as in now
keenly aware of and responsive to the latest developments especially in fashion and entertainment
of the rappers on the scene, he was definitely the most def
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Adjective
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During the final episodes of The End of an Era, Taylor Swift received a letter the NFL tight end wrote his now fiancée before her tour came to a close in December of 2024.—
Denise Warner,
Billboard,
23 Dec. 2025 -
Together with his now ex-wife Karen, the two built the Cherry Creek Country Club, although Hart insists Karen did most of the work.—
Matthew Geiger,
Denver Post,
2 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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When the Denver Post offices were downtown, a group of reporters and editors always ran outside to watch.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
22 Jan. 2026
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Almost everything on this list is directly downtown, with two or so things being a 10- to 15-minute drive away.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
20 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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It’s crafted with a hip-length fit complete with several stripes on the sleeves and the Adidas logo on the chest, and the foldover collar creates an almost preppy finish.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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Stand in front of the box with your feet hip-width apart, engaging your core muscles.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The colorful, detailed drawings span the full cover, quite different from Elizabeth’s minimalistic but stylish approach.—
Jess deCourcy Hinds
February 13,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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However, the English Garden has a remarkably roomy and stylish interior that feels more like an apartment than a traditional tiny house.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Feb. 2026
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