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Recent Examples of nib
The scrape of the nib on the page—tactile, rhythmic—induces a meditative state in which, one hopes, the words will flow.
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The Atlantic, 19 Nov. 2025
On top of all this, how one wrote with these old pens was very different from today, beyond having to keep dipping a nib pen in the ink every few words.
—New Atlas, 29 Oct. 2025
Ardbeg House, a luxury 12-room hotel that sits on the nib of Port Ellen, a quaint town on the Hebridean island just off Scotland’s west coast.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2025
Cacao nibs are rich in polyphenols, which help protect the heart and lower blood glucose.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2025
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The Atlantic, 19 Nov. 2025
On top of all this, how one wrote with these old pens was very different from today, beyond having to keep dipping a nib pen in the ink every few words.
—New Atlas, 29 Oct. 2025
Ardbeg House, a luxury 12-room hotel that sits on the nib of Port Ellen, a quaint town on the Hebridean island just off Scotland’s west coast.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2025
Cacao nibs are rich in polyphenols, which help protect the heart and lower blood glucose.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nib
Noun
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The seed emerges from within the boy, who wakes to find it in his mouth—not a date stone, but a polished walnut kernel.—
Anel Rakhimzhanova,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
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Do your best to avoid letting your mouth get ahead of your mind.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Notably, the jury saw body-camera footage from May 21, 2023, when deputies with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office visited Colt and Colin Gray’s home after receiving an FBI tip about an online threat to shoot up a school.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
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Anyone with information has been asked to contact detectives at 203-946-6304 or the department’s anonymous tip line at 866- 888-TIPS (8477).—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The bright red, tubular flowers attract hummingbirds, whose long beaks and tongues perfectly suit the flower shape.—
Anne Readel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Feb. 2026
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Analysis of the bone’s vascular canals and surface texture suggests this massive blade was sheathed in a keratinous horn, much like a modern bird’s beak.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Feb. 2026
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In the end, Democratic voters appeared to side with Talarico’s argument that winning in Texas would require not only energizing the base but also persuading voters who have grown uncomfortable with Republican leadership.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
4 Mar. 2026
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On the highest end of the balance spectrum, 665,000 accounts ended last year with balances of $1 million or more, up from 537,000 in 2024.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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One of the doors then swings open, and Leija appears holding a firearm in one hand, with the muzzle pointed outside.—
Chase Rogers,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Louis saw muzzle flashes and the truck’s rear windshield exploded.—
Matthew Ormseth,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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This meant that in 2025, when no fewer than 15 creative directors showed debut collections across the apex strata of fashion, Lee and Burberry were insulated from the drama.—
Luke Leitch,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2026
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The death of a figure who dominated Iranian politics, religion and foreign policy for more than three decades (and who never formally named a successor) has created profound uncertainty about succession and stability at the apex of the Islamic Republic.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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The man, named Bawrgiyo Jaw, is possessed of a tremendous mandible, and the black tips of his spectacles loop over the tops of ears that enclose a full head of black hair.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
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The animal dislodged the boy’s mandible, left a groove in his skull, broke his clavicle and left a bite mark on his right ankle.—
Sara Novak,
Scientific American,
27 Jan. 2026
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The skin on her nose was said to have been peeling from the sun.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
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Her nose clogged with thick mucus.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Nib.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nib. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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