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{
"No, Lake":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
"lake in south central Sudan where the Bahr el Jebel and Bahr el Ghazal rivers join to form the White Nile area 40 square miles (104 square kilometers)":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8n\u014d"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-114825",
"type":[
"geographical name"
]
},
"No. 1":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": number one":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-112950",
"type":[
"adjective"
]
},
"Noachian":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": ancient , antiquated":[],
": of or relating to the patriarch Noah or his time":[]
},
"examples":[
"Noachian farm equipment that probably belongs in a museum somewhere."
],
"first_known_use":{
"1678, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Hebrew N\u014da\u1e25 Noah":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"n\u014d-\u02c8\u0101-k\u0113-\u0259n"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"antiquated",
"archaic",
"dated",
"d\u00e9mod\u00e9",
"demoded",
"fossilized",
"kaput",
"kaputt",
"medieval",
"mediaeval",
"moribund",
"mossy",
"moth-eaten",
"neolithic",
"obsolete",
"out-of-date",
"outdated",
"outmoded",
"outworn",
"pass\u00e9",
"prehistoric",
"prehistorical",
"rusty",
"Stone Age",
"superannuated"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-000357",
"type":[
"adjective"
]
},
"Noctuidae":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": a large nearly cosmopolitan family of medium-sized stout-bodied dull-colored night-flying moths with usually naked larvae that include many destructive agricultural pests (as the cutworms and armyworms) \u2014 see noctua , owlet moth \u2014 compare bollworm , cotton leafworm , dagger moth , underwing":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{
"New Latin, from Noctua , type genus + -idae":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"n\u00e4k\u02c8t\u00fc\u0259\u02ccd\u0113"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-202947",
"type":[
"plural noun"
]
},
"Noel":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": a Christmas carol":[
"The choir sang noels during the Christmas season."
],
": christmas":[
"wished his friends a joyous Noel"
]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"French no\u00ebl Christmas, carol, from Old French Nael (Deu), Noel Christmas, from Latin natalis birthday, from natalis natal":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"n\u014d-\u02c8el"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-131041",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"Nomadidae":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": a family of small bees resembling wasps \u2014 see cuckoo bee":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{
"New Latin, from Nomada , type genus (from Greek nomad-, nomas nomad) + -idae":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"n\u014d\u02c8mad\u0259\u02ccd\u0113"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-083752",
"type":[
"plural noun"
]
},
"North Semitic":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": northwest semitic":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-125220",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"North Slope":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
"region in northern Alaska between the Brooks Range and the Arctic Ocean":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-130623",
"type":[
"geographical name"
]
},
"Notholaena":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": a genus of rock-inhabiting ferns (family Polypodiaceae) of very diverse habit and with pinnate, bipinnate, or tripinnate fronds that are silky, hairy, tomentose, or farinose":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{
"New Latin, from noth- + Latin laena cloak, from Greek chlaina":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"-\u02c8l\u0113n\u0259"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-112532",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"Nothosauria":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": a suborder of primitive chiefly marine European Triassic reptiles (order Sauropterygia) \u2014 see nothosaurus":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{
"New Latin Nothosaurus + -ia":""
},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-000223",
"type":[
"adjective or noun",
"plural noun"
]
},
"Nothosaurus":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": a genus of extinct reptiles (suborder Nothosauria ) resembling the plesiosaurs but having longer and more slender limbs less completely modified for swimming":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{
"New Latin, from noth- + -saurus":""
},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-080629",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"Nothoscordum":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": a genus of bulbous plants (family Liliaceae) that resemble the related onions and are sometimes cultivated for their terminal umbels of showy flowers \u2014 see crow poison":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{
"New Latin, from noth- + Greek skordon garlic":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"-\u02c8sk\u022frd\u0259m"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-013709",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"no":{
"antonyms":[
"nay",
"negative",
"non placet"
],
"definitions":{
": a negative vote or decision":[],
": an act or instance of refusing or denying by the use of the word no : denial":[
"received a firm no in reply"
],
": hardly any : very little":[
"finished in no time"
],
": in negation":[
"shook his head no"
],
": in no respect or degree":[
"\u2014 used in comparisons you're no better than the rest of us"
],
": not":[],
": not a : quite other than a":[
"he's no expert"
],
": not any":[
"no parking",
"no disputing the decision"
],
": not so":[
"\u2014 used to express negation, dissent, denial, or refusal no , I'm not going"
],
": persons voting in the negative":[],
"nobelium":[],
"north; northern":[],
"number":[]
},
"examples":[
"Adverb",
"She shook her head no .",
"this cake is no better than the last one we made",
"Adjective",
"She said she had no money.",
"I wanted no part of the plan.",
"They showed no concern for my feelings.",
"people with little or no experience with computers",
"Noun",
"There were 110 ayes and only 16 noes .",
"The noes raised their hands.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adverb",
"Then, share stories of successes, no matter how small, acknowledge employees who go over and beyond, and have customer successes as the No. 1 item on the agenda at all team meetings. \u2014 Expert Panel\u00ae, Forbes , 30 June 2022",
"The right people still win in my movie, no matter how debauched either side is. \u2014 Keaton Bell, Vogue , 30 June 2022",
"Thank you for always being there for me no matter what. \u2014 Karla Pope, Good Housekeeping , 30 June 2022",
"And now, no matter what, her career is probably going down the drain. \u2014 Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country , 30 June 2022",
"Cruising is an honorable quest, no matter how sordid the baths or open the subway station. \u2014 New York Times , 30 June 2022",
"There will always be bras and panties available no matter what season the sale is in, but the summer sale is prime time to buy a new swimsuit for way less. \u2014 Carly Kulzer, PEOPLE.com , 29 June 2022",
"Although everyone\u2019s hair is different, there are amazing curly hair products worth trying out, no matter your unique hair type or texture. \u2014 Jamie Wilson, Harper's BAZAAR , 29 June 2022",
"Francona said runs count no matter how or when they\u2019re delivered. \u2014 Joe Noga, cleveland , 29 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Schedule no -pressure, virtual coffee hangouts for folks who happen to have a gap in their schedule. \u2014 Bilal Aijazi, Forbes , 3 June 2022",
"Maximum no -exam coverage is $1 million with terms of 10, 15, 20 or 30 years. \u2014 John Egan, Robb Report , 7 Nov. 2021",
"He is currently being held at Mobile County Metro Jail under a no bond order. \u2014 Prescotte Stokes Iii, AL.com , 21 Aug. 2017",
"FREELAND NARROWLY MISSES A NO -HITTER The rookie Kyle Freeland came within two outs of the first no-hitter by a Rockies pitcher at Coors Field before surrendering a sharp single to Melky Cabrera, and Colorado pummeled the Chicago White Sox, 10-0. \u2014 The Associated Press, New York Times , 10 July 2017",
"The NO column: Never take off your shoes on an airplane. \u2014 Ellen Warren, chicagotribune.com , 3 July 2017",
"Of course, she's viewed as a top-tier candidate by both Republicans and Democrats, and her candidacy is viewed as one reason why Dean Heller may eventually be a no vote on this bill. \u2014 John King, CNN , 25 June 2017",
"Read More undefined With an investor on board, L.A. Dodgers co-owner Todd Boehly, the Beckham group is ready to buy the county land for $9 million under a no -bid deal using the state\u2019s economic-development laws. \u2014 Douglas Hanks And Martin Vassolo, sacbee , 18 May 2017",
"Pedro Portal pportal@miamiherald.com With an investor on board, L.A. Dodgers co-owner Todd Boehly, the Beckham group is ready to buy the county land for $9 million under a no -bid deal using the state\u2019s economic-development laws. \u2014 Douglas Hanks And Martin Vassolo, miamiherald , 17 May 2017",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Etched into our collective memory for its sky-rocketing notes and fervent delivery, this rendition of the national anthem is a playlist no -brainer. \u2014 Mia Uzzell, Glamour , 30 June 2022",
"The location was a no -brainer: Disneyland, of course. \u2014 Francesca Street, CNN , 29 June 2022",
"This all makes the butterfly haircut seem like a total no -brainer for summer 2022. \u2014 Liv Holland, Allure , 27 June 2022",
"Due to an injury to CM Punk, Jon Moxley will battle NJPW\u2019s Hiroshi Tanahashi to determine who will hold the interim AEW World Championship, and this should be the biggest no -brainer on the card: Moxley must win this dream match. \u2014 Blake Oestriecher, Forbes , 26 June 2022",
"Investing in the perfect carry-on bag that can hold your entire load and is easy to carry through the airport seems like a no -brainer. \u2014 Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping , 24 June 2022",
"Without a briefcase though \u2014 the one Five and Lila hotwired to get to the Commission is now useless \u2014 that's a no -go. \u2014 Maggie Fremont, EW.com , 22 June 2022",
"If a price reduction is a no -go, try for free sheets or pillows. \u2014 Patricia Marx, The New Yorker , 20 June 2022",
"Finally, some concrete details about Squid Game season 2. After the Korean thriller series became a worldwide sleeper sensation, delivering a season two became a no -brainer for Netflix. \u2014 Rebecca Sun, The Hollywood Reporter , 12 June 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Adjective",
"1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun",
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Adverb"
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English, from Old English n\u0101 , from ne not + \u0101 always; akin to Old Norse & Old High German ne not, Latin ne- , Greek n\u0113- \u2014 more at aye":"Adverb"
},
"pronounciation":[
"n\u014d",
"\u02c8n\u014d"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"never",
"none",
"nothing",
"noway",
"noways",
"nowise"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-014121",
"type":[
"abbreviation",
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun",
"symbol"
]
},
"no call for":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": no excuse for":[
"There was no call for your rudeness."
]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-083042",
"type":[
"idiom"
]
},
"no can do":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-111704",
"type":[
"idiom"
]
},
"no ifs, ands, or buts":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-200809",
"type":[
"idiom"
]
},
"no lack of":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": a lot of : much":[
"There was no lack of interest in the proposal."
]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-130258",
"type":[
"idiom"
]
},
"no laughing matter":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": a serious and important thing that people should not joke about":[
"It's no laughing matter when you lose your job."
]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-113123",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"no longer":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-043059",
"type":[
"idiom"
]
},
"no love lost":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-003359",
"type":[
"idiom"
]
},
"no man":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": a man who is accustomed or inclined to disagree in an independent manner or to decline requests in a firm resolute way":[
"surrounded by a number of no-men to resist me at every point",
"\u2014 Sir Winston Churchill"
],
": no person : nobody":[],
"\u2014 compare yes-man":[
"surrounded by a number of no-men to resist me at every point",
"\u2014 Sir Winston Churchill"
]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English no man, naman, non man, nan man , from Old English n\u0101n man , from n\u0101n no, none + man":""
},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-130724",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"no news is good news":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-193924",
"type":[
"idiom"
]
},
"no one":{
"antonyms":[
"everybody",
"everyone"
],
"definitions":{
": no person : nobody":[
"No one has ever done this before.",
"We called, but no one answered."
