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Block, all exemplifying the Kansas City spirit.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2026 -
Some of her models also carried striking cradleboards covered in quillwork or ledger art—representing not only the current generation of artists exemplifying Native excellence but the generations to come.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
11 May 2026
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The delicate and fragrant violet is February's official birth month flower, symbolizing faithfulness and loyalty.—
Jenny Krane,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2026
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The 2026 Met Gala spotlighted this rise, with Ashi Studio’s sculptural couture worn by high-profile guests, symbolizing the Kingdom’s growing creative influence.—
FMG Studios,
Footwear News,
10 May 2026
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Fox News Digital reporting captures this tense cultural moment, illustrating the mixed public sentiment and skepticism surrounding AI's growing footprint in daily life.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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The shot of the car hurtling off the cliff is one of cinema’s most enduring images, illustrating unbreakable friendship, victory and freedom.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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The central performances are strong, with Brown perfectly embodying a sinister, otherworldly image of masculinity run amok.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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Bolton has walked 12 batters in 13 ⅔ innings this season, embodying the Houston pitching staff’s walk issues.—
Matt Kawahara,
Houston Chronicle,
10 May 2026
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How did the creative team avoid objectifying women the way Bunny does?—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Oct. 2025
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In the 20th century, the scientific community and environmental activists adopted the term Gaia – the Greek goddess personifying the Earth, the mother of all deities – to reflect the notion of the Earth as a living system.—
Melinda Laituri,
The Conversation,
4 Feb. 2026
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Because Connor and Hudson are personifying these beloved characters, the fans also get attached to seeing them as their characters.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Typifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/typifying. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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