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Recent Examples of white-headed
The stamps unveiled Thursday at the National Eagle Center in Wabasha, Minnesota, showcase the bird across five major life stages, from a fuzzy hatchling to the iconic white-headed adult depicted on the country’s seal.
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Sarah Raza, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2026
Much better to bring your own pair and be able to fully appreciate truly wonderful sights, like the face of the white-headed vulture.
—Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Dec. 2025
Another species of vulture, the white-headed vulture, already went locally extinct in KwaZulu-Natal.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
The largest white droppings belonged to the seagulls — black-headed laughing gulls and white-headed herring gulls — McKenzie explained.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
Recent efforts have concentrated on the white-headed vulture, with a population of only 3,685 adults continent-wide, according to BirdLife International, and only a small percentage of that figure in South Africa.
—Gertrude Kitongo, CNN, 22 Feb. 2024
Sarah Raza, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2026
Much better to bring your own pair and be able to fully appreciate truly wonderful sights, like the face of the white-headed vulture.
—Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Dec. 2025
Another species of vulture, the white-headed vulture, already went locally extinct in KwaZulu-Natal.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
The largest white droppings belonged to the seagulls — black-headed laughing gulls and white-headed herring gulls — McKenzie explained.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
Recent efforts have concentrated on the white-headed vulture, with a population of only 3,685 adults continent-wide, according to BirdLife International, and only a small percentage of that figure in South Africa.
—Gertrude Kitongo, CNN, 22 Feb. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for white-headed
Adjective
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The vampire at the center of Rice’s beloved novels has flirted with music before.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Keeping hope alive With their voices loud and signs up high, BCSB leaders, parents, and supporters rallied Thursday in an effort to keep their beloved school open.—
Dennis Valera,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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How can there be so much life bursting around you when your loved one has died?—
Liz Shulman,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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It’s chosen to mark a milestone, celebrate an achievement, or share a meaningful experience with friends and loved ones.—
Chris Perugini,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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The San Francisco art and film community is mourning the loss of two cherished figures after Judith Sheldon, 84, and her husband, Wylie Sheldon, 86, were found dead Monday in a car parked off Interstate 5 north of Redding.—
Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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The siblings and their spouses, however, are frequent fixtures at royal family holidays and social events, with Mike describing riding in the Royal Procession at Royal Ascot as a cherished experience.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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For this, we’re granted precious flashback rations, which up until this point, have been a rare commodity this season.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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The soft, flexible construction folds easily into a tote or the corner of a carry-on without eating up precious space.—
Robin Raven,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
Adjective
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Whether spread on warm pancakes, melted onto corn on the cob, baked into our favorite cakes, cookies and pies or enjoyed atop fresh bread, both have earned a permanent place in many kitchens.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
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Surprisingly, buyers' favorite colors this year go beyond plain white, with certain hues helping rooms feel larger, calmer, and easier to imagine living in.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 June 2026
Adjective
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The secret to this crowd-pleasing dip is the flavorful addition of sweet Vidalia onions.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
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Each flower releases a sweet scent that can easily fill your entire walkway with fragrance.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
Adjective
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Linen-blend Beach Pants are tailor-made for the season with their darling blue gingham pattern and relaxed fit.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2026
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The show is part variety spectacular, part cabaret, part magic show, but always exceptionally darling.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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The talks will include US Vice President JD Vance, Jared Kushner and the US special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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No one enters without a hotel reservation or special pass.—
Gabriela Aoun Angueira,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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“White-headed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/white-headed. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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