]
},
"examples":[
"We called, but no one answered.",
"No one has ever done this before.",
"There's no one else here.",
"No one knows her better than I do."
],
"first_known_use":{
"12th century, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"nobody",
"none"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-182649",
"type":[
"pronoun"
]
},
"no pain, no gain":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-121236",
"type":[
"idiom"
]
},
"no skin off someone's nose":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-120819",
"type":[
"idiom"
]
},
"no small matter":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": something that is difficult or problematic : something to be taken seriously":[
"Getting the money to finance a project like this is no small matter .",
"Losing one's job is no small matter ."
]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-115621",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"no way":{
"antonyms":[
"anyhow",
"anyway",
"anywise",
"at all",
"ever",
"half",
"however"
],
"definitions":{
": not so : no":[
"\u2014 used emphatically"
],
": nowise":[]
},
"examples":[
"that will noway hurt your chances of getting on the team",
"no way will I go with you to the dance"
],
"first_known_use":{
"13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"never",
"no",
"none",
"nothing",
"nowise"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-170510",
"type":[
"adverb"
]
},
"no whit":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": not at all : not in the least":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{
"no entry 2 + whit":""
},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-010540",
"type":[
"adverb"
]
},
"no wonder":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-031724",
"type":[
"idiom"
]
},
"no worries":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-081434",
"type":[
"idiom"
]
},
"no-account":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": not amounting to anything : shiftless":[
"her no-account son"
],
": of no importance : trifling":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{
"1845, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8n\u014d-\u0259-\u02c8kau\u0307nt"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"good-for-nothing",
"ne'er-do-well",
"no-good"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-231009",
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
]
},
"no-frills":{
"antonyms":[
"deluxe",
"Lucullan",
"Lucullian",
"luxe",
"luxurious",
"plush"
],
"definitions":{
": offering or providing only the essentials : not fancy, elaborate, or luxurious":[
"a no-frills airline"
]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{
"1948, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8n\u014d-\u02c8frilz"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"austere",
"spartan",
"stark"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-194454",
"type":[
"adjective"
]
},
"no-good":{
"antonyms":[
"baddie",
"baddy",
"beast",
"brute",
"caitiff",
"devil",
"evildoer",
"fiend",
"heavy",
"hound",
"knave",
"meanie",
"meany",
"miscreant",
"monster",
"nazi",
"rapscallion",
"rascal",
"reprobate",
"rogue",
"savage",
"scalawag",
"scallywag",
"scamp",
"scapegrace",
"scoundrel",
"varlet",
"villain",
"wretch"
],
"definitions":{
": a no-good person or thing":[],
": having no worth, virtue, use, or chance of success":[
"a no-good scoundrel"
]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{
"1871, in the meaning defined above":"Noun",
"1904, in the meaning defined above":"Adjective"
},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8n\u014d-\u02ccgu\u0307d",
"\u02c8n\u014d-\u02c8gu\u0307d"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"good-for-nothing",
"ne'er-do-well",
"no-account"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-222050",
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
]
},
"no-goodnik":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": no-good , lowlife":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{
"1936, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccn\u014d-\u02c8gu\u0307d-nik"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"bum",
"derelict",
"do-nothing",
"good-for-nothing",
"ne'er-do-well",
"no-account",
"no-good",
"slacker",
"vagrant"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-061638",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"no-holds-barred":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": free of restrictions or hampering conventions":[
"a no-holds-barred contest"
]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{
"1961, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{},
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"1842, in the meaning defined above":""
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"from the words (as supposedly spoken by American Indians) no see um you don't see them":""
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"1968, in the meaning defined above":""
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"1961, in the meaning defined above":""
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": to win over to one's side":[]
},
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Poland\u2019s ruling party has tried to nobble the courts and the civil service. \u2014 The Economist , 31 Oct. 2019",
"Lacking a supermajority to amend the constitution, PiS did the next best thing and nobbled the constitutional tribunal. \u2014 The Economist , 21 Apr. 2018",
"In Hungary, having nobbled the courts, media and public prosecutor, Viktor Orban is squeezing civil society and using state (and EU) funds to nurture oligarchs. \u2014 The Economist , 19 Apr. 2018"
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"1847, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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"perhaps irregular frequentative of nab":""
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"the nobility of his character",
"They have shown great courage and nobility of purpose.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Of course, nobility is as difficult to define as any other quality. \u2014 Andr\u00e9 Alexis, The New Yorker , 13 June 2022",
"But as deeply flawed and compromised as the character is, Ray found the nobility in a man who would run into a burning building for that same son and never break his stride. \u2014 Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter , 26 May 2022",
"Surviving nobility were permitted a gradual return, and the Bourbon monarchy was restored after the fall of Napoleon in 1814-15, though in constitutional, not absolutist, form. \u2014 Barton Swaim, WSJ , 29 Apr. 2022",
"The indigo markings of lions and panthers painted on the stone columns\u2014symbols found in 19th-century Haitian nobility \u2014reflect West African print dye techniques. \u2014 Marlene Daut, Harper's BAZAAR , 8 Oct. 2021",
"Of course, there is nobility in celebrating the U.S. victory in a just war and honoring those who served. \u2014 New York Times , 1 Dec. 2021",
"Hollywood did not create this country\u2019s desire for green lawns \u2014 that longing originated when wealthy Americans tried to replicate the resplendent gardens of French and English nobility of centuries past. \u2014 Jessica Geltstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 18 May 2022",
"Leventhal, working with the Legal Defense Fund full time, kept long hours, eroding Walker\u2019s time to write and her pride in the nobility of her husband\u2019s profession. \u2014 The New Yorker , 18 Apr. 2022",
"Our ability to influence the behavior of others on issues like human rights and climate change depends on our geopolitical power much more than on the purity of our hearts and the nobility of our goals. \u2014 Walter Russell Mead, WSJ , 14 Mar. 2022"
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"\u2014 R. B. Sheridan"
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"He was a man of noble character.",
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"Noun",
"an elite school for children of nobles",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"That is when her direct ancestors, the Marassi family, who then held the dukedom of Pietratagliata, bought it from the Termines, the Sicilian noble family with Catalan roots who built the palace in a Gothic-Catalan style. \u2014 J.s. Marcus, WSJ , 11 May 2022",
"Set in the distant future of the universe, the plot centers on House Atreides, a noble family of the Great Houses under the feudal empire of the Dune universe known as the Imperium. \u2014 Sabrina Park, Harper's BAZAAR , 22 Mar. 2022",
"The latter is the only building still standing, but the foundations of the houses, built by the noble Percy family, can still be seen, as can those of the surrounding peasant homes. \u2014 Joe Minihane, CNN , 9 Feb. 2022",
"The graveyard was built in 1442 with the approval of the noble Gonzaga family, who reigned over Mantua during the Renaissance era. \u2014 Giovanni Vigna, sun-sentinel.com , 13 Jan. 2022",
"It\u2019s known as the Castello Pennisi di Floristella and was home to the noble Pennisi family for many years. \u2014 Helena Madden, Robb Report , 12 Jan. 2022",
"Kang Han-na plays the daughter of a noble family involved in the power struggle. \u2014 Joan Macdonald, Forbes , 1 Jan. 2022",
"Not everyone\u2019s intentions are as noble , said Mr. Hryhorov, the police chief. \u2014 Yaroslav Trofimov, WSJ , 10 May 2022",
"Many of the most important Western films have, in one way or another, complicated the lonesome-and- noble male archetype. \u2014 Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic , 20 Jan. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The rebellion began in 1648, when an influential Cossack, Bohdan Khmelnytsky, saw his lands seized and his son attacked by a Polish noble . \u2014 Timothy Snyder, The New Yorker , 28 Apr. 2022",
"Researchers speculate the silver seal may have been owned by a noble who was unaware it was set with a Roman gem. \u2014 David Kindy, Smithsonian Magazine , 22 May 2021",
"That colonial label came from the same English noble \u2014Thomas West of Wherwell, the third Baron De La Warr\u2014whose name the English also stuck on a big river and a small colony, by its mouth, that later became a state. \u2014 Joshua Jelly-schapiro, The New Yorker , 13 Apr. 2021",
"Margaret was removed from power and forced into exile while John Stewart, the Duke of Albany\u2014a pro-French, anti-England noble favored by Parliament, who also happened to be Margaret's late husband's cousin\u2014took over as regent for her son, James V. \u2014 Liz Cantrell, Town & Country , 9 Oct. 2020",
"Menlo Castle Menlo Castle in western Ireland was built in the 16th century as an estate for the Blake family of English nobles . \u2014 Theresa Machemer, Smithsonian Magazine , 31 Mar. 2020",
"Also on this day: 44 B.C.: Julius Caesar is assassinated by a group of nobles that included Brutus and Cassius. \u2014 Fox News , 15 Mar. 2020",
"This is partly because the country is a historical fusion of small states and cities that were once run by princes and nobles , all determined to prove their cultural prowess. \u2014 Catherine Hickley, New York Times , 10 Jan. 2020",
"Some researchers say the events of 378 may have been a more limited case of palace intrigue, with the nobles of one powerful region elbowing their way into the politics of another. \u2014 Lizzie Wade, Science | AAAS , 27 Feb. 2020"
