as in warm
having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest
the salesman changed his palsy attitude when he realized that I wasn't buying
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as in paralysis
complete or partial loss of physical function (as motion or sensation) in a part of the body
palsy can sometimes be caused by a brain injury
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Recent Examples of palsy
Max Rego, The Hill, 26 Feb. 2026
Jackson suffered from progressive supranuclear palsy, a rare brain disease.
—Dana Afana, Freep.com, 25 Feb. 2026
CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Jackson, who had battled the neurodegenerative condition progressive supranuclear palsy for more than a decade, died at home Tuesday surrounded by family.
—Johanna Neuman, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Jackson, 84, died earlier this month after a lengthy battle with the neurodegenerative disorder progressive supranuclear palsy.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 26 Feb. 2026
Jackson suffered from progressive supranuclear palsy, a rare brain disease.
—Dana Afana, Freep.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Noun
Jackson died in February at the age of 84 following a battle with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a condition similar to Parkinson's disease.
—CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Jackson, who had battled the neurodegenerative condition progressive supranuclear palsy for more than a decade, died at home Tuesday surrounded by family.
—Johanna Neuman, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
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Set the scene Starting with wrap-around windows in the hotel lobby that frame the outside hustle and bustle, everywhere from the lounge to the elevators and suites have a warm, art-forward, and fresh vibe.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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Pour the lot into a blender, add ice, and your Moscow mule becomes even more of a warm-weather lounge-fellow.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
10 June 2026
Noun
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In a small percentage of cases, the virus can invade the nervous system, causing coma, paralysis or death.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
2 June 2026
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In 2021, the music tycoon was diagnosed with Bell's palsy, a type of temporary facial paralysis, which forced him to postpone a portion of his annual pre-Grammys gala.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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The service The service is formal, but friendly and attentive, and the concierge showed an enthusiastic passion for the city that created moments for interest and exploration beyond the Guggenheim.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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There will also be activities for all ages, including youth soccer clinics, family-friendly games, refreshments, halftime snacks and inflatable attractions such as a giant soccer dart game.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Ask the gracious waitstaff for their recommendation—they’ll never steer you wrong.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Sanremo news The Royal Hotel Sanremo, a gracious five-star Belle Epoque landmark, is one of the Riviera’s best-value luxury offerings.—
Catherine Sabino,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Margaret, like Daniel, ends up on the lam, and Spielberg whisks the audience along for these two merry chases.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
9 June 2026
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Reddit threads and gossip pages are ablaze with speculation about who will get the invite, but Swift seems to be opting for a more-the-merrier approach.—
Anna Grace Lee,
Vogue,
4 June 2026
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“Palsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palsy. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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