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Adjective
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And Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje has the showiest performance so far among the new additions to the already divisive Season 3.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
15 Apr. 2026 -
Those showy, French hydrangeas need more water than 'Limelight' or 'Pee Gee' hydrangeas, which can tolerate drought.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
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Inspired by director Daniel Blake Schwartz’s real-life experiences, this striking debut feature charts the uneven cycles of addiction and recovery among several interconnected lives in Chelsea, Massachusetts with grit and emotional clarity.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
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Use a pair of 10X50 binoculars to spot C/2025 R3's glowing nucleus, or long-exposure photography to capture striking details in Comet PanSTARRS' tail as it's buffeted by the solar wind.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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China has made robotics a national priority, but despite flashy events like the half marathon, the country’s software still lags behind the US’, analysts said.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
19 Apr. 2026
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Restricted footwear, like big boots, or flashy styles with tons of metal hardware are often flagged and asked to be removed.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 2026
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Before the splashy announcement came years of behind-the-scenes grunt work.—
Zachary Hansen,
AJC.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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The organization has sought to downplay the news, sharing it on LinkedIn on Thursday rather than issuing a formal press release or splashy social media post to avoid detracting from Fashion Revolution Week.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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However, on appliances that aren’t washed just by the process of using them, this DIY duo may leave a slick film and odd, lingering smells.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
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The inclement weather was a factor early with slick footballs impacting the passing game, but the group’s spirits remained high.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Elsa’s story is quickly revealed as fiction, written by Raúl, a film director in 2026 (Argentina’s Leonardo Sbaraglia, an Almodovar look-alike in his flamboyant bouffant white hair).—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
6 Apr. 2026
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Catherine O'Hara, who died suddenly in January, played matriarch Moira Rose, a flamboyant former soap opera star.—
Anthony Mason,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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This rocking chair is equal parts dramatic and functional, featuring a stacked cylinder back, rocker frame and arm rests in a black glossy finish.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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The thick, glossy coating is a perfect mix of sweet (honey), spicy (red pepper and fresh ginger), tang (vinegar) and umami (fish sauce).—
Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
16 Apr. 2026
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If cooking is a priority, a snazzy barbecue can even serve as a focal point for your patio.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
15 Apr. 2026
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Nicole Kidman opted for a snazzy hoodie at the premiere of her new series Margo's Got Money Troubles.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Showstopping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showstopping. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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