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"his impeccable manners immediately marked him as a nobleman",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Casanova later chose to believe the rumor that his real sire was a nobleman , Michele Grimani, an owner of the theatre where his parents met. \u2014 Judith Thurman, The New Yorker , 20 June 2022",
"Chaereas, with Polycharmus (Andrii Ishchuk), his loyal friend, set out in pursuit of Callirhoe, who has been sold to Dionysius (Daniel Camargo), a nobleman and widower. \u2014 New York Times , 21 June 2022",
"Bologne was the son of a Senegalese woman and her enslaver, a white French nobleman \u2014 but politically calculated. \u2014 Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune , 19 June 2022",
"In it, No\u00e9mie Merlant plays Marianne, an artist hired to paint the portrait of a young woman (Ad\u00e8le Haenel) being married off to an Italian nobleman . \u2014 Marley Marius, Vogue , 4 June 2022",
"Ahead of the play\u2019s April 14 preview, Gold stepped in for actor Michael Patrick Thornton in the role of Scottish nobleman Lennox, after the actor had a breakthrough case of COVID-19. \u2014 Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter , 21 May 2022",
"Y\u00e9il learns of a nobleman who lives at the head of a river. \u2014 Sarah Smith, Smithsonian Magazine , 4 Mar. 2022",
"The Wars of the Roses, or Abraham Popoola, who portrayed a fictional Russian nobleman on The Great. \u2014 Emily Burack, Town & Country , 31 Mar. 2022",
"Queen Elizabeth's love of corgis is said to have started with a British nobleman named Thomas Henry Thynne (later the the 5th Marquess of Bath). \u2014 Emily Burack, Town & Country , 23 Apr. 2022"
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"That is when her direct ancestors, the Marassi family, who then held the dukedom of Pietratagliata, bought it from the Termines, the Sicilian noble family with Catalan roots who built the palace in a Gothic-Catalan style. \u2014 J.s. Marcus, WSJ , 11 May 2022",
"Set in the distant future of the universe, the plot centers on House Atreides, a noble family of the Great Houses under the feudal empire of the Dune universe known as the Imperium. \u2014 Sabrina Park, Harper's BAZAAR , 22 Mar. 2022",
"The latter is the only building still standing, but the foundations of the houses, built by the noble Percy family, can still be seen, as can those of the surrounding peasant homes. \u2014 Joe Minihane, CNN , 9 Feb. 2022",
"The graveyard was built in 1442 with the approval of the noble Gonzaga family, who reigned over Mantua during the Renaissance era. \u2014 Giovanni Vigna, sun-sentinel.com , 13 Jan. 2022",
"It\u2019s known as the Castello Pennisi di Floristella and was home to the noble Pennisi family for many years. \u2014 Helena Madden, Robb Report , 12 Jan. 2022",
"Kang Han-na plays the daughter of a noble family involved in the power struggle. \u2014 Joan Macdonald, Forbes , 1 Jan. 2022",
"Not everyone\u2019s intentions are as noble , said Mr. Hryhorov, the police chief. \u2014 Yaroslav Trofimov, WSJ , 10 May 2022",
"Many of the most important Western films have, in one way or another, complicated the lonesome-and- noble male archetype. \u2014 Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic , 20 Jan. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The rebellion began in 1648, when an influential Cossack, Bohdan Khmelnytsky, saw his lands seized and his son attacked by a Polish noble . \u2014 Timothy Snyder, The New Yorker , 28 Apr. 2022",
"Researchers speculate the silver seal may have been owned by a noble who was unaware it was set with a Roman gem. \u2014 David Kindy, Smithsonian Magazine , 22 May 2021",
"That colonial label came from the same English noble \u2014Thomas West of Wherwell, the third Baron De La Warr\u2014whose name the English also stuck on a big river and a small colony, by its mouth, that later became a state. \u2014 Joshua Jelly-schapiro, The New Yorker , 13 Apr. 2021",
"Margaret was removed from power and forced into exile while John Stewart, the Duke of Albany\u2014a pro-French, anti-England noble favored by Parliament, who also happened to be Margaret's late husband's cousin\u2014took over as regent for her son, James V. \u2014 Liz Cantrell, Town & Country , 9 Oct. 2020",
"Menlo Castle Menlo Castle in western Ireland was built in the 16th century as an estate for the Blake family of English nobles . \u2014 Theresa Machemer, Smithsonian Magazine , 31 Mar. 2020",
"Also on this day: 44 B.C.: Julius Caesar is assassinated by a group of nobles that included Brutus and Cassius. \u2014 Fox News , 15 Mar. 2020",
"This is partly because the country is a historical fusion of small states and cities that were once run by princes and nobles , all determined to prove their cultural prowess. \u2014 Catherine Hickley, New York Times , 10 Jan. 2020",
"Some researchers say the events of 378 may have been a more limited case of palace intrigue, with the nobles of one powerful region elbowing their way into the politics of another. \u2014 Lizzie Wade, Science | AAAS , 27 Feb. 2020"
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"an elite school for children of nobles",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"That is when her direct ancestors, the Marassi family, who then held the dukedom of Pietratagliata, bought it from the Termines, the Sicilian noble family with Catalan roots who built the palace in a Gothic-Catalan style. \u2014 J.s. Marcus, WSJ , 11 May 2022",
"Set in the distant future of the universe, the plot centers on House Atreides, a noble family of the Great Houses under the feudal empire of the Dune universe known as the Imperium. \u2014 Sabrina Park, Harper's BAZAAR , 22 Mar. 2022",
"The latter is the only building still standing, but the foundations of the houses, built by the noble Percy family, can still be seen, as can those of the surrounding peasant homes. \u2014 Joe Minihane, CNN , 9 Feb. 2022",
"The graveyard was built in 1442 with the approval of the noble Gonzaga family, who reigned over Mantua during the Renaissance era. \u2014 Giovanni Vigna, sun-sentinel.com , 13 Jan. 2022",
"It\u2019s known as the Castello Pennisi di Floristella and was home to the noble Pennisi family for many years. \u2014 Helena Madden, Robb Report , 12 Jan. 2022",
"Kang Han-na plays the daughter of a noble family involved in the power struggle. \u2014 Joan Macdonald, Forbes , 1 Jan. 2022",
"Not everyone\u2019s intentions are as noble , said Mr. Hryhorov, the police chief. \u2014 Yaroslav Trofimov, WSJ , 10 May 2022",
"Many of the most important Western films have, in one way or another, complicated the lonesome-and- noble male archetype. \u2014 Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic , 20 Jan. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The rebellion began in 1648, when an influential Cossack, Bohdan Khmelnytsky, saw his lands seized and his son attacked by a Polish noble . \u2014 Timothy Snyder, The New Yorker , 28 Apr. 2022",
"Researchers speculate the silver seal may have been owned by a noble who was unaware it was set with a Roman gem. \u2014 David Kindy, Smithsonian Magazine , 22 May 2021",
"That colonial label came from the same English noble \u2014Thomas West of Wherwell, the third Baron De La Warr\u2014whose name the English also stuck on a big river and a small colony, by its mouth, that later became a state. \u2014 Joshua Jelly-schapiro, The New Yorker , 13 Apr. 2021",
"Margaret was removed from power and forced into exile while John Stewart, the Duke of Albany\u2014a pro-French, anti-England noble favored by Parliament, who also happened to be Margaret's late husband's cousin\u2014took over as regent for her son, James V. \u2014 Liz Cantrell, Town & Country , 9 Oct. 2020",
"Menlo Castle Menlo Castle in western Ireland was built in the 16th century as an estate for the Blake family of English nobles . \u2014 Theresa Machemer, Smithsonian Magazine , 31 Mar. 2020",
"Also on this day: 44 B.C.: Julius Caesar is assassinated by a group of nobles that included Brutus and Cassius. \u2014 Fox News , 15 Mar. 2020",
"This is partly because the country is a historical fusion of small states and cities that were once run by princes and nobles , all determined to prove their cultural prowess. \u2014 Catherine Hickley, New York Times , 10 Jan. 2020",
"Some researchers say the events of 378 may have been a more limited case of palace intrigue, with the nobles of one powerful region elbowing their way into the politics of another. \u2014 Lizzie Wade, Science | AAAS , 27 Feb. 2020"
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"13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Adjective",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun"
},
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"Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin nobilis well-known, noble, from noscere to come to know \u2014 more at know":"Adjective"
},
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"\u02c8n\u014d-b\u0259l"
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"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for noble Adjective moral , ethical , virtuous , righteous , noble mean conforming to a standard of what is right and good. moral implies conformity to established sanctioned codes or accepted notions of right and wrong. the basic moral values of a community ethical may suggest the involvement of more difficult or subtle questions of rightness, fairness, or equity. committed to the highest ethical principles virtuous implies moral excellence in character. not a religious person, but virtuous nevertheless righteous stresses guiltlessness or blamelessness and often suggests the sanctimonious. wished to be righteous before God and the world noble implies moral eminence and freedom from anything petty, mean, or dubious in conduct and character. had the noblest of reasons for seeking office",
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"aristocratic",
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"genteel",
"gentle",
"grand",
"great",
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"patrician",
"silk-stocking",
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"noun"
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"cipher",
"dwarf",
"half-pint",
"insect",
"insignificancy",
"lightweight",
"morsel",
"nonentity",
"nothing",
"nullity",
"number",
"pip-squeak",
"pygmy",
"pigmy",
"shrimp",
"snippersnapper",
"twerp",
"whippersnapper",
"zero",
"zilch"
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": no person : not anybody":[]
},
"examples":[
"Pronoun",
"Nobody could answer my question.",
"I guess I'll have to volunteer because it's clear nobody else will.",
"Noun",
"He was a nobody in high school.",
"tired of feeling like a nobody , she decided to launch her own business",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"While interest rates are notoriously difficult to predict, nobody is forecasting negative rates on mainstream consumer loans. \u2014 Russ Wiles, azcentral , 31 May 2020",
"As far as Instagram travel buddies go nobody is closer (or cuter) than Herbee and Audree. The duo traverses the globe together, spending time in castles in Germany and sitting by the Eiffel Tower in Paris. \u2014 Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure , 29 May 2020",
"Associated Press New Zealand\u2019s prime minister turned away from restaurant In New Zealand, nobody is exempt from the strict measures the country has taken to reduce the risk of contracting the coronavirus. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 17 May 2020",
