as in nicely
in a pleasing way
the supermodel smiled fetchingly for the camera
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When our expert reviewed it, the XPS 14 Premium's Intel Core Ultra 7 processor held up nicely in our performance tests, where the 32GB of RAM definitely came in clutch.
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As a bonus, this salad is make-ahead friendly, and the carrots soften nicely in the fridge for a day or two.
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Some pastimes are distractions, some are distortions, and some few are true distillations—refining a city or a place or a community to its essence, deliciously sipped by all.
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Enter the Darling Clementine, a tart, fizzy, deliciously pink alternative to classic morning cocktails.
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Her style was wholly her own, with a delightfully strange mix of off-kilter compositions, deadpan facial expressions, and historical references.
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All that makes his new album, TON UP, a delightfully unexpected left turn.
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Counties weren’t named for them until well after their deaths.
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But its usefulness extends well beyond northern Italian cuisine.
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Any greens work great here, but my family loves the crunchiness of iceberg and romaine here.
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This matching option looks great unbuttoned and billowy, with one hem tucked in, or tied at the waist for a cropped look.
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Chop it up finely, then put it in an ice cube tray with a thin layer of water on top.
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Attendees marked the historic occasion dressed in traditional barongs — formalwear finely woven from piña, or pineapple fibers — as well as elegant Filipiniana outfits and ternos, the traditional formal gowns instantly recognizable by their structured butterfly sleeves.
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To that end, here’s a selection of the best (and most enjoyably bad) literary film and TV coming to streaming services this month.
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Li’s enjoyably dynamic heroine, constantly planning three steps ahead to charm her way into a crucial meeting with Christopher or shake off a ruthless fixer (Lee Jae-yoon), ensures there’s always another big plot turn coming around the bend.
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The effect is charmingly chic (and, it must be said, perfect for a summer wedding or a Euro vacation).
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Castro again works with cinematographer Barton Cortright to craft lush images that certainly evoke the illusion of celluloid, lending the movie a nostalgic, charmingly retro take on sexuality and an idyllic view of open-air cruising.
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“Fetchingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fetchingly. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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