Japan’s monarchy has for centuries maintained male-only succession, which is on-brand for a deeply patriarchal society where men dominate other spheres of life such as business and politics.
—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
14 July 2026
Economists and researchers are still trying to better understand how AI is affecting society as more powerful tools are released publicly.
While Odysseus’ emotional journey here can be as choppy as a rough day at sea, and the ‘civilization is eroding’ theme is undercooked, the film’s bigger observations on the effects of war on those who are forced to participate in it are well met.
—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
15 July 2026
Instead, cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema’s lens emphasizes the wildness of the landscape in a way that suggests how tentative civilization’s hold on this place is.
The series unfolds against Japan’s ongoing debate over beauty standards – a culture growing more open to diverse appearances even as its cosmetic surgery sector remains one of its fastest-growing industries.
—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 July 2026
His reporting focuses on luxury travel and culture-forward experiences that explore how place, identity, and hospitality intersect.
Court documents show Robertson took a minor from Frisco, Texas to Atlanta, Georgia, in May 2024 to attend a furry convention, a gathering centered around a subculture involving anthropomorphic animal characters and costumes.
—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
14 July 2026
The subculture then migrated to Twitter before shifting to more visual platforms such as Pinterest.
—
Sophia Zhang,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
7 July 2026
This group also has an important window of opportunity where lifestyle changes can still significantly reverse or reduce disease risk.
—
Nicole Williams,
AJC.com,
14 July 2026
In recent years, she’s leaned into lifestyle content in addition to her signature makeup and beauty vlogs, giving followers a peek at her worldwide travels and love for interior design.
This study focuses on people who played soccer at the highest levels, but a lot of people play for at least some period of their lives.
—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
12 July 2026
This British drama series follows a woman named Emma over the course of more than six decades of her life, from the 1900s through the 1970s, working her way from impoverished maid to the world’s richest woman.
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.