"They were all sent on their way and advised that there was no occupancy permit on file and nobody should be in the building. \u2014 cleveland , 15 May 2020",
"Listen, nobody is going to feel sorry for Curt Funk, the new coach at Fishers, or Michael Kelly, the new coach at Hamilton Southeastern. \u2014 Kyle Neddenriep, The Indianapolis Star , 15 May 2020",
"Removing the physical office space means nobody gets any sense of how fancy or well-appointed (or not) anybody else\u2019s surroundings are. \u2014 Grace Chen, Quartz at Work , 7 May 2020",
"If nobody \u2014or everybody\u2014figures out the storyteller's card, the storyteller gets nothing and all other players score 2 points. \u2014 Aaron Zimmerman, Dan Thurot, Ars Technica , 26 Apr. 2020",
"But nobody at Maserati is going to tell you this is supposed to be a hooligan machine. \u2014 Jared Gall, Car and Driver , 21 Apr. 2020"
],
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"14th century, in the meaning defined above":"Pronoun",
"1583, in the meaning defined above":"Noun"
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"\u02c8n\u014d-(\u02cc)b\u0259-d\u0113",
"-\u02ccb\u00e4-",
"\u02c8n\u014d-\u02ccb\u00e4-d\u0113",
"-b\u0259-d\u0113"
],
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"none",
"no one"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-183917",
"type":[
"noun",
"pronoun"
]
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"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": Indian corn parched and pounded into a powder":[]
},
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"history_and_etymology":{
"of Algonquian origin; akin to Narraganset nokehick parched corn meal, literally, it is soft, Natick nookhic":""
},
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"\u02c8n\u014d\u02cck\u0101k"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-121425",
"type":[
"noun"
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": a journal of nocturnal incidents":[]
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"history_and_etymology":{
"Latin noctu , adverb, by night + English -ary ; akin to Latin nox night":""
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"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8n\u00e4kch\u0259\u02ccwer\u0113"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-114329",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"noctuid":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": any of a large family (Noctuidae) of medium-sized often dull-colored moths with larvae (such as cutworms and armyworms) that are often destructive agricultural pests":[]
},
"examples":[],
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"1873, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"after New Latin Noctuidae, family name, derivative (with -idae -idae ) of Noctua, genus name, going back to Latin noctua \"the little owl ( Athene noctua ),\" probably from feminine of *noctuus \"of the night,\" derivative of noct\u016b \"at night,\" adverbial derivative of noct-, nox night entry 1":""
},
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"\u02c8n\u00e4k-t\u0259-",
"\u02c8n\u00e4k-ch\u0259-w\u0259d"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-212602",
"type":[
"adjective",
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]
},
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": pipistrelle":[]
},
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"history_and_etymology":{
"probably from New Latin noctula (used as specific epithet), from Late Latin noctula small owl, diminutive of Latin noctua owl":""
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"\u02c8n\u00e4k\u02ccch\u00fcl"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-040048",
"type":[
"noun"
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": a principal division of the office of matins":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{
"14th century, in the meaning defined above":""
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"Middle English nocturne, borrowed from Anglo-French, borrowed from Medieval Latin nocturnus, going back to Latin, feminine of nocturnus \"of the night\" \u2014 more at nocturnal":""
},
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"\u02c8n\u00e4k-\u02cct\u0259rn"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-032543",
"type":[
"noun"
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"antonyms":[
"daily",
"diurnal"
],
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": active at night":[
"a nocturnal predator",
"nocturnal insects, such as mosquitoes"
],
": of, relating to, or occurring in the night":[
"a nocturnal journey",
"nocturnal activities"
]
},
"examples":[
"he bought a new telescope so he could pursue his favorite nocturnal hobby of astronomy",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"One particularly exciting aspect of the Wyoming fossil is a bony protuberance over its eye sockets, which is not a feature seen in nocturnal birds. \u2014 Jeanne Timmons, Ars Technica , 25 May 2022",
"The overall effect is nocturnal and like stormy weather. \u2014 David Salle, The New York Review of Books , 13 Dec. 2020",
"When temperatures start settling into the 80s (27 Celsius), gators become mostly nocturnal . \u2014 Forrest Brown, CNN , 7 May 2022",
"The Thylacine, a carnivore also referred to as the Tasmanian tiger and Tasmanian wolf, was a (mostly) nocturnal marsupial that preyed on rodents and kangaroos. \u2014 Daisy Hernandez, Popular Mechanics , 21 Apr. 2022",
"Late Night Shows are sold separately from festival admission, but the small cost will be well worth it for music fans looking for an intimate, nocturnal music experience. \u2014 Avery Newmark, ajc , 15 Apr. 2022",
"Spector then becomes Khonshu\u2019s avatar, serving as a nocturnal protector. \u2014 Josh St. Clair, Men's Health , 6 Apr. 2022",
"Delage also accompanied him on nocturnal forays, as Wojnarowicz spray-painted his stencil of a burning house on the walls of the Bowery. \u2014 New York Times , 5 Apr. 2022",
"Slaght studies the Blakiston\u2019s fish-owl, which doesn\u2019t have features that nocturnal owls do, such as wide facial discs and silent flight. \u2014 Margaret Osborne, Smithsonian Magazine , 4 Apr. 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English, borrowed from Anglo-French & Late Latin; Anglo-French nocturnel, borrowed from Late Latin nocturn\u0101lis \"for night use,\" from Latin nocturnus \"of or occurring at night\" (from noct-, nox night entry 1 + -urnus, temporal suffix, as in diurnus \"of the day\") + -\u0101lis -al entry 1 \u2014 more at journal":""
},
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"n\u00e4k-\u02c8t\u0259rn-\u1d4al",
"n\u00e4k-\u02c8t\u0259r-n\u1d4al"
],
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"night",
"nightly",
"nighttime"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-080314",
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb"
]
},
"nocturnality":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": the condition of being nocturnal":[
"many rodents exhibit strict nocturnality"
]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccnak\u02cct\u0259r\u02c8nal\u0259t\u0113"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-051255",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"nocturne":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{},
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The experience is no less expansive than seeing the ocean or hearing a Chopin nocturne for the first time. \u2014 New York Times , 22 Feb. 2022",
"What\u2019s more irritating than straining to hear the delicate notes of a Chopin nocturne while the man next to you takes an eternity to extract a lozenge from its crinkly cellophane wrapper? \u2014 Matthew J. Palm, orlandosentinel.com , 23 Aug. 2021",
"The first wistful notes of the fourth movement nocturne coincided with the first drops of a sudden rainstorm, which sent some lawn listeners to the exits early. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 2 Aug. 2021",
"The ensemble backdrop is crystalline, misty sighs, while the solo cello line expands into melancholy arias without words; sometimes the tone is passionate, dark-hued nocturne , sometimes ethereal lullaby. \u2014 New York Times , 1 Jan. 2021",
"Roberts made a jazz nocturne of the slow middle movement, his complex chords and original themes catapulting a Roaring \u201920s work directly into the 21st century. \u2014 Howard Reich, chicagotribune.com , 6 Dec. 2019",
"The nocturne , marked Lento con gran espressione, begins with a brief, repeated introduction. \u2014 Madeleine Kearns, National Review , 14 Mar. 2020",
"Sitting at his Petrof piano in his penthouse, Martins reels off Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Chopin\u2019s nocturnes with aplomb. \u2014 Washington Post , 23 Jan. 2020",
"As Cai grew old in the 1980s, his son, Cai Wanghuai, played the nocturne to comfort him. \u2014 The Economist , 18 Dec. 2019"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1814, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"borrowed from French, noun derivative of nocturne \"of the night,\" going back to Middle French, borrowed from Latin nocturnus \u2014 more at nocturnal":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8n\u00e4k-\u02cct\u0259rn"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-174144",
"type":[
"noun"
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},
"nocuous":{
"antonyms":[
"anodyne",
"benign",
"harmless",
"hurtless",
"innocent",
"innocuous",
"inoffensive",
"safe"
],
"definitions":{
": harmful":[]
},
"examples":[
"hand washing is one of the easiest ways to help prevent the spread of nocuous germs"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1627, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Latin nocuus \"harmful, noxious\" (from noc\u0113re \"to injure, harm\" + -uus, deverbal adjective suffix) + -ous \u2014 more at noxious":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8n\u00e4k-y\u0259-w\u0259s",
"\u02c8n\u00e4-ky\u0259-w\u0259s"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
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"adverse",
"bad",
"baleful",
"baneful",
"damaging",
"dangerous",
"deleterious",
"detrimental",
"evil",
"harmful",
"hurtful",
"ill",
"injurious",
"mischievous",
"noxious",
"pernicious",
"prejudicial",
"wicked"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-215034",
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb"
]
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"nod":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": an indication especially of approval or recognition":[],
": the act or an instance of nodding":[
"gave a nod of greeting"
],
": to bend or sway the upper part gently downward or forward : bob gently":[
"the plumes that nodded on his helmet",
"nodding flowers on long stems"
],
": to bring, invite, or send by a nod":[
"nodded us in"
],
": to incline downward or forward":[
"nodded his head in agreement"
],
": to incline or sway from the vertical as though ready to fall":[
"signposts nodding in the wind"
],
": to make a quick downward motion of the head whether deliberately (as in expressing assent or salutation) or involuntarily (as from drowsiness)":[
"She nodded in agreement.",
"The guard nodded to us as we walked in.",
"He sat nodding by the fire."
