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Adjective
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An elevator will connect all the decks, providing easy access to the entertaining areas throughout.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
23 Feb. 2026 -
Putting it all together, what DM Performance has created isn’t a supercar slayer, but something arguably more entertaining.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Weekly, Weber and Finger have kept reliable and amusing tabs on the ever-expanding universe of Whos and dissected the increasingly jumbled celebrity hierarchy.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
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In his gobsmacking third appearance in the franchise, Tommy continues to be the victim of, well, not just Jason Voorhees, but somewhat amusing coincidence as well.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The space is soothing—low lit, a big fireplace, deep sofas in the entry area.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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Honey coats the throat and may help reduce coughing, making the combo especially soothing.—
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The lack of spoken words gives it a calming, quietly intense quality.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2026
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In the brain, glycine acts as an inhibitory neurotransmitter and affects NMDA receptors, which promote a calming, sleep-friendly state of mind.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The shark had apparently found the most hospitable band within that stack and was tracking it along the seafloor.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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For Muslims, many of whom eschew alcohol, and for anyone seeking liquor-free or family-friendly social options, the cafes are hospitable hangouts and a late-night alternative to nighttime clubbing.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Cheesy drop biscuits make your typical chicken pot pie even more comforting.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
23 Feb. 2026
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Buckled heels hold a comforting, nostalgic flair, especially in buttery soft suede.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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What better way to celebrate all that is to come than with a colorful, cheerful manicure?—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
21 Feb. 2026
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Life underground is no longer the Pleasantville-like, cheerful place viewers first encountered in Season 1.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Expect countless laps around the 45-meter saltwater stretch, always heated to a comfortable temperature and lined with more loungers than hotel guests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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Featuring a vibrant color palette, Palmer’s collection with Fabletics includes 17 pieces with the PowerHold proprietary fabric designed with maximum compression for a comfortable fit and function.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Recreative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recreative. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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