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Ralph Reed reminded me that, for Faith & Freedom and many similar conservative organizations, there are no showy national rallies.—
Charles Duhigg,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026 -
The service The service is fantastic, but never over the top or showy.—
Megan Spurrell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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One striking example is UHZ1, which reveals that accreting supermassive black holes were already in place just 470 million years after the Big Bang, with masses roughly 10 million times that of the sun.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The end result is a striking space that feels entirely unique, even in a region as architecturally eclectic as Southern California.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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Not in some flashy way, but in a manner that enhances the fundamental intimacy of the piece.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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These fake Chrome add-ons did not rely on flashy tricks or obvious warnings.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The team’s most significant winter deals so far have been reunions with Trent Grisham and Cody Bellinger and the front office might be avoiding splashy new additions by design.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Netflix’s ambitions in Japan, the world’s third-largest entertainment market, were on clear display in a production deal mentioned in passing Tuesday during the streamer’s splashy content showcase in Tokyo.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Jan. 2026
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The slick material keeps chafing to a minimum during workouts, and the brushed inside is so soft against the skin and helps keep cold air out and your body heat in.—
Olivia Dubyak,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
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Between the melting ice under the court and heavy rain Thursday night in Chicago, condensation created a slick and dangerous playing surface.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Dua Lipa’s shoes complemented an ensemble from the Métiers d’Art collection, a look which was businessy in its silhouette yet flamboyant in its colors and pattern.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Oh, and there’s also a splashy new museum for contemporary art, MICAS, which opened last year with an inaugural exhibition by the flamboyant Portuguese artist Joana Vasconcelos.—
Anna Grace Lee,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2026
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Her makeup highlights included a bold brow with lined eyes and a glossy lip.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Leathered and soft-honed finishes will replace ultra-glossy finishes, and natural stone with movement and depth will replace flat, one-dimensional countertop materials.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
30 Jan. 2026
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Still, among your eclectic array of potential prospects, someone is also drawn to your originality and your snazzy ideas.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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That's right, Marathon is back and looking snazzier than before.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Showstopping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showstopping. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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