],
": to make a slip or error in a moment of abstraction":[
"\u2026 Fuentes nods , and his language then falls into \u2026 an overly learned mumbo-jumbo that stops the drama of his action.",
"\u2014 Robert Maurer"
],
": to signify by a nod":[
"nodded their approval"
]
},
"examples":[
"Verb",
"She nodded when I asked her if she was ready.",
"I asked her if she could hear me, and she nodded her head .",
"\u201cThe bathroom is around the corner,\u201d he said, nodding to the left.",
"She nodded toward the dirty dishes and said she would get to them later.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"This nod toward the impulse to self-annihilate is the very definition of a sobering thought. \u2014 Chris Willman, Variety , 5 June 2022",
"Time was \u2014 not that long ago \u2014 that after a mass shooting, gun rights advocates would nod to the possibility of compromise before waiting for memories to fade and opposing any new legislation to regulate firearms. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 27 May 2022",
"And ideally, it would be tailored to better match the circulating strains du jour, which, for now, requires at least some nod to Omicron and its offshoots. \u2014 Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic , 23 May 2022",
"With Duplessis graduated from the program after earning the first-team All-Conference USA nod last season, Dean is in line to take over as the leader of the special teams group. \u2014 Greg Luca, San Antonio Express-News , 18 May 2022",
"Devin Booker an All-NBA nod away from being eligible for four-year supermax deal for $211 million. \u2014 Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic , 18 May 2022",
"Both are delicious \u2014 highly sippable, with unique profiles that even the whiskey nerds will nod to. \u2014 Kate Dingwall, Forbes , 18 May 2022",
"In the background, Mayim couldn't help but laugh along and nod in agreeance. \u2014 Rebecca Norris, Good Housekeeping , 11 May 2022",
"Here, a palpable sense of luxury is balanced with details that nod to the property\u2019s previous life as a cultural institution. \u2014 Liam Hess, Vogue , 11 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Breguet\u2019s latest addition is a nod to the original, with, of course, an array of modern updates. \u2014 Demetrius Simms, Robb Report , 29 June 2022",
"The name is a nod to both the building\u2019s address and the restaurant\u2019s mission. \u2014 Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News , 29 June 2022",
"Her accessories, too, seemed to be a nod to the decade's fashion. \u2014 Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR , 28 June 2022",
"Wallace says that this look is a nod to Henson's character from The Color Purple, a blues singer named Shug Avery. \u2014 Allure Staff, Allure , 26 June 2022",
"There is the aroma of iris again and the wine\u2019s name \u2014 Maggiolo \u2014 is a nod to the month of May when the local irises are in bloom. \u2014 Cathy Huyghe, Forbes , 22 June 2022",
"The large circular analog instruments are another nod to the period represented by the car's manual-shift transmission. \u2014 Dan Carney, Ars Technica , 22 June 2022",
"The first was a nod to Zalatoris\u2019 local roots: a photo of him at age 7 with his dad, taken long ago (probably by Coplin) at Mariners Point in Foster City. \u2014 Ron Kroichick, San Francisco Chronicle , 20 June 2022",
"The iconic Woodstock Opera House, which opened in 1890, gets a cameo in that shot, as does local bookshop Read Between the Lynes (the punny moniker is a nod to its owner's last name). \u2014 Terri Robertson, Country Living , 17 June 2022"
],
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1":"Verb",
"circa 1541, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun"
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English nodden ; perhaps akin to Old High German hnot\u014dn to shake":"Verb"
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8n\u00e4d"
],
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"bob",
"bobble",
"jog",
"jounce",
"pump",
"seesaw",
"wag"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-054517",
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
]
},
"nodding":{
"antonyms":[
"unbending",
"upright"
],
"definitions":{
": bending downward or forward : drooping":[
"nodding flowers"
],
": slight , superficial":[
"a nodding acquaintance"
]
},
"examples":[
"some students, with nodding heads, were helplessly falling asleep during the boring lecture",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"James O\u2019Donoghue, a planetary scientist with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, likened our planet\u2019s tilting phenomenon to a nodding head. \u2014 Aylin Woodward, WSJ , 21 Dec. 2021"
],
"first_known_use":{
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
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"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8n\u00e4-di\u014b"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"bowed",
"bowing",
"declined",
"declining",
"descendant",
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"descending",
"drooping",
"droopy",
"hanging",
"hung",
"inclining",
"pendulous",
"sagging",
"stooping",
"weeping"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-231654",
"type":[
"adjective"
]
},
"noddle":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": head , pate":[]
},
"examples":[
"tapped his noddle to indicate he was thinking",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"And Kraft's iconic noddle smile now appears larger and dripping with liquid cheese. \u2014 Wyatte Grantham-philips, USA TODAY , 22 June 2022",
"Both sauces on the noddle dishes contain either pieces of meat or are made with animal products mixed in. \u2014 Lauren Saria, azcentral , 2 Jan. 2020"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1572, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English nodle back of the head or neck":""
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"\u02c8n\u00e4-d\u1d4al"
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"bean",
"block",
"dome",
"head",
"mazard",
"mazzard",
"nob",
"noggin",
"noodle",
"nut",
"pate",
"poll"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-093853",
"type":[
"noun"
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},
"noddy":{
"antonyms":[
"brain",
"genius"
],
"definitions":{
": a stupid person":[],
": any of several stout-bodied terns (especially genus Anous ) of warm seas":[]
},
"examples":[
"which one of you noddies put an empty milk carton back in the fridge?",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The bird reserve is home to four species of pelagic seabirds\u2014the greater crested tern, lesser crested tern, sooty tern, and the brown noddy . \u2014 K A Shaji, Quartz India , 5 May 2020",
"During the summer months, see the migration of some 200,000 birds, such as egrets, white-bellied sea eagles, buff banded rails, and white capped noddy \u2019s. \u2014 Anne Farrar, National Geographic , 19 June 2019",
"During the summer months, see the migration of some 200,000 birds, such as egrets, white-bellied sea eagles, buff banded rails, and white capped noddy \u2019s. \u2014 Anne Farrar, National Geographic , 19 June 2019",
"The atoll is a nature sanctuary that lures bird watchers (for parrots and seabirds like the great frigate and noddy ) as well as snorkelers and divers that come to see colorful parrotfish, blacktip sharks, bonefish, and nesting turtles. \u2014 Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveler , 20 Oct. 2017"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1534, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"probably short for obsolete noddypoll , alteration of hoddypoll fumbling inept person":""
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"\u02c8n\u00e4-d\u0113"
],
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"airhead",
"birdbrain",
"blockhead",
"bonehead",
"bubblehead",
"chowderhead",
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"the doctor examined the node on my knee before deciding it was the result of arthritis",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Check the water to make sure the node is submerged every couple of days. \u2014 Deanna Kizis, Sunset Magazine , 19 Apr. 2022",
"The carrier aggregates all data traffic through the node without the ability to prioritize individual needs or speeds. \u2014 Ken Mills, Forbes , 28 Sep. 2021",
"Meanwhile, Dubai is one of the world\u2019s leading dirty-money hubs, a key node in illicit financial networks offering a financial safe haven for warlords, sanction-evaders, terrorist organizations and mobsters. \u2014 Andreas Krieg, Time , 3 June 2022",
"That means Apple won\u2019t make the jump to 4nm yet, a node that rivals already use. \u2014 Chris Smith, BGR , 27 May 2022",
"Loihi 2 has been built on the pre-production version of the Intel 4 process and has benefited from the use of EUV technology in that node . \u2014 Karl Freund, Forbes , 30 Sep. 2021",
"In an assessment Friday, British military intelligence said the Moskva had served a crucial role as command vessel and air defense node . \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 15 Apr. 2022",
"Cut just above a node where a leaf bud has been or above a branch. \u2014 oregonlive , 2 Apr. 2022",
"The central node in that effort was a single lawyer, Kathleen Cady. \u2014 New York Times , 17 Nov. 2021"
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"a nodule on the leaf indicated that a worm had laid eggs there",
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"Since LaPorte was in good her health, she was told to watch the nodule and wait. \u2014 Jacqueline Howard, CNN , 13 Oct. 2021",
"The Metals Company wants to mine a nodule -rich region of the Pacific between Hawaii and Mexico known as the Clarion-Clipperton Zone. \u2014 Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker , 26 Dec. 2021",
"Physicians hadn't looked at the nodule again until LaPorte experienced worsening symptoms last year. \u2014 Jacqueline Howard, CNN , 13 Oct. 2021",
"Half the height of the tomato start should be planted into the ground, because roots will grow out of each stem/leave nodule . \u2014 oregonlive , 11 Aug. 2021",
"By digesting many examples, the algorithms can learn patterns of pixels statistically associated with those labels, such as the texture or shape of a lung nodule . \u2014 Tom Simonite, Wired , 5 Aug. 2021",
"But at one end, each seed has a yellow nodule full of fats that are nutritious for young ants. \u2014 Leslie Nemo, Scientific American , 29 June 2021",
"Her doctor has since ruled out Graves' disease, and will determine if Stewart has sub-acute thyroiditis or a nodule on her throat by the end of the week. \u2014 Julie Mazziotta, PEOPLE.com , 10 June 2021",
"In the patients with nodules, the images produced by the brain scans reveal at least one nodule on the eye's macular region, which is integral to central vision. \u2014 Claire Gillespie, Health.com , 18 Feb. 2021"
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"\u02c8n\u00e4-(\u02cc)j\u00fcl",
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"He fell and got a bump on his noggin .",
"watch the lintel above the door, unless you want to bang your noggin",
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"Legion Ascot is where the race helmet first appeared, on the noggin of a driver named Wilbur Shaw. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 21 June 2022",
"The league will incorporate the video into live telecasts to walk viewers through the workings of a breakaway goal or give them a first-person look at what really happens when a goalie takes a 100 mph slap shot to the noggin . \u2014 Will Egensteiner, Outside Online , 29 Sep. 2014",
"That plate is temporarily held in place by a metal brace that frames Alexia\u2019s noggin like a halo, or perhaps a crown of thorns; either way, the religious imagery is surely no accident. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 30 Sep. 2021",
"Your skull is the Death Star\u2019s trash compactor, and Leia, Luke, Han, and Chewie are your noggin . \u2014 Erica Lies, The New Yorker , 21 Oct. 2021",
"Meanwhile, Shiv, with Logan\u2019s advice banging around her noggin , heads down to ATN to deal with Mark Ravenhead herself. \u2014 Kevin Sullivan, Robb Report , 7 Nov. 2021",
"Climb into the Wrangler and tall guys like me might bang their noggin \u2019 on the fat rollbar. \u2014 Tribune News Service, cleveland , 10 July 2021",
"Plus, this sentient silicon implant of a program consistently expands my dusty little noggin . \u2014 Olivia Crandall, Vulture , 24 Oct. 2021",
"Their stunning Schoenberg cycle subsequently took up residency in my noggin , as well \u2014 until the University of Chicago wisely snatched up the French string quartet for the coming season. \u2014 Hannah Edgar, chicagotribune.com , 8 Sep. 2021"
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"\u2014 William Shakespeare",
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"\u2014 Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty",
"But now folks are making noise about an unbeaten season and a national title run.",
"\u2014 Brad Davis"
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"Owner Ken Behring is making noise about moving the team, perhaps to a proposed new stadium in Los Angeles \u2026",
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"Too many variables (what statisticians call \" noise \")\u2014occupation, personal habits, diet, the presence of environmental insults other than the chemical in question, and so forth\u2014exist in any given geographic area to allow clear linkages of diseases to specific contaminants.",
"\u2014 Peter Rogers"
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"\u2014 Ian Buruma"
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"The company has been making soothing/reassuring noises to calm the fears of investors.",
"In other words, the brand is definitely making all the right noises [=saying things that sound very appealing] for the developer community. But time will tell whether it follows up with solid action in this regard.",
"\u2014 Hadlee Simons"
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"Noun",
"I couldn't hear him over all the noise .",
"That's not music. To me it's a bunch of noise .",
"The furnace makes a lot of noise when it comes on.",
"We closed the windows to block out the traffic noise .",
"The landlord has been getting complaints from the tenants about noise .",
"There were noises coming from the basement.",
"The sink was making a gurgling noise .",
"Do you hear that rattling noise ?",
"The machine hardly makes any noise .",
"The initial data included a lot of noise that had to be weeded out.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"For all of that noise on the final lap, Kincaid can thank Bowerman\u2019s fan section: the Bowerman Thunder Crew. \u2014 oregonlive , 26 June 2022",
"Researchers are using deep-learning algorithms to filter out city noise so earthquake data can be collected better. \u2014 Pranshu Verma, Washington Post , 24 June 2022",
"Combs filters out any noise and keeps plowing forward, entertaining legions of fans against all odds. \u2014 Jon Freeman, Rolling Stone , 24 June 2022",
"Americans positioned to make noise Look out for Frances Tiafoe to make a run after getting a pretty favorable draw. \u2014 Dan Wolken, USA TODAY , 24 June 2022",
