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Noun
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Be sure to remove your flannel sheets from the dryer as soon as possible to prevent stiffness.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
22 Feb. 2026 -
Designed as a buildable mist, this flexible, brushable spray keeps your style in place without adding stiffness or causing flaking and crunching.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
22 Feb. 2026
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And with the proliferation of small presses and the ascendance of self publishing as viable, if less expeditious or prestigious strategies for writers, even the indifference of mainstream publishers is not always the final word.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
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When told that Montreal is now the new official Guinness titleholder, though, Pavlopoulos expressed cool indifference, pointing out that therein lies a key difference in the tale of two cities.—
Vivian Song,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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The book’s occasional oases of self-examination are surrounded by dusty expanses of omission and unconcern.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
13 Dec. 2025
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Whatever the reason, Maxwell’s strength and the shark’s apparent unconcern put one of Maxwell’s friends in danger.—
Donald Millus,
Outdoor Life,
3 July 2025
Noun
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John saw Mattie and Prince as obstacles to his musical career, which led to his aloofness, anger, bullying, and hostility toward the family.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Feb. 2026
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Your sudden aloofness could hurt a loved one!—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Woodenness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/woodenness. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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