1
as in jokes
something said or done to cause laughter
though ostensibly a drama, the play is filled with zingy little nifties that lighten the mood
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2
as in beauties
something very good of its kind
that joke was a nifty
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Noun
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The jokes landed because the admiration underneath them was unmistakable.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
18 May 2026 -
Last week’s The Roast of Kevin Hart remains at #2 as clips of the jokes keep going viral on social media.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Noun
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One of the many beauties of being Mexican is the right to be very loud and proud (justifiably so) about our abundant culinary contributions.—
Inés Anguiano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 May 2026
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From tropical beauties to drought-tolerant natives, these perennials will keep your garden looking its best all summer long.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
Noun
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The tech is terrifying, but it’s treated matter-of-factly, played for barked laughs.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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How important to you is comedy and releasing tension with laughs?—
Joshua Rothkopf,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
Noun
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Hong Kong — For the past three decades, China has been a nation of homeowners — supercharging the world’s second-largest economy and fulfilling the dreams of millions.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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Harriette Cole is a lifestylist and founder of DREAMLEAPERS, an initiative to help people access and activate their dreams.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Yeah, who would’ve thought that putting hot stuff up your rectum could be risky.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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But for their own era, the ‘98 Padres were hot stuff.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 July 2025
Noun
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Crystal born from nuclear fire Clathrates are architectural wonders of the microscopic world.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 May 2026
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The independent watchmaker has experienced a massive surge in popularity over the past few years, moving from a niche IYKYK brand into the mainstream, with celebrities like Michael Jordan and Mark Zuckerberg strapping on its high-complication wonders.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Later, Jeff Train marvels at the teens' planning acumen.—
Natalie Escobar,
NPR,
12 May 2026
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Nowadays, thanks to the marvels of modern technology, most of us have easy access to the luxury of ice, and this component has simply been replaced with a good shake.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Friday, May 15, Birthday Lunch, Oven Fried Chicken, mashed potatoes, corn, whole grain bread, peaches, cake, milk.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Try blending it with strawberries, peaches, or raspberries, says Choe.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
12 May 2026
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“Nifties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nifties. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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