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Adjective
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Pillows Bed pillows and throw pillows alike are better purchased new than secondhand.—
Nina Derwin,
Martha Stewart,
11 Apr. 2026 -
For Barton, that moment became both a style foundation and a lesson in how secondhand clothing could create individuality in a way mass retail often could not.—
J.M. Banks
March 16,
Kansas City Star,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Retail or hand-me-down, these unwanted gifts take up not just physical but emotional space as well.—
Liana Satenstein,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
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These are hand-me-down stories, delivered in a familiar fashion, distinguished by an expert sense of craft.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Pitchfork,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Sitting on a worn wooden chair in the garden on a cool Tuesday afternoon, Chambers, 43, a professional glass and metalsmith, reflected on his antiquated strain of craftsmanship.—
Christopher Buchanan,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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Sealing gaps around windows and doors, adding insulation in accessible areas, installing a smart thermostat, or replacing worn weatherstripping can make a home more comfortable and may help reduce energy use over time.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
6 May 2026
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