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Adjective
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Each composition, cut, and camera move is expressive and carefully selected, and the lighting by cinematographer Ellen Kuras is beautiful without feeling self-conscious or showy.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
10 June 2026 -
But Raman — whose husband is veteran 30 Rock writer and producer Vali Chandrasekaran — has quietly subverted her showy target in a way befitting that series.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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The scenes along the concrete loggias above the koi pond are especially colorful and striking.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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In recent years, the rapid adoption of generative AI tools has coincided with a striking convergence in capabilities.—
Heather Farmbrough,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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But the strategy, albeit flashy, has yielded mixed results in key races this cycle as candidates try to figure out how much political power an influencer can have.—
Elena Moore,
NPR,
15 June 2026
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Forget flashy sports cars or rare art.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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The production generates periodic boisterous fun along the way through brisk staging, galvanizing projections and splashy costuming, plus a few entertaining performances rippling out of the cast in bigger and smaller roles.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
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Maybe the answer to slumping sales and customer fatigue isn’t splashy, headline-grabbing hires or empty collabs.—
Dave Schilling
Contributing
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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Anti-slip textures improved grip on slick surfaces, while integrated crampons provided extra traction on hard ice.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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He was soon joined by South African singer Tyla for her slick verse.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Catalonia’s Catholics are reserved in their practice, without flamboyant Easter Week processions like those in Seville and other Spanish cities.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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Rather than seeking to modernize the text through flamboyant stylistic devices, director Gaël Morel offers a nuanced reinterpretation of its human relationships, focusing on how the characters interact, confront one another, and engage in dialogue.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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Reactions were otherwise subdued during the film—a life-like, but glossy depiction of the Iranian regime that struggled to keep audience attention.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
12 June 2026
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Beat on medium-high until thick, glossy, and room temperature, 4 to 6 minutes.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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The same folks who buy snazzy new off-roaders love spending big money on outdoor gear.—
Caleb Jacobs,
The Drive,
4 June 2026
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Dirdie Birdie will provide a mini-golf experience as well as a snazzy restaurant with an elevated brunch.—
Ella Gonzales
June 4,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2026
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“Showstopping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showstopping. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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