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Canadians’ absence in Las Vegas is symbolic of the United States’ fractured relationship with its neighbor and the ripple effects of unwinding ties between the two countries.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026 -
The exhibit shows how women have been represented in ceramics, sculpture and symbolic imagery across ancient Mesoamerican cultures and connects the traditions to the lives of powerful women throughout Latin American history.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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These trump cards depicted allegorical figures such as Justice, Temperance, Death, and The World, reflecting Renaissance ideals of virtue, morality, and cosmic order.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 Feb. 2026
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While design-minded sleuths can pick out these details and assign allegorical meaning to them, there are other subtle hints throughout the show as well.—
Alison McDermott,
Architectural Digest,
19 Feb. 2026
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For fans of true crime, Raftery has written a fascinating biography and origin story about one of pop culture’s most emblematic serial killers, and his lasting bite on society.—
Costa Beavin Pappas,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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The heels are accented with the emblematic Gucci Horsebit hardware in a gold-toned finish for a signature touch.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Sylleptic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sylleptic. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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