reliefs

plural of relief

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Recent Examples of reliefs Anchored by Studio Gypsandconcrete and IDAAF Architects constructivist candleholder designs, the tapered wax flambeaus twist and turn with plantlike reliefs winding up to the top. Adrian Madlener, Curbed, 13 Sep. 2025 Existing savings reliefs and incentives tilt heavily in favor of the better off, and are inordinately complicated to boot. Clive Crook, Twin Cities, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reliefs
Noun
  • Droll and deadpan, Starnone’s novel offers an accounting of the tolls and the consolations of lifelong artistic pursuit.
    The New Yorker, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Yet even in an awkward or hurtful breakup conversation, the person being broken up with is still offered the dignity of being told to their face that the relationship is ending; ghostees aren’t even allowed these small consolations.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • One such provision was set to eliminate replacements on property taxes for all political subdivisions, a measure that critics say would cut funding to essential public services such as schools and emergency services.
    Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Madagascar’s prime minister and cabinet ministers will operate on an interim basis until replacements are found.
    Paige Bruton, semafor.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Original oak panelling, bespoke cabinetry, and subtle marquetry nod to Russell’s meticulous eye, while recent updates bring all the comforts of modern living without losing any of the house’s historic charm.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2025
  • The commenter argues that K’s desire to host in her own space, with all the comforts of home, is not unreasonable.
    Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Ward and Curlee also started the app Counterbalance, which provides daily encouragements, recipes, community and more.
    Emy LaCroix, People.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • But Sentnor was pleased with the patience the group of starters showed, noting the importance of the energy the substitutes brought to the game.
    Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025
  • But Moyes will be pleased by the impact made by his substitutes against Palace, Alcaraz chief among them.
    Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Euro zone inflation picks up pace European investors are considering various data releases on Wednesday.
    Tasmin Lockwood,Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
  • But although the months between September 2024 and August 2025 may have been light on the kind of superstar releases that seem preordained for Grammy sweeps, plenty of other contenders have emerged — and in such circumstances, obvious choices are in short supply.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025

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