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Recent Examples of nappy
Ollie Barder, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Atletico Madrid, Leganes, Sevilla, Betis and Mallorca were among those to use their stadiums as collection points for materials donated by supporters, with food, blankets, nappies and water sent by road to those who badly needed them.
—Dermot Corrigan, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
There are plenty of dirty nappies at the minute, so we’re being kept quite busy!
—George Caulkin, The Athletic, 7 Aug. 2024
The results are wondrous: a delightfully discordant fever dream that covers high fashion nappies, boots inspired by André Courrèges, and a puff-sleeve wedding dress suggesting both restriction and a strange kind of freedom.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2024
And what is more Rich Mom than a Bottega clutch bag big enough for nappies, wet wipes and a handful of Fenty beauty products?
—Alex Kessler, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2023
At the same time, the urban population growth was spurring a massive increase in the use of non-recyclable waste products, including tons of disposable nappies.
—Carolyn Barber, Fortune, 13 July 2023
Diaper blowouts and other incredibly smelly nappies are a part of caring for a baby.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 26 July 2023
The idea of finding any way to repurpose these nappies ought to be applauded.
—Carolyn Barber, Fortune, 13 July 2023
Noun
Not to mention having the epic yellow nappies from the waist down.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Atletico Madrid, Leganes, Sevilla, Betis and Mallorca were among those to use their stadiums as collection points for materials donated by supporters, with food, blankets, nappies and water sent by road to those who badly needed them.
—Dermot Corrigan, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
There are plenty of dirty nappies at the minute, so we’re being kept quite busy!
—George Caulkin, The Athletic, 7 Aug. 2024
The results are wondrous: a delightfully discordant fever dream that covers high fashion nappies, boots inspired by André Courrèges, and a puff-sleeve wedding dress suggesting both restriction and a strange kind of freedom.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2024
And what is more Rich Mom than a Bottega clutch bag big enough for nappies, wet wipes and a handful of Fenty beauty products?
—Alex Kessler, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2023
At the same time, the urban population growth was spurring a massive increase in the use of non-recyclable waste products, including tons of disposable nappies.
—Carolyn Barber, Fortune, 13 July 2023
Diaper blowouts and other incredibly smelly nappies are a part of caring for a baby.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 26 July 2023
The idea of finding any way to repurpose these nappies ought to be applauded.
—Carolyn Barber, Fortune, 13 July 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nappy
Adjective
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Related Stories The sneaker’s tongue appears a bit puffier than normal Dunk Lows, with padding reminiscent of what would be seen on an SB Dunk variation.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
13 May 2025
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The look wove aspects of the traditional Chinese qipao, or cheongsam, such as the mandarin collar and a floral pattern, with unexpected flourishes – soft, puffy sculptures encircling the bust and hip, black lace and a thigh high slit.—
Stephy Chung,
CNN Money,
12 May 2025
Noun
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So when Trump flatly, wrongly contradicts this undeniable reality, why are his erstwhile fact-checkers so uncharacteristically mum?—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
8 May 2025
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As for what fans can expect as the story picks back up, Sara and Erin are keeping mum for now.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The company unveiled three fluffy dire wolf pups, named Romulus, Remus and Khalessi.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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Popular selections include hearty sandwiches on rustic breads and fluffy frittatas, whose filling specifics change daily based on whatever is ripe and ready in the area.—
Jennifer Stewart Kornegay,
Southern Living,
10 May 2025
Noun
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More than 1,000 people are involved with the food and beverage experience, which is expected to go through 15,000 cases of beer, 5,600 bottles of vodka and 3,200 bottles of bourbon throughout the week.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
13 May 2025
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Strange Taste Alcohol, especially that with carbonation (think beer, sparkling wine, and seltzers), can taste flat over time.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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Reviled as rats with wings or, by a slimmer margin, beloved as downy, dirty urban icons, pigeons seem as much a part of New York as its skyline.—
Sarah Maslin Nir,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Nests can take up to three months to build, and typically contain sticks, grass, moss, cornstalks, lichen, fine woody material, downy feathers and sometimes greenery.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Just pop them in the freezer until frozen, put one in your favorite bottle of ale, and enjoy.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
14 May 2025
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But beer includes many beer styles and many flavor profiles, covering fruity sour beers, malty stouts, funky farmhouse ales and everything in between.—
Don Tse,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Getty Images Jenner's look, on the other hand, was quite a departure from her usual sleek yet shaggy pixie.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
13 May 2025
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These were big, shaggy beasts belonging to a Toda tribe.—
Cyril E. Holland,
Outdoor Life,
8 May 2025
Noun
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The antivenom cocktail, described in a study published this month in the journal Cell, is still not ready for human testing.—
Lillian Ali,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 May 2025
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But first and foremost, this is a bar and the star of the show is the cocktails, overseen by Yann Bouvignies, who helped make Scarfes at Rosewood London into an award-winning institution.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Travel + Leisure,
8 May 2025
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“Nappy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nappy. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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