old arena.—
Greg Beacham,
Twin Cities,
16 Feb. 2026
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The seven-time All-Star made his first seven shots with five 3-pointers amid raucous cheers from the extra-steep supporters' section called The Wall behind one basket at this futuristic 18-month-old arena.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The contrast of the narrative established by the plates is comparable to jazz music, with its rhythm and repetition broken up by unexpected and sometimes dissonant improvisations, the Art Institute said.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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That film, which starred Stanfield alongside Tessa Thompson, established Riley as a filmmaker unafraid to blend satire with surreal, often dissonant ideas.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Sarah Staudinger’s latest collection for Staud had a distinct nod to the era through new slip dressing; clashing, playful prints; unexpected color pairings on simple knits and sportif layers, and minimalist outerwear.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Come to think of it, a few especially forceful personalities fueled much of the clashing college curmudgeons economy.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Audiences became enamored by the British alt-pop singer’s raspy voice and relatable lyrics.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
2 Feb. 2026
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Over the years, Arcángel — slim and small in stature but with a powerful, raspy voice — has earned his stature as one of reggaetón’s most influential and enduring artists.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Where Rage Racer went for an industrial vibe, and R4 chased the avant-garde, Rave Racer continued down the path established by the earliest installments in the franchise, with a glorious but simultaneously bizarre and frankly jarring dance soundtrack.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
5 Feb. 2026
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That was the jarring final chapter of an otherwise low-key window for Everton.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Metallic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metallic. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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