"This is more than a few bits of tech and a noise reduction office design. \u2014 Nancy Doyle, Forbes , 22 June 2022",
"The fencing and buffering system has been designed to channel noise upward and away from nearby residents. \u2014 Sue Kiesewetter, The Enquirer , 22 June 2022",
"Across the last few months and without much noise , IU Athletics extended new contracts to a handful of coaches across its department. \u2014 Zach Osterman, The Indianapolis Star , 21 June 2022",
"Your daughter\u2019s response to noise and chaos is her (very logical) way of trying to cope when her brain is overloaded with too many different cues coming from different directions. \u2014 Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press , 21 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"The shape of the airfoil is the key to noise generation here. \u2014 Manasee Wagh, Popular Mechanics , 11 Mar. 2022",
"Ford says in documents posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that heat and noise insulators below the body can loosen, and touch the drive shaft. \u2014 CBS News , 24 Feb. 2022",
"It was acclaimed for its experimental influences, ranging from Afro-funk to noise rock, and its social commentary on police brutality, violence against LGBTQAI people, and the lives of the oppressed in Brazil. \u2014 Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone , 20 Jan. 2022",
"Ching's letter notes that noise complaints by Mirabella residents have been investigated by the Tempe Police Department and code enforcement officers, resulting in no violations being issued against the indoor/outdoor venue on East University Drive. \u2014 Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic , 26 Jan. 2022",
"In preparation for their debut, the twins and their mother were placed in a shared living space, where they were exposed to sounds from a radio to get used to noise and voices from visitors. \u2014 Washington Post , 12 Jan. 2022",
"The researchers also found that narwhals are extremely sensitive to noise from relatively far away. \u2014 Ashley Stimpson, Popular Mechanics , 7 Jan. 2022",
"In response to noise complaints near popular entertainment districts, the city of San Antonio created a task force in March to determine if the existing policy needs to be altered. \u2014 Malak Silmi, San Antonio Express-News , 20 Oct. 2021",
"But other seizures present much more subtly\u2014a person may stare off into space, blink their eyes rapidly, experience changes in their breathing, or be unresponsive to noise or words. \u2014 Patti Greco, Health.com , 18 Nov. 2021"
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"\u2014 William Shakespeare",
"I know the noise is that many players in his position \u2026 would be putting up the insane numbers he has over the last couple of years. I don't agree with that. It takes a special talent to do what he's doing.",
"\u2014 Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty",
"But now folks are making noise about an unbeaten season and a national title run.",
"\u2014 Brad Davis"
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"Owner Ken Behring is making noise about moving the team, perhaps to a proposed new stadium in Los Angeles \u2026",
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"Too many variables (what statisticians call \" noise \")\u2014occupation, personal habits, diet, the presence of environmental insults other than the chemical in question, and so forth\u2014exist in any given geographic area to allow clear linkages of diseases to specific contaminants.",
"\u2014 Peter Rogers"
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"\u2014 Ian Buruma"
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"\u2014 Hadlee Simons"
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"Noun",
"I couldn't hear him over all the noise .",
"That's not music. To me it's a bunch of noise .",
"The furnace makes a lot of noise when it comes on.",
"We closed the windows to block out the traffic noise .",
"The landlord has been getting complaints from the tenants about noise .",
"There were noises coming from the basement.",
"The sink was making a gurgling noise .",
"Do you hear that rattling noise ?",
"The machine hardly makes any noise .",
"The initial data included a lot of noise that had to be weeded out.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"For all of that noise on the final lap, Kincaid can thank Bowerman\u2019s fan section: the Bowerman Thunder Crew. \u2014 oregonlive , 26 June 2022",
"Researchers are using deep-learning algorithms to filter out city noise so earthquake data can be collected better. \u2014 Pranshu Verma, Washington Post , 24 June 2022",
"Combs filters out any noise and keeps plowing forward, entertaining legions of fans against all odds. \u2014 Jon Freeman, Rolling Stone , 24 June 2022",
"Americans positioned to make noise Look out for Frances Tiafoe to make a run after getting a pretty favorable draw. \u2014 Dan Wolken, USA TODAY , 24 June 2022",
"This is more than a few bits of tech and a noise reduction office design. \u2014 Nancy Doyle, Forbes , 22 June 2022",
"The fencing and buffering system has been designed to channel noise upward and away from nearby residents. \u2014 Sue Kiesewetter, The Enquirer , 22 June 2022",
"Across the last few months and without much noise , IU Athletics extended new contracts to a handful of coaches across its department. \u2014 Zach Osterman, The Indianapolis Star , 21 June 2022",
"Your daughter\u2019s response to noise and chaos is her (very logical) way of trying to cope when her brain is overloaded with too many different cues coming from different directions. \u2014 Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press , 21 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"The shape of the airfoil is the key to noise generation here. \u2014 Manasee Wagh, Popular Mechanics , 11 Mar. 2022",
"Ford says in documents posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that heat and noise insulators below the body can loosen, and touch the drive shaft. \u2014 CBS News , 24 Feb. 2022",
"It was acclaimed for its experimental influences, ranging from Afro-funk to noise rock, and its social commentary on police brutality, violence against LGBTQAI people, and the lives of the oppressed in Brazil. \u2014 Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone , 20 Jan. 2022",
"Ching's letter notes that noise complaints by Mirabella residents have been investigated by the Tempe Police Department and code enforcement officers, resulting in no violations being issued against the indoor/outdoor venue on East University Drive. \u2014 Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic , 26 Jan. 2022",
"In preparation for their debut, the twins and their mother were placed in a shared living space, where they were exposed to sounds from a radio to get used to noise and voices from visitors. \u2014 Washington Post , 12 Jan. 2022",
"The researchers also found that narwhals are extremely sensitive to noise from relatively far away. \u2014 Ashley Stimpson, Popular Mechanics , 7 Jan. 2022",
"In response to noise complaints near popular entertainment districts, the city of San Antonio created a task force in March to determine if the existing policy needs to be altered. \u2014 Malak Silmi, San Antonio Express-News , 20 Oct. 2021",
"But other seizures present much more subtly\u2014a person may stare off into space, blink their eyes rapidly, experience changes in their breathing, or be unresponsive to noise or words. \u2014 Patti Greco, Health.com , 18 Nov. 2021"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Performers like Tucker Carlson and Sean Hannity, who long ago bartered their integrity and believability for money and ratings, can peddle their noisome pro-Trump propaganda on Fox News. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 10 June 2022",
"But Trudeau is using it to get rid of a political headache: the loud, noisome , but nonviolent blockade of bridges in Canada and the downtown of the nation\u2019s capital. \u2014 Michael Brendan Dougherty, National Review , 16 Feb. 2022",
"But her water bowl is filled with a noisome black, brackish liquid \u2014 what has fouled it, and for how long, is anyone\u2019s guess. \u2014 Gene Weingarten, Washington Post , 8 Nov. 2021",
"And there were some years where his fame was turned infamous by serious accusations of the most noisome acts. \u2014 Ashley Cullins, Billboard , 3 May 2021",
"Auschwitz was his laboratory, offering limitless subjects and unbound by noisome ethical inhibitions. \u2014 David Margolick, WSJ , 24 Jan. 2020",
"Farmers agreed to reduce the emissions of the country\u2019s noisome pigs. \u2014 The Economist , 9 July 2019",
"When asked to share a story about the worst moment in his career, Griffin talked about yet another interaction with a noisome audience member. \u2014 Nina Metz, chicagotribune.com , 5 June 2018",
"This, of course, is a very Patriot way of dealing with a noisome issue from outside the stadium. \u2014 Charles P. Pierce, SI.com , 15 Jan. 2018"
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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"Middle English noysome , from noy annoyance, alteration of anoi , from Anglo-French anui , from anuier to harass, annoy \u2014 more at annoy":""
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"noun"
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"noiseless",
"quiet",
"silent",
"soundless",
"still"
],
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": full of or characterized by noise or clamor":[
"a noisy office",
"a noisy scene"
],
": making noise":[
"noisy trucks and buses"
],
": noticeably showy, gaudy, or bright : conspicuous":[
"a noisy sweater"
]
},
"examples":[
"The playground was filled with noisy children.",
"His lawnmower is very noisy .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Formula One motor racing might be just the kind of noisy marketing tool luxury car makers need in the hush of the electric era. \u2014 Stephen Wilmot, WSJ , 24 June 2022",
"Some Ferrari enthusiasts and analysts have questioned whether the company, which has built its brand over 75 years on the back of powerful and noisy conventional engines, can manage the transition to the quiet world of electric motors. \u2014 Eric Sylvers, WSJ , 16 June 2022",
"Ament enlisted the band\u2019s current second guitarist, Josh Klinghoffer, as well as instrumentalists John Wicks and Josh Evans, to create an oppressive and noisy score while the series was still in production. \u2014 A.d. Amorosi, Variety , 2 June 2022",
"The train to Provo was absolutely packed that day, and noisy , too. \u2014 Kaitlyn Bancroft, The Salt Lake Tribune , 28 Apr. 2022",
"Dune, No Time to Die and West Side Story are big and noisy ; Belfast and The Power of the Dog are subtle. \u2014 The Hollywood Reporter , 22 Mar. 2022",
"With persistent and noisy horn honking, protesters are demanding governments at all levels lift their health restrictions, including vaccine and mask mandates, lockdowns and restrictions on businesses and gatherings. \u2014 Paula Newton, CNN , 5 Feb. 2022",
"Three friends gambol drunkenly on the lawn, noisy in their adamant youthfulness. \u2014 Stephanie Zacharek, Time , 21 Jan. 2022",
"People with autism\u2014a lifelong condition\u2014may struggle to socialize and feel overwhelmed by noisy , colorful scenes. \u2014 Henry Flynn, Forbes , 13 May 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1675, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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"\u02c8n\u022fi-z\u0113"
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"clangorous",
"dinning",
"discordant",
"rackety"
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"noun"
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": to discontinue by entering a nolle prosequi":[]
},
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"first_known_use":{
"1945, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"nol le pros equi":""
},
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"\u02c8n\u00e4l-\u02c8pr\u00e4s, \u02c8n\u0259l-",
"\u02c8n\u00e4l-\u02c8pr\u00e4s"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-063144",
"type":[
"verb"
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": a plea in a criminal prosecution that without admitting guilt subjects the defendant to conviction but does not preclude denying the truth of the charges in a collateral proceeding":[]
},
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The courts can wipe out camp prisoners guilty or nolo contendere pleas, and a plea of not guilty can be entered, or verdicts of guilt to be set aside. \u2014 Paul Vercammen, CNN , 24 Apr. 2022",
"Depina entered a plea of nolo contendere to one count of carrying a pistol without a license and one count of alteration of identifying marks on a firearm. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 2 Nov. 2021",
"With a no contest, or nolo contendere , plea, the defendant does not admit guilt but opts not to contest the charges. \u2014 Christine Dempsey, courant.com , 5 Nov. 2021",
"Rosado entered a plea of nolo contendere to possession of a firearm after previously having been convicted of a crime of violence and carrying a pistol without a license. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 2 Nov. 2021",
"Mason entered nolo contendere pleas on the resisting, possession and failure-to-register charges. \u2014 Mark Inabinett, AL.com , 28 Mar. 2018",
"Williams \u2014 who was identified by ARLnews as a D.C. resident \u2014 pleaded nolo contendere Tuesday, a plea that acknowledges that the state would be able to prove its allegations. \u2014 Fredrick Kunkle, Washington Post , 24 Oct. 2017"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1829, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Latin, I do not wish to contend":""
},
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"-k\u0259n-\u02c8ten-d\u0259-r\u0113, -r\u0101",
"\u02c8n\u014d-(\u02cc)l\u014d-k\u0259n-\u02c8ten-d\u0259-r\u0113"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-133845",
"type":[
"noun"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-114014",
"type":[
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"definitions":{
": a spreading invasive gangrene chiefly of the lining of the cheek and lips that is usually fatal and occurs most often in persons severely debilitated by disease or profound nutritional deficiency":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{
"1676, in the meaning defined above":""
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"New Latin, from Greek nom\u0113 , from nemein to spread (of an ulcer), literally, to graze, pasture \u2014 more at nimble":""
},
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"\u02c8n\u014d-m\u0259"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-035204",
"type":[
"noun"
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": a member of a people who have no fixed residence but move from place to place usually seasonally and within a well-defined territory":[
"For centuries nomads have shepherded goats, sheep, and cattle across the \u2026 semiarid grasslands \u2026",
"\u2014 Discovery"
],
": an individual who roams about":[
"He lived like a nomad for a few years after college, never holding a job in one place for very long."
