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Recent Examples of pairing
Despite its hefty price tag, Chalamet styled the piece in a nonchalant way, pairing it with a leather jacket, sweatpants, and a cool pair of tan sneakers.
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2025
Christian Allaire, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pairing
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By combining all the different brands in a single kitchen, Lore said Wonder can serve geographies and regions that don’t have the population numbers to support larger fast-casual chains like Chipotle or Cava.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
10 June 2026
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An instant coconut cordial is made by combining coconut milk and sugar.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
10 June 2026
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ReachTV programs screens at gates and other common areas across more than 80 airports, mixing original programming and licensed content.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
8 June 2026
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Frankie Knuckles, a New Yorker who moved to Chicago in the ’70s, began spinning at a West Loop spot called the Warehouse in 1977, seamlessly mixing American and European disco with obscure soul and electronic records.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
7 June 2026
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At these protests, Patriot Front members wear matching chino pants, blue button-down shirts and white face gaiters.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Clairvoyant Brewing is tapping its own fresh kegs again after an 18-month beer production halt, launching a Czech pilsner Friday priced at $5 a pint for that day only — matching the price when the Boise brewery opened in 2017.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
4 June 2026
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One man from Philadelphia is on a mission to collect a bottle of beer produced in each country — merging his affection for soccer and suds ahead of the tournament.—
Chilekasi Adele,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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The acts played the same local haunts and campus functions before merging into a supergroup that would alter the course of modern music history.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 June 2026
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Fontainebleau Miami Beach Miami Beach, Florida A Miami Beach icon for more than 50 years, Fontainebleau Miami Beach spans 22 oceanfront acres, blending golden-era glamour with modern luxury.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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For the former Harper’s Bazaar UK editor and stylist — who established Neous in 2017 with a focus on footwear blending form and function and then expanded the approach to bags in 2020 — what was missing from such a customer’s wardrobe and from the market was a sneaker that wasn’t driven by logos.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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The more such institutions can resist integrating AI tools into every aspect of their operations, and instead incentivize human intellectual engagement even at the expense of efficiency, the better as far as patience is concerned.—
Christian B. Miller,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
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The distinction Allen draws — between hiding nutrition and integrating it — is the heart of the trend.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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And the indie is committed to connecting writers and editors who’ve been impacted by the carceral system with those who have not.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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While there isn’t enough time in the show for everyone to have a one-on-one experience with the dancer, watching an audience and cast member attempt to get in sync with each other underlines the night’s themes of connecting.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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The Saturday night balloon glow is a literal highlight, pilots synchronizing their burner ignitions for a spectacle guaranteed to bring on oohs and ahs.—
Shauna Farnell,
Denver Post,
25 May 2026
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Working out the process of synchronizing and timing the cantilevers’ motion and light beams to generate the right colors at the right time was a substantial effort, according to Andy Greenspon, a researcher at MITRE who also worked on the project.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Pairing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pairing. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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