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Recent Examples of sportyShrugged around her like a shawl was a sporty black hoodie—from her own brand Skims, maybe?—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 26 June 2025 That name, clearly, didn’t work under the new naming system, so after the update, that name was passed on to a sporty version of the compact sedan, the A4, several years later.—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 24 June 2025 According to cast members, athletic wear like sporty skorts and dresses is a perfect way to stay comfortable and stylish for your Disney day.—Jennifer Vermeer, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2025 Most recently, the sporty staple appeared (and reappeared) in Chanel’s resort 2026 collection in unexpected pairings that were anything but prim.—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 20 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for sporty
There are photographs from those years, in an album with captions my mother wrote on bits of masking tape: my parents posing with other recent arrivals from Kolkata, looking relaxed on what must have been a Sunday afternoon.
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Jhumpa Lahiri,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
The beaches are wide and relaxed, and the surrounding trails offer dramatic views of the Ligurian coastline.
Within the outcome document, the drafters champion several strategies to expand domestic tax bases, such as integrating the informal sector into the formal economy and identifying undeclared income and wealth.
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Nana Ama Sarfo,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
Whether for a casual outing, an afternoon of shopping, or even an informal dinner, this combination has the power to transform a simple look into a fashion statement.
Even casual users should take a moment to review their settings and chat history to make sure personal details aren’t being shared without their knowledge.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
Quiet luxury persists, but in a more casual, relaxed iteration.
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