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Noun
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And Dana Walden was sort of a pioneer both at Fox’s studio and then at the network of things that were edgy.—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
2 May 2025 -
Choose from the Legends Tee, which honors Black pioneers of skateboarding with six black-and-white, high-contrast action shots, or the Wheels Tee, an homage to skateboarders’ determination and grit.—
Alia Yee Noll,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Whimsical, preppy, and versatile, these hues add a burst of freshness into any space, designers say.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2025
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The evening’s dress code is Tailored for You, which will hopefully inspire celebrities to push the boundaries of tailored menswear and embrace the opportunity to highlight Black designers.—
Whitney Perry,
Glamour,
2 May 2025
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Calderone has spared no expense, bringing together a team of trainers, tech developers, media specialists and veterinarians to ensure that both the horses and the technology surrounding them receive the highest level of care.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Today, applications for approval by the Commission are generally filed by developers and their lobbyists, who promptly obtain access to Commission staff — access that preservationists don’t have.—
Michael S. Hiller,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Avant-gardist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avant-gardist. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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