origami
noun
ori·ga·mi
ˌȯr-ə-ˈgä-mē 
: the Japanese art or process of folding squares of paper into representational shapes
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Numerous reports from the supply chain note that Apple has decided against developing a brand new foldable screen from scratch and will instead turn to Samsung Display to supply the key component of its origami smartphone.
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Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
Jetter’s company offers her signature jewelry such as the $29,800 Fiery Bird of Paradise ring, and a $52,000 Paraiba tourmaline origami bangle.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 27 May 2025
In addition to storytime, the anniversary celebration gave children a chance to try origami and paint small flowerpots.
—Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 July 2025
The day will include a drumming performance by Tsukasa Taiko, Odori Japanese folk dance, musical performances with Japanese instruments, martial arts demonstrations, a Japanese calligraphy demonstration, origami lessons, food vendors and more.
—Annie Alleman, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025
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Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
Jetter’s company offers her signature jewelry such as the $29,800 Fiery Bird of Paradise ring, and a $52,000 Paraiba tourmaline origami bangle.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 27 May 2025
In addition to storytime, the anniversary celebration gave children a chance to try origami and paint small flowerpots.
—Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 July 2025
The day will include a drumming performance by Tsukasa Taiko, Odori Japanese folk dance, musical performances with Japanese instruments, martial arts demonstrations, a Japanese calligraphy demonstration, origami lessons, food vendors and more.
—Annie Alleman, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025
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origami
noun
ori·ga·mi
ˌȯr-ə-ˈgäm-ē
: the Japanese art of folding paper into shapes
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