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Noun
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This container garden features a bold palette of red and chartreuse in the classic combo of thrillers, fillers, and spillers.—
Midwest Living,
Midwest Living,
22 Apr. 2026 -
Ultra-concentrated, enzyme-rich formulas deliver best-in-class cleaning power without harsh chemicals, dyes, or fillers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Sheryl DeVore has worked as a full-time and freelance reporter, editor and photographer for the Chicago Tribune and its subsidiaries.—
Sheryl DeVore,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Many REITs have embraced the role even though the subsidiaries must pay corporate taxes and risk losing money if the businesses do poorly.—
Jordan Rau,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Uniting the Selke Guys One of the luxuries Tampa has at its disposal is having two terrific defensive centers in Anthony Cirelli and Yanni Gourde.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Our room, for example, had luxuries like a bathtub that jutted out from the bathroom, overlooking the oversized terrace that stepped us into the layered garden.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In time, reticules became more ornate and decorative, fashioned in delicate silks and velvets with intricate embroideries.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2026
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Vogue points to bold and bright sneakers for spring, plus those with details like sequins and floral embroideries, among other trends.—
Claire Peltier,
ABC News,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Recreation amenities were a key part of the development of the plans, and retention of open space, as was the style of the buildings, the representatives said.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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Enjoy luxurious stays at The Sanctuary, a five-star hotel offering modern amenities and breathtaking views.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Bring Alaïa’s soft sage skirt into sharp focus with the addition of monochromatic extras—a sculptural black top and optic white heels.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2026
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On the forward change, Sturm had a choice of three extras in Reichel, Mikey Eyssimont and Alex Steeves.—
Stephen Conroy,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Sandalow said that means states will focus on enhancements and upgrades to their current systems.—
Sarah Jane Tribble,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The creators plan to add support for more games in the future, and players will also be able to create their own enhancements for individual games using tools built into the emulator.—
Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Nonnecessities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonnecessities. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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