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a presentation of an artistic work (as a piece of music) from a particular point of view
a very bizarre reading of one of Shakespeare's greatest tragedies by an alternative theater company
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Recent Examples of readings
European Literature Night 2025 returns to New York for its seventh edition, uniting a dynamic lineup of authors and translators from across Europe for an unforgettable evening of readings, discussions, and literary exchange.
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Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
For full daily and monthly horoscopes as well as expert readings, see our full Horoscopes experience.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
For the most part, though, his attention to detail and his feeling for structure yielded readings of inherent, inarguable rightness.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2025
This downward trend in shelter costs is likely to continue into 2026, acting as a stabilizing force on broader inflation readings.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
All rezoning cases or changes to the city map, Singler said, are categorized as ordinances, therefore requiring two public readings.
—Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
Kohler also notes that Dekoda may not work properly with darker toilet bowls, as the sensors rely on light reflection for accurate readings.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2025
Many states provide soil temperature readings and maps to assist planting decisions.
—Benjamin Vogt, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2025
Tarot readings will also be offered for an extra $20.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
For full daily and monthly horoscopes as well as expert readings, see our full Horoscopes experience.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
For the most part, though, his attention to detail and his feeling for structure yielded readings of inherent, inarguable rightness.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2025
This downward trend in shelter costs is likely to continue into 2026, acting as a stabilizing force on broader inflation readings.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
All rezoning cases or changes to the city map, Singler said, are categorized as ordinances, therefore requiring two public readings.
—Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
Kohler also notes that Dekoda may not work properly with darker toilet bowls, as the sensors rely on light reflection for accurate readings.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2025
Many states provide soil temperature readings and maps to assist planting decisions.
—Benjamin Vogt, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2025
Tarot readings will also be offered for an extra $20.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for readings
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Vogue’s Favorite Velvet Dresses While velvet’s heritage leans formal, modern interpretations push the fabric into fresh territory—think unexpected textures, colors, and silhouettes.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
22 Oct. 2025
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Luckily, he’s been pleased with the other interpretations of his work.—
William Earl,
Variety,
21 Oct. 2025
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Schuster said the Fujian is more likely a stepping stone, and China’s next carrier, the Type 004, on which early construction is believed to have begun, will incorporate lessons learned from it.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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Stories in which mystery and suspense and fear — stories replete with the trappings of the supernatural — were vehicles for lessons, for learning, for slices of life.—
Christa Carmen,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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According to Niccol, the company’s egg bites, including bacon and gruyère, Italian sausage, as well as egg white and roasted red pepper versions, have been a hit among customers and are here to stay.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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Comparatively, Carter’s versions of the boots typically resell for between $500 and $1,000 on sites like StockX, depending on the size and color.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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Unlike Madden, Higginbotham didn’t have the time, clout or money to charter a private bus around the country to his assignments.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Professors must rework lectures, assignments and tests to adhere to a prison's restrictions.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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The list of performers who will honor Carey with renditions of her songs will be announced closer to the event.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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How2work, a design production house in Hong Kong’s Kwun Tong district, manufactures most of the plastic renditions of the characters from The Monsters series.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Readings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/readings. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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