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as in wonderful
of the very best kind
thanked their hosts for the lovely time they had at the party
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as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at
a lovely painting of young girls in their summer dresses
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Recent Examples of lovely
Kara Nesvig, Allure, 25 Apr. 2025
Plus, the warm, amber-y perfume-like scent was lovely.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 24 Apr. 2025
James P. Dewan, chicagotribune.com, 13 Aug. 2019
Here are some of the lovelies that were arrested recently -- the Berkeley deal.
—Fox News, 29 Aug. 2018
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Adjective
The gold nail art also picked up the same tone in her jewelry and looked lovely against her raspberry pink gown.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 25 Apr. 2025
Plus, the warm, amber-y perfume-like scent was lovely.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 24 Apr. 2025
Noun
The vegetables: Along with the summer lovelies mentioned above, some people get all crazy and put mushrooms in their ratatouille.
—James P. Dewan, chicagotribune.com, 13 Aug. 2019
Here are some of the lovelies that were arrested recently -- the Berkeley deal.
—Fox News, 29 Aug. 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lovely
Adjective
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There’s the potential to still reach 94 points, which might not quite have the same sheen to it as the 99 points achieved by Liverpool’s last title-winning side in 2019-20 but should still be recognised as a wonderful achievement.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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And Giuseppe Trevisani, wonderful guy, is my favorite excuse of all.—
Domenico Starnone,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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What technologies can be employed to make beautiful, lightweight, yet resilient gold jewelry?—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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While scented candles are ubiquitous in the world of home fragrance, the best reed diffusers bring just as beautiful of an ambiance to your space.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
28 Apr. 2025
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On March 20, the storied Parisian department store Printemps (that’s French for spring) debuted its new Manhattan flagship, a 55,000-square-foot stunner spread across two Financial District buildings—one a historic Art Deco bank, the other a 1960s glass office tower.—
Sam Cochran,
Architectural Digest,
17 Apr. 2025
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He’s delivered stunners including comet views, a sparkling image of the Milky Way and dramatic aurora timelapses.—
Amanda Kooser,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In a survey of more than 15,000 users after its rollout in 2024, 90% of respondents ranked their experience as excellent or above average.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Scott McKenna bossing the defence, Fabio Silva scoring goals for fun, Oli McBurnie bashing around and suddenly speaking excellent Spanish… this is a cause to believe in.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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Check out the indoor and outdoor spas after your hike up Bartlett Mountain or regain your energy with a BBQ feast on the gorgeous two-story outdoor terrace.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
24 Apr. 2025
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Also make sure to stop in at the A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery, which features gorgeous Florida landscapes by native son A.E.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2025
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The filmmakers ensure that viewers similar in age to the kids on screen get an eyeful of what those robotics gatherings are like for their contestants, who arrive from all over the globe.—
Lisa Kennedy,
Variety,
7 Mar. 2025
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Overall, Printemps New York is a multifaceted, visual eyeful, where the architecture and decor might overwhelm the merchandise for some.—
David Moin,
WWD,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Most of these are in the genus Echeveria, and there is an almost endless assortment of fabulous shapes, colors, and growth forms.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2025
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All of this means it’s been a fabulous week for stargazing.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Save on breezy skirts, cute jeans, and stretchy yoga pants that are ideal for travel.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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More: Are cute children's books teaching kids about gender and sexuality?—
Stephen J. Beard,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Lovely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lovely. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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