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a person with very modern ideas
a time when Paris was the center of the universe for modernists in the art world
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Noun
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Conservative commentator and former Donald Trump White House associate Alyssa Farah Griffin let loose on The View cohost Joy Behar, a staunch liberal, during a particularly heated Hot Topics exchange Friday morning.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
16 May 2025 -
What To Know Tapper's new book on Biden's cognitive decline was expected to draw ire from the political right, but the most heated backlash has come from the other direction—liberals who once viewed the CNN anchor as an ally.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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His visit is a divergence from the tradition among modern U.S. presidents to visit Mexico or Canada during their first foreign trip, which comes after his administration levied tariffs against the neighboring nations early in his term.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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According to Reed, Roger Fry and Clive Bell opened the way for the creation and reception of modern art in the first decades of the twentieth century.—
Jenny Noyce,
JSTOR Daily,
14 May 2025
Noun
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There, Neto and Rafael — revolutionaries and lovers — are separated by the Salvadoran conflict.—
Chris Vognar,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2025
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The film centers on the young Syrian revolutionaries who rebel against the regime of then-Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad’s and create an secret underground library with thousands of books buried under the ruins.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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Grace, in contemporary internet parlance, often means forgiveness.—
Dorothy Fortenberry,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2025
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Dialogue from ancient Greek Socratic dialogues to contemporary mentorships enables learners to understand intricate concepts while sharpening their thinking abilities and expanding their comprehension.—
AyoOluwa Nihinlola,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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Photo : Evan Joseph/Tim Waltman with Evan Joseph Photography The ultramodern eat-in kitchen.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
26 Mar. 2025
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The restaurant’s ultramodern decor and relaxed ambiance create an ideal atmosphere for casual gatherings and special celebrations.—
Taryn White,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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That said, Buffalo is likely to want present-day impact in return, which might make the Red Wings a miscast trade partner.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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This isolation has helped preserve the traditional Inuit culture and way of life, though, as is the case in many present-day settlements, technology is changing the approach.—
Katherine Alex Beaven,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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Premium economy updates Premium Plus seats on the 787-9s will feature privacy dividers and wireless charging, an update from the current premium economy configuration across United's fleet.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Speak to employees to understand their needs, and ensure your current coverage isn't prohibitive to certain groups, like LGBTQ+ individuals or single parents.—
Cynthia McEwen,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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But passing the ball about isn’t some newfangled phenomenon.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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New York will be a major character in all six because the nation’s democracy began in New York, where the man who had been first in war became the first head of the newfangled federal government.—
James Barron,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Modernist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modernist. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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