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Adjective
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Before the film ends with onscreen graphics listing Melania’s achievements as first lady in such laudatory fashion that North Korea would blush, she’s shown posing for her official portrait.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026 -
As several polls and surveys of consumer confidence reveal, the public’s view of contemporary economic conditions contrasts sharply with Trump’s laudatory assessment, and some believe his strategy of denying affordability concerns could hurt the GOP's chances in next year’s elections.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Dec. 2025
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Despite landing in Sacramento, the Horned Frogs still were appreciative of reaching another NCAA Tournament and hosting the first two rounds in Fort Worth.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Mar. 2026
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After scoring a more mortal 21 points in Thursday’s 112-105 win against Milwaukee – the Heat’s seventh victory in a row – Adebayo was circumspect, appreciative and reflective about making history.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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What historians and theologians know about Francis comes primarily from his own writings and hagiographic texts.—
Vanessa Corcoran,
The Conversation,
2 Feb. 2026
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Of course, a person making a hagiographic documentary about the production of the show for Netflix probably isn’t the world’s most neutral source.—
Sharon Adarlo,
Futurism,
14 Jan. 2026
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The Renaissance-style bust is supportive and flattering, while the waist holds you in without restricting your movement.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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Spanx Supersmooth Stretch Twill Wide Leg Pant Finding flattering petite trousers can be a struggle, to say the least, but these stretchy, wide-leg pants from Spanx check all the boxes—from length to style.—
Melony Forcier,
InStyle,
13 Mar. 2026
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This is one of the saner decisions the Giants have made in a long time, which is a positive reflection on John Harbaugh and Dawn Aponte in their first offseason running the roster and salary cap.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
13 Mar. 2026
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You’re known for making documentaries about positive glimmers of hope from places around the world where otherwise there’s mostly been doom and despair.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Clearly, new coach John Harbaugh had a favorable assessment of Neal from the 2022 draft process when the Alabama lineman was viewed as a top prospect.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Borrowers with good credit and steady income have the most options, including debt consolidation programs with favorable terms.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Union Oyster House is known for its complimentary homemade cornbread, clam chowder, local seafood and, of course, oysters.—
The Providence Journal,
The Providence Journal,
13 Mar. 2026
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Though each room also provides complimentary waters, plus coffee pods and a Nespresso machine.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In other words, the sun may not have arrived in a life-friendly environment purely by chance, but rather as a consequence of the formation of the galactic bar.—
Charles Q. Choi,
Space.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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The seizure has angered Ukrainian authorities, who accused Hungary's Russia-friendly government of acting illegally.—
JUSTIN SPIKE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Praiseful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/praiseful. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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