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Adjective
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An otherwise entertaining year became quite messy in the final stages and ended on a sour note.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Mar. 2025 -
Comments Murder is the final course during a state dinner with foreign dignitaries on The Residence, a deliciously entertaining new murder mystery from Shondaland.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Six books offer readers armchair travel, amusing characters, and a dash of history.—
Yvonne Zipp,
Christian Science Monitor,
1 Apr. 2025
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Thankfully, in the case of Mark, the reality proved to be something much more amusing.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Where to watch: Prime Video, Peacock Classical Baby For a more soothing musical option, try HBO’s ‘90s show Classical Baby.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
9 Apr. 2025
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Speaking of Nancy Meyers and Steve Martin, there’s probably nothing more soothing than watching Meryl Streep cook in a gorgeous Santa Barbara kitchen.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Furthermore, a focused approach to marketing Elgin as a hospitable destination for investment could yield substantial long-term benefits.—
Courier-News,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
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Planting a pollinator garden with milkweed (the only plant the butterflies will lay eggs on) and nectar-producing plants (for eating) can provide a hospitable habitat for migrating monarchs.—
Jessica Boehm,
Axios,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Suddenly, everyone’s wardrobe is far more cheerful, nature is blooming in every corner, and our favorite brands begin unveiling fresh colorways inspired by the season’s change.—
Maya Gandara,
StyleCaster,
2 Apr. 2025
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The Many Faces of Organizational Silence Toxic positivity isn't just about being excessively cheerful.—
Tracy Lawrence,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Cognitive dissonance is about resolving conflicts in information by choosing what is most comfortable.—
Hersh Shefrin,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The Thunder led for all of 44 seconds, with the Rockets enjoying a comfortable wire-to-wire victory.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Thune, a fourth-term senator from South Dakota, is an awkward leader for Trump’s ruthless Republican Party, in part because even Democrats invariably describe him as amiable and honest.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
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Onstage, Wood is unhurried, an amiable man who, despite being 46, has the countenance of a churchgoing grandfather who still starches his Sunday suit.—
Ismail Muhammad,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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It's supposed to be a joyous occasion, when families feast and purchase new clothes for children -- but most of Gaza's 2 million people are just trying to survive.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Mar. 2025
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Gabriela Jaquez made sure to marinate in this moment, bouncing gleefully toward half-court while her teammates formed a joyous mob.—
Austin Knoblauch,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Recreative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recreative. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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