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Recent Examples of punctuated
Lush landscaping, punctuated by sculptures included in the sale, leads down to a 60-foot lap pool and a grassy lawn.
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 18 May 2026
The defining moment came at the par-3 17th, where Rai buried a stunning 68-foot birdie putt that effectively sealed the championship and punctuated a career-defining victory.
—Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
These are stacked wood or white oak sheets punctuated with portholes and lined inside with parchment paper.
—Anthony Paletta, Curbed, 17 May 2026
Set the scene Set on 25 acres atop a dramatic bluff overlooking the Caribbean Sea, the resort’s white exterior, punctuated by evocative arches, highlights the bright turquoise water below, creating a stunning setting.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
But in two dozen recent interviews along Colorado’s Highway 52 — a two-lane blacktop road punctuated by grain elevators, feedlots and oil pumpjacks — Trump voters echoed the president's logic.
—Brad Brooks, USA Today, 16 May 2026
The cosmic web is the term scientists use to describe a skeleton-like framework of filaments and sheets of dark matter and gas along which galaxies gathered and evolved over time, which is punctuated by nearly empty voids.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 15 May 2026
But ultimately, what should fans take from the moving yet sorrowful final chapter, which is punctuated with a glimmer of hope and possibly the breath of life for its central characters?
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 15 May 2026
Tucker’s rapid-fire delivery is punctuated with sound effects, music cues, and the use of a variety of props dangling from his person at all times (including handcuffs, a wad of cash, and two guns).
—Malina Saval, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Tori Latham, Robb Report, 18 May 2026
The defining moment came at the par-3 17th, where Rai buried a stunning 68-foot birdie putt that effectively sealed the championship and punctuated a career-defining victory.
—Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
These are stacked wood or white oak sheets punctuated with portholes and lined inside with parchment paper.
—Anthony Paletta, Curbed, 17 May 2026
Set the scene Set on 25 acres atop a dramatic bluff overlooking the Caribbean Sea, the resort’s white exterior, punctuated by evocative arches, highlights the bright turquoise water below, creating a stunning setting.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
But in two dozen recent interviews along Colorado’s Highway 52 — a two-lane blacktop road punctuated by grain elevators, feedlots and oil pumpjacks — Trump voters echoed the president's logic.
—Brad Brooks, USA Today, 16 May 2026
The cosmic web is the term scientists use to describe a skeleton-like framework of filaments and sheets of dark matter and gas along which galaxies gathered and evolved over time, which is punctuated by nearly empty voids.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 15 May 2026
But ultimately, what should fans take from the moving yet sorrowful final chapter, which is punctuated with a glimmer of hope and possibly the breath of life for its central characters?
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 15 May 2026
Tucker’s rapid-fire delivery is punctuated with sound effects, music cues, and the use of a variety of props dangling from his person at all times (including handcuffs, a wad of cash, and two guns).
—Malina Saval, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for punctuated
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The recent drone attacks on nuclear facilities in the Russia-Ukraine war and the attack on a nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi, have highlighted the seriousness of these attacks.—
Abhishek Bhardwaj,
Interesting Engineering,
19 May 2026
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In its 2025 report on the 25 Best Countries for Expats, global expat community InterNations highlighted the destinations where international residents feel most satisfied, secure, and welcome.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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The overall effect was magical; the pristine white of the orbs and the robed created a sheer background that further emphasized the already bright spectacle of the dancing, leaping players and the beasts alongside them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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In discussing his strategic priorities, England emphasized that the next phase for Target involves leveraging technology, specifically AI and automation, and modernizing how products are planned, moved and delivered.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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Alexander Diercks, PhD, a KIT researcher who spent six months at the University of Valencia, as part of the Horizon Europe project Nexus, stressed the importance of the achievement.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
20 May 2026
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Spotify did not provide an exact date on when the original logo will return in an email to USA TODAY on May 20, but stressed the disco ball logo was always temporary.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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The Pinstripe Bowl between Penn State and Clemson featured teams that opened the year with national championship aspirations but combined for 13 regular-season victories.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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“Punctuated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punctuated. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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