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Adjective
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Season generously with freshly ground black pepper.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
7 July 2025 -
In a bowl, combine brown sugar, crushed red pepper flakes, and freshly ground black pepper.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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Plus, whisked eggs and lemon juice, tempered with a little hot broth to prevent scrambling, add ultra-velvety texture to the soup without using any cream.—
Kate Merker,
Good Housekeeping,
6 Jan. 2021
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Made of microfleece yarns, the warm blanket feels soft and velvety, according to reviews.—
Isabel Garcia,
Peoplemag,
17 Nov. 2022
Adjective
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For detangling, expect the spray to work through knots so all that’s left are smooth strands that are much easier to style.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
8 July 2025
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One reviewer praised the smooth wheels and durable hardside shell that didn’t get marked up during their travels.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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Land Rover returns as the official vehicle of The Surf Lodge, offering guests an elevated way to explore Montauk, with a fleet of these refined yet rugged Defender SUVs.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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In a climate of uncertainty, designers proposed modular, adaptable wardrobes attuned to a global consumer, and the attention shifted away from slogans and theatrics toward refined construction and nuance, with block colors, versatile garments and an eye towards utility.—
Alice Pfeiffer,
CNN Money,
1 July 2025
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“Close-grained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/close-grained. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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