His discoveries promise to upset the gaming tables of every school of thought that wagers on new and untested art for idlers’ rewards: the love of novelty, the will to make or unmake reputations, the wish to be hip or au courant.
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Mark Greif,
Harper's Magazine,
26 July 2024
Their name exudes the essence of an idler and slacker, but women’s loafers themselves are quite the opposite.
Scar then proceeds to desolate the kingdom, with the help of hyenas, while Simba, in exile, grows up to become a pleasure-hunting, grub-eating sluggard.
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Anthony Lane,
The New Yorker,
19 July 2019
Clearly, supervision at your job is lax, and your sluggard classmate is taking advantage of that.
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Kwame Anthony Appiah,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2017
Tilocow Metal Chain Loafers Similar to Middleton’s pair, these on-sale loafers feature gold chain details, memory foam cushioning, and raised insoles to alleviate foot pressure.
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Isabel Bekele,
InStyle,
9 Feb. 2026
Style them with something sporty—a jersey, baseball hat, or sneakers—for a modern contrast, or dress them up with loafers for a more polished look.
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