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Recent Examples of hilt
Fire dances off the hilt of the katana in her hand.
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Alyssa Mercante, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
The three were: the original stunt lightsaber prop used by Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan Kenobi, as well as an original bladed lightsaber prop used by Liam Neeson as Qui-Gon Jinn and an original lightsaber hilt prop, screen-used by Darth Maul (played by Ray Park) in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 29 July 2025
From hilt to blade, the sword is adorned with rich symbolism.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 May 2025
Taken to its hilt, there was Bianca Censori’s jarring Grammys attire.
—The New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2025
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Alyssa Mercante, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
The three were: the original stunt lightsaber prop used by Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan Kenobi, as well as an original bladed lightsaber prop used by Liam Neeson as Qui-Gon Jinn and an original lightsaber hilt prop, screen-used by Darth Maul (played by Ray Park) in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 29 July 2025
From hilt to blade, the sword is adorned with rich symbolism.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 May 2025
Taken to its hilt, there was Bianca Censori’s jarring Grammys attire.
—The New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hilt
Noun
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The knee-high Lidia boots featured smooth black nappa leather with a close shaft and inner side zip.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Reviewers say the boots have a great grip, even on slick sidewalks, and love that the higher shaft helps block out splashes and snowbanks.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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And as if to put a bow on the anniversary, Weber and Finger have now written a book.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
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Taken together, these features strongly suggest the object was part of a bow drill — a device that spins a shaft using a bow and string to create rapid back-and-forth rotation.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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Visualization is a huge part of racing, particularly in the speed disciplines of downhill and super-G, and a lot of competitors close their eyes and run the course on a loop in their minds, dipping and swaying with every turn, roller and jump.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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E-commerce product images show a new Nike Air Max 95 OG Big Bubble outfitted with the Neon style’s familiar highlighter-like Air units and lace loops, but with some key updates that make the look more eye-catching than ever.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Hilt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hilt. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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