as in models
someone of such unequaled perfection as to deserve imitation
in medieval legend Sir Galahad is the nonesuch of the noble knight with a pure and unselfish heart
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However, the models rely heavily on assumptions about Ganymede’s internal chemistry, and scientists still cannot directly observe the moon’s deep interior.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026 -
If properly cared for, newer models last around 20 years.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2026
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Long before modern multiculturalism, the American founding itself drew heavily upon biblical ideas and categories rooted in the Torah.—
Ari Berman,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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This brief genius window can make strategy clearer, reveal missing pieces, and turn vague ideas into usable next steps.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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Anybody heading into the spring with a seasonably cheerful and rosy view of world affairs will be well-met by the return of the patron saints of drone metal, pulling on their cloaks to herald our everlong winter.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
23 Mar. 2026
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There the grave still is, of Ireland’s three patron saints, under a granite slab added at the start of the 20th century to stop pilgrims stealing soil from the site.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
17 Mar. 2026
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His furniture regularly commands staggering prices at auction houses like Christie’s and Sotheby’s, while his architectural works are increasingly gaining recognition as some of the most important examples of postwar Italian modernism.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
13 May 2026
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Well, there's a couple examples.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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In all, 12 Terrells have worked at AT&T or its various incarnations.—
Thomas C. Zambito,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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There have been several incarnations since, all with shapeshifting powers that transform their drippy clay body structures; all have been adversaries of Batman.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
14 Apr. 2026
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Someone who embodied our highest ideals.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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The look Karanikolaou once embraced was popularized by high-profile celebrities like Jennifer Lopez and Kim Kardashian, whose curvier silhouettes dominated beauty ideals for years.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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“Nonesuches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonesuches. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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