]
},
"examples":[
"He lived like a nomad for a few years after college, never holding a job in one place for very long.",
"after college she became quite the nomad , backpacking through Europe with no particular destination",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Because of the way its neo-Bohemian, global- nomad vibe brings those elements together. \u2014 Tribune News Service, oregonlive , 10 June 2022",
"To fight digital nomad fatigue, Lithuania is offering itself as a destination for remote workers to settle down without having to give up travel. \u2014 Cailey Rizzo, Travel + Leisure , 1 June 2022",
"That\u2019s the advice of Carlos Grider, an expert on remote work who publishes a blog about being a digital nomad . \u2014 Washington Post , 11 May 2022",
"Sri Lanka, meanwhile, has jumped on the digital nomad trend by launching long-term visas of up to one year to attract foreign visitors looking to work remotely while enjoying Sri Lanka's sunshine and scenery. \u2014 Maureen O'hare, CNN , 16 July 2021",
"While the world is navigating a global pandemic, the decision to become a full-time digital nomad is complicated. \u2014 Kimanzi Constable, Travel + Leisure , 26 Mar. 2022",
"After losing her job, a woman (Frances McDormand) in her sixties embarks on a journey through America while living as a modern-day nomad . \u2014 Chaise Sanders, Country Living , 13 May 2022",
"Luplow has been a bit of a baseball nomad as a major leaguer. \u2014 Jos\u00e9 M. Romero, The Arizona Republic , 6 May 2022",
"Stories of the horses, the weather, friendly nearby nomad families, safe routes, good food, adventures taken. \u2014 Peng Shepherd, Good Housekeeping , 30 Apr. 2022"
],
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"1579, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
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"Latin nomad-, nomas member of a wandering pastoral people, from Greek, from nemein":""
},
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"\u02c8n\u014d-\u02ccmad",
"British also \u02c8n\u00e4-"
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"gadabout",
"gypsy",
"knockabout",
"maunderer",
"rambler",
"roamer",
"rover",
"stroller",
"vagabond",
"wanderer",
"wayfarer"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-104701",
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
]
},
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": roaming about from place to place aimlessly, frequently, or without a fixed pattern of movement":[
"a nomadic hobo"
]
},
"examples":[
"raised in a nomadic family, she attended half a dozen different high schools",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The creamery, much like its inspiration, is nomadic and is served throughout New York City with updates on its whereabouts revealed through social media. \u2014 Cassandra Pintro, Vogue , 17 June 2022",
"Also, no knowing if Cassidy is still the coach, or if, say, Barry Trotz, the hottest name available among the nomadic coaching brethren, will be calling the shots here in 2022-23. \u2014 Kevin Paul Dupont, BostonGlobe.com , 4 June 2022",
"In 2019, Ma journeyed to the northern reaches of the province to produce a series of portraits depicting these nomadic herdsmen, entitled Kazak Cowboy. \u2014 Vogue , 18 May 2022",
"Western Darfur is home to many of the people displaced by the early-2000s conflict in the region, which saw the government put down armed rebels with help from nomadic Arab militias known as the Janjaweed. \u2014 Reuters, CNN , 25 Apr. 2022",
"Folks who were highly mobile before the pandemic have become even more nomadic in its wake, adds Harvey Hernandez, CEO of Newgard Development Group, developer of LOFTY Brickell and Natiivo Miami and Austin. \u2014 Jeffrey Steele, Forbes , 22 Apr. 2022",
"That led to a nomadic journey that took him to hockey rinks and professional teams in Serbia, Lithuania, Finland and Italy. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 20 Apr. 2022",
"Dates were an essential part of the nomadic diet, providing a significant amount of fiber and a variety of vitamins and minerals. \u2014 Felicia Campbell, USA TODAY , 14 Apr. 2022",
"Dates were an essential part of the nomadic diet, providing a significant amount of fiber and a variety of vitamins and minerals. \u2014 Felicia Campbell, The Arizona Republic , 8 Apr. 2022"
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"circa 1818, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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"n\u014d-\u02c8ma-dik"
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"ambulant",
"ambulatory",
"errant",
"fugitive",
"gallivanting",
"galavanting",
"itinerant",
"nomad",
"perambulatory",
"peregrine",
"peripatetic",
"ranging",
"roaming",
"roving",
"vagabond",
"vagrant",
"wandering",
"wayfaring"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-020607",
"type":[
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"\u2014 Foreign Affairs"
]
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"nomad entry 1 + -ize":""
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"type":[
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": a system or set of terms or symbols especially in a particular science, discipline, or art":[
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"\u2014 Cornelia O. Skinner"
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"\u2014 R. I. Smith"
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"examples":[
"the nomenclatures of zoology and chemistry",
"the nomenclature , \u201ctuxedo,\u201d derives from the fact that the jacket first became popular in the resort area of Tuxedo Park, New York",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"And someone needs to explain family relationships and nomenclature to the child. \u2014 Jacobina Martin, Washington Post , 21 June 2022",
"Despite the nomenclature , the new model, to be called Purosangue, which means thoroughbred in Italian, will compete with SUVs from Volkswagen AG\u2019s Lamborghini and other luxury car makers. \u2014 Eric Sylvers, WSJ , 16 June 2022",
"This realization also presages a broadening in nomenclature . \u2014 Gy\u00f6rgy Buzs\u00e1ki, Scientific American , 14 May 2022",
"The term web3 is the preferred nomenclature of venture capitalists who invest in online services that are built using blockchain technology, where control isn\u2019t concentrated in a single business entity. \u2014 Akayla Gardner, Bloomberg.com , 27 Jan. 2022",
"Ros\u00e9 wine, and the newer nomenclature of Italian rosa wine, has won its way into our glasses and our wine loving hearts. \u2014 Cathy Huyghe, Forbes , 25 June 2021",
"Imagine if the Byzantine nomenclature process favored by Big Pharma had been used in other industries. \u2014 Joe Queenan, WSJ , 5 May 2022",
"But time still has its roots and even its nomenclature in astronomical time keeping. \u2014 New York Times , 25 Apr. 2022",
"The Galaxy Chromebook 2 360's nomenclature may be a bit confusing. \u2014 Scharon Harding, Ars Technica , 15 Apr. 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1610, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
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"borrowed from Latin n\u014dmencl\u0101t\u016bra \"assigning of names to things,\" from n\u014dmen \"name\" + cal\u0101tus, past participle of cal\u0101re \"to announce, proclaim\" + -\u016bra -ure \u2014 more at name entry 1 , low entry 3":""
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"also n\u014d-\u02c8men-kl\u0259-\u02ccchu\u0307r",
"-\u02cctu\u0307r",
"-ch\u0259r",
"\u02c8n\u014d-m\u0259n-\u02cckl\u0101-ch\u0259r also n\u014d-\u02c8men-kl\u0259-\u02ccchu\u0307(\u0259)r, -\u02c8me\u014b-, -kl\u0259-ch\u0259r, -kl\u0259-\u02cct(y)u\u0307(\u0259)r",
"-\u02c8me\u014b-",
"-\u02cctyu\u0307r",
"\u02c8n\u014d-m\u0259n-\u02cckl\u0101-ch\u0259r"
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"appellation",
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"name",
"title"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-182603",
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"nominal head of his party"
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"the pipe's nominal size"
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"his involvement was nominal",
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},
"examples":[
"Adjective",
"What gave it resonance was that she was reflecting\u2014in a fun-house mirror\u2014the thuggish behavior of her nominal betters. \u2014 Hendrik Hertzberg , New Yorker , 5 Dec. 2005",
"Instead they will decentralize and devolve power, and rely on the people over whom they have nominal authority to be self-organizing. \u2014 Francis Fukuyama , Atlantic , May 1999",
"Approaching his 68th birthday, Rockefeller had never imagined that his twilight years would be so eventful. His fortune had failed to purchase him even a poor man's mite of tranquillity. As nominal president of Standard Oil, he was in a bind, responsible for actions he had not approved. \u2014 Ron Chernow , Business Week , 18 May 1998",
"Each of the ten years of nominal peace saw plenty of bloodshed. \u2014 Theodore Roosevelt , The Winning of the West: 1769-1776 , (1894) 1995",
"Her title of vice president had been nominal only.",
"They charge a nominal fee for the service.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"In its second year, the service will become available to people of all ages within District 2 for an unspecified, nominal fee, according to the city. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 19 June 2022",
"After the rehabbing work, the house will be sold by the Land Bank for a nominal fee. \u2014 Alexis Oatman, cleveland , 16 June 2022",
"The experiences can be seen in the Tribeca gallery in the Museum of Other Realities (PC VR only) for a nominal fee through the end of the month. \u2014 Charlie Fink, Forbes , 16 June 2022",
"In 2020, the economic machine, call it nominal GDP, was inflected positive and accelerating. \u2014 Bob Haber, Forbes , 26 May 2022",
"In its latest quarter, revenue from cryptocurrency processors was nominal , Ms. Kress said in commentary accompanying the results, compared with $155 million a year ago. \u2014 Asa Fitch, WSJ , 25 May 2022",
"Moreover, fees for the mess, or canteen, and library are also nominal . \u2014 Ananya Bhattacharya, Quartz , 10 May 2022",
"In many cases, McFarland said, a 2 to 3 point IQ difference is nominal , unless an individual is on the lower side of IQ distribution. \u2014 NBC News , 7 Mar. 2022",
"The only consolation to the other side is that in a subsequent ruling the damages for the breach were found to be nominal . \u2014 Peter J Reilly, Forbes , 1 Feb. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"And 73 others paid less than half of the US nominal 21% corporate tax rate. \u2014 Reuven Avi-yonah For Cnn Business Perspectives, CNN , 24 Nov. 2021",
"Yield differentials between nominal and inflation-protected securities, for example, suggest CPI inflation will spend the next five years hovering mostly around 2.8% but then gradually fall to roughly 2% about a decade from now. \u2014 Sam Goldfarb, WSJ , 22 Oct. 2021",
"However, if the Heat were to add a player such as Kyle with cap space, then a return by Oladipo likely would come down to a willingness to take a nominal , if not minimum, salary for the coming season. \u2014 Ira Winderman, sun-sentinel.com , 30 July 2021",
"By forcing Republicans to square their new feint toward populism with their continuing loyalty to corporate interests, progressives can exploit a wedge that will help Democrats expand their appeal to nominal (and former) Republicans. \u2014 Rahm Emanuel, WSJ , 16 May 2021",
