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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pièces de résistance
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Many works of Georges Méliès are even believed to have been burned as the original negatives, as the nitrate film stock is incredibly fragile and inflammable.—
Munis Raza,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026 -
The organization was founded in 1992 with a series of artist commissions and installations for specific places, focused on public engagement with the arts and the social and political contexts explored in these works.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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Museums & Cultural Landmarks Home to masterpieces by Raphael, Caravaggio and Mantegna, this elegant gallery is one of Italy’s most important art museums, located in the Brera district.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2026
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Twenty-four masterpieces, many rarely lent, were gathered from museums all over the world and brought together in the city where Caravaggio, born Michelangelo Merisi, arrived penniless in 1592.—
Nicole Krauss,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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You might already be acquainted with her Northern cousin, chicken Tetrazzini, named after Italian opera singer Luisa Tetrazzini.—
Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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Guests were treated to performances from the Korean American Youth Choir of New York and Kaka, a Peking opera vocalist.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
20 Feb. 2026
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Holland made only a few cosmetic moves ahead of Friday’s trade deadline, shipping out forwards Corey Perry and Warren Foegele for draft picks and adding Scott Laughton and Mathieu Joseph, depth pieces, neither of whom are signed beyond this season.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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These are problem-solving pieces that save space, simplify outfits, and make getting from gate to getaway feel effortless.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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