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Recent Examples of new wave
As a counterweight to the headmasterly arrogance of the NSFC, Thompson makes a fair point with a fabulous split-screen montage showing how the radical new wave of independent filmmaking coming out of America in 1970 made Ryan’s Daughter seem hopelessly antiquated.
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026
In a way, the first group of new wave bands that got labelled punk, maybe one out of five were actually punk.
—Peter Larsen, Daily News, 27 May 2026
The film, which screened at a number of global festivals, has been credited for opening the door for a new wave of Japanese ultra-violent horror and science-fiction cinema.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 26 May 2026
The news prompted a new wave of residents leaving Beirut's southern suburbs, where Hezbollah has offices, in fear of more attacks.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 26 May 2026
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026
In a way, the first group of new wave bands that got labelled punk, maybe one out of five were actually punk.
—Peter Larsen, Daily News, 27 May 2026
The film, which screened at a number of global festivals, has been credited for opening the door for a new wave of Japanese ultra-violent horror and science-fiction cinema.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 26 May 2026
The news prompted a new wave of residents leaving Beirut's southern suburbs, where Hezbollah has offices, in fear of more attacks.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for new wave
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That last word was key, and key to Denver’s rationale with the contract adjustment.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
2 June 2026
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That’s because language and sequencing is everything; every last word will be parsed and debated; every connection between one element and another scrutinized.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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The latests stats mean AI music has exploded by 650% in 16 months.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
20 Apr. 2026
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The latests forecasts show a new round of storm systems will increase rain chances across much of Northern California and the Central Valley in the coming days.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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Variety was first to report that Firstman’s directorial debut was a hot ticket item following its Friday premiere.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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Charming Porcelain Quaint little porcelain dishes and decorative items are another hot ticket item at flea markets.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
8 May 2026
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The three modes could each be paired with each one of the three types of conversations.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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That Cannes Classics programmed the film this year alongside repertory screenings of beloved movies as well as documentaries about filmmaking suggests this section (and the festival overall) is looking to embrace new technologies and modes of storytelling alongside the medium’s century-old methods.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
30 May 2026
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With just 54 residential-style rooms, an address in Aspen’s quiet West End neighborhood, and high-touch service, the vibe is more private mountain house than hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
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The best couches for small spaces are the styles that have a compact silhouette but don’t lack character.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
4 June 2026
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The trend extends well beyond a handful of stars.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Even with its on-trend Susanne Kaufmann spa, the wellness center, which also includes a gym, still feels like a bit of an afterthought.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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What's the least amount of movement someone can do to offset the harms of our modern sedentary lifestyle?—
NPR,
NPR,
31 May 2026
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Interiors are arranged as connected spaces, allowing movement to feel easy and uninterrupted, while each element is considered in terms of how it will be used over time.—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
31 May 2026
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There are tons of price target increases on Wall Street, including our own .—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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The all-electric fleet of Waymo robotaxis prevents 530 tons of CO2 emissions with every 500,000 weekly trips, according to company estimates.—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
4 June 2026
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“New wave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/new%20wave. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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