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The hue is deepening into richer, more golden tones, a shift away from the airy butter yellow that still brightens contemporary collections.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2026 -
Another key element is the slouchy shoulder bag that brightens up the outfit without adding more bulk.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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Grinding ice cubes with coarse salt helps break up buildup, while a handful of citrus peels freshens the scent.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Nothing freshens a room up quite like sparkling baseboards and walls.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
7 Apr. 2026
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Zaslav has become a symbol of a changing Hollywood, where jobs and budgets are being sacrificed to M&A and consolidation that enriches a handful of insiders.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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Get the recipe > Maple syrup enriches the batter for this bread pudding redolent with cinnamon and studded with raisins.—
SAVEUR Editors,
Saveur,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Smartens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smartens. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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