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Noun
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The contrast between svn4vr’s different inflections evokes the spiritual tension of a pious person torn between worldly desire and submission to a higher power.—
H.D. Angel,
Pitchfork,
9 Apr. 2026 -
The chorus leaves the beach for the boardwalk, its cocky doo-wop inflections presenting loneliness less as an inner weakness and more as a loyalty test.—
Reed Jackson,
SPIN,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The color palette was inspired by the surrounding environment and features earthy tones such as cream, sand, dark moss, sky blue, and accents of pink and earthy yellow.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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You're greeted by an industrial space that's warmed up by wooden accents and sunny yellow accent pieces and of course the inviting scent of coconut curry wafting through the air.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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“Intonations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intonations. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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