"Investors\u2019 expectations for inflation\u2014as defined by the consumer-price index\u2014over the next 10 years can be gleaned from the difference between nominal and inflation-protected U.S. Treasury yields. \u2014 Peter Santilli, WSJ , 26 Apr. 2021"
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"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Adjective",
"1904, in the meaning defined above":"Noun"
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},
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"\u02c8n\u00e4-m\u0259n-\u1d4al",
"\u02c8n\u00e4-m\u0259-n\u1d4al",
"\u02c8n\u00e4m-n\u0259l"
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"What gave it resonance was that she was reflecting\u2014in a fun-house mirror\u2014the thuggish behavior of her nominal betters. \u2014 Hendrik Hertzberg , New Yorker , 5 Dec. 2005",
"Instead they will decentralize and devolve power, and rely on the people over whom they have nominal authority to be self-organizing. \u2014 Francis Fukuyama , Atlantic , May 1999",
"Approaching his 68th birthday, Rockefeller had never imagined that his twilight years would be so eventful. His fortune had failed to purchase him even a poor man's mite of tranquillity. As nominal president of Standard Oil, he was in a bind, responsible for actions he had not approved. \u2014 Ron Chernow , Business Week , 18 May 1998",
"Each of the ten years of nominal peace saw plenty of bloodshed. \u2014 Theodore Roosevelt , The Winning of the West: 1769-1776 , (1894) 1995",
"Her title of vice president had been nominal only.",
"They charge a nominal fee for the service.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"In its second year, the service will become available to people of all ages within District 2 for an unspecified, nominal fee, according to the city. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 19 June 2022",
"After the rehabbing work, the house will be sold by the Land Bank for a nominal fee. \u2014 Alexis Oatman, cleveland , 16 June 2022",
"The experiences can be seen in the Tribeca gallery in the Museum of Other Realities (PC VR only) for a nominal fee through the end of the month. \u2014 Charlie Fink, Forbes , 16 June 2022",
"In 2020, the economic machine, call it nominal GDP, was inflected positive and accelerating. \u2014 Bob Haber, Forbes , 26 May 2022",
"In its latest quarter, revenue from cryptocurrency processors was nominal , Ms. Kress said in commentary accompanying the results, compared with $155 million a year ago. \u2014 Asa Fitch, WSJ , 25 May 2022",
"Moreover, fees for the mess, or canteen, and library are also nominal . \u2014 Ananya Bhattacharya, Quartz , 10 May 2022",
"In many cases, McFarland said, a 2 to 3 point IQ difference is nominal , unless an individual is on the lower side of IQ distribution. \u2014 NBC News , 7 Mar. 2022",
"The only consolation to the other side is that in a subsequent ruling the damages for the breach were found to be nominal . \u2014 Peter J Reilly, Forbes , 1 Feb. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"And 73 others paid less than half of the US nominal 21% corporate tax rate. \u2014 Reuven Avi-yonah For Cnn Business Perspectives, CNN , 24 Nov. 2021",
"Yield differentials between nominal and inflation-protected securities, for example, suggest CPI inflation will spend the next five years hovering mostly around 2.8% but then gradually fall to roughly 2% about a decade from now. \u2014 Sam Goldfarb, WSJ , 22 Oct. 2021",
"However, if the Heat were to add a player such as Kyle with cap space, then a return by Oladipo likely would come down to a willingness to take a nominal , if not minimum, salary for the coming season. \u2014 Ira Winderman, sun-sentinel.com , 30 July 2021",
"By forcing Republicans to square their new feint toward populism with their continuing loyalty to corporate interests, progressives can exploit a wedge that will help Democrats expand their appeal to nominal (and former) Republicans. \u2014 Rahm Emanuel, WSJ , 16 May 2021",
"Investors\u2019 expectations for inflation\u2014as defined by the consumer-price index\u2014over the next 10 years can be gleaned from the difference between nominal and inflation-protected U.S. Treasury yields. \u2014 Peter Santilli, WSJ , 26 Apr. 2021"
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"1904, in the meaning defined above":"Noun"
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"\u02c8n\u00e4-m\u0259n-\u1d4al",
"\u02c8n\u00e4-m\u0259-n\u1d4al",
"\u02c8n\u00e4m-n\u0259l"
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"\u2014 Vilhjalmur Stephansson"
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"examples":[
"We expect the party to nominate him for president.",
"The President nominated her for Attorney General.",
"Someone has to tell her the truth\u2014I nominate you.",
"We nominated her for player of the year.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"With an unlimited budget, you might be inclined to nominate the Audi RS6 Avant instead. \u2014 Mike Duff, Car and Driver , 24 June 2022",
"To learn more about the Gatorade Player of the Year program, check out past winners or to nominate student-athletes, visit playeroftheyear.gatorade.com. \u2014 Al.com Reports, al , 23 June 2022",
"Erskine and Konkle both wrote and directed memorable episodes this season, but I will be ruined if the Academy doesn't nominate both of them for lead actress. \u2014 Darren Franich, EW.com , 21 June 2022",
"This month, the Homer Glen family who collects the most pop tabs wins $1,000 and can nominate one special needs family to also win $1,000. \u2014 Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune , 20 June 2022",
"The decision by Utah Democrats to not nominate a candidate for Senate to help McMullin\u2019s chances of ousting Lee has caught the attention of election forecaster Larry Sabato. \u2014 Bryan Schott, The Salt Lake Tribune , 17 June 2022",
"Voters in South Carolina, Maine, North Dakota, Nevada and Texas 34th District will head to the polls today to nominate major party nominees across statewide and federal offices. \u2014 Alexandra Marquez, NBC News , 14 June 2022",
"In previous elections, political parties would hold their own primary elections and nominate just one candidate for the general \u2014 making post-primary infighting relatively rare. \u2014 Nathaniel Herz, Anchorage Daily News , 14 June 2022",
"Democrats\u2019 April convention chose to cast their lot with McMullin, rather than nominate a member of their own party. \u2014 Sue Halpern, The New Yorker , 9 June 2022"
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"1545, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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"\u02c8n\u00e4-m\u0259-n\u0259t, -\u02ccn\u0101t",
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"sound",
"uncrazy"
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": not of sound mind":[]
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"will seek to prove that the elderly tycoon was non compos mentis when he dictated that will"
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"1607, in the meaning defined above":""
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"\u02ccn\u00e4n-\u02cck\u00e4m-p\u0259s-\u02c8men-t\u0259s",
"\u02ccn\u00e4n-\u02cck\u00e4m-p\u0259-\u02c8sment-\u0259s, \u02ccn\u014dn-",
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"barmy",
"bats",
"batty",
"bedlam",
"bonkers",
"brainsick",
"bughouse",
"certifiable",
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"cracked",
"crackers",
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"cranky",
"crazed",
"crazy",
"cuckoo",
"daffy",
"daft",
"demented",
"deranged",
"fruity",
"gaga",
"haywire",
"insane",
"kooky",
"kookie",
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"loony",
"looney",
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"looney tunes",
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"mad",
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"meshugge",
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"meshuggah",
"moonstruck",
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"psycho",
"psychotic",
"scatty",
"screwy",
"unbalanced",
"unhinged",
"unsound",
"wacko",
"whacko",
"wacky",
"whacky",
"wud"
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"adjective"
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"\u2014 Louis Infield",
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"Latin, it is not clear":""
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"(\u02c8)n\u00e4n\u02c8l\u012bkw\u0259\u0307t",
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"type":[
"noun"
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"n\u014dn-\u02c8\u022fm-n\u0113-\u00e4-\u02ccp\u022f-su\u0307-mu\u0307s-\u02c8\u022fm-\u02ccn\u0101s"
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"1589, in the meaning defined above":""
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"Latin, it does not please":""
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"\u02c8n\u014dn-",
"\u02ccn\u00e4n-\u02c8pl\u0101-s\u0259t"
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},
"examples":[
"We were talking about the new restaurant when she threw in some non sequitur about her dog.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"When a friend asked if sweet-potato pies tasted anything like pumpkin, Amiri Baraka responded with a wry non sequitur . \u2014 New York Times , 14 Mar. 2022",
"The resultant traces of smoke seem non sequitur as the distillery eschews the use of peat. \u2014 Viju Mathew, Robb Report , 8 Oct. 2021",
"When the slides on the pitch deck start to go by too fast, ask a non sequitur . \u2014 Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune , 7 Oct. 2021",
"These don\u2019t produce a stream of financial returns that can be invested in the bank, so saying these benefits have to be discounted because capital earns a rate of return is a non sequitur argument. \u2014 James Broughel, Forbes , 27 Sep. 2021",
"This Part Off and Remind Me on July 12 There has always been something of a non sequitur at the heart of the European Championships. \u2014 New York Times , 11 June 2021",
"During a rally Tuesday in Erie, Pa., in-between comments on his crowd sizes and fracking, Trump sneaked in a non sequitur about the interview. \u2014 Author: Josh Dawsey, Colby Itkowitz, Jeremy Barr, Anchorage Daily News , 21 Oct. 2020",
"Its foreboding music and non sequitur lyrics were off-putting to critics and fans at first. \u2014 Neil Shah, WSJ , 26 Sep. 2020",
"That way, if anything else gets posted, someone can call it out as a non sequitur . \u2014 Washington Post , 8 Sep. 2020"
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"1540, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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"Latin, it does not follow":""
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"\u02ccn\u00e4n-\u02c8se-kw\u0259-t\u0259r",
"also -\u02cctu\u0307r"
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"We were talking about the new restaurant when she threw in some non sequitur about her dog."
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"We were talking about the new restaurant when she threw in some non sequitur about her dog.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"When a friend asked if sweet-potato pies tasted anything like pumpkin, Amiri Baraka responded with a wry non sequitur . \u2014 New York Times , 14 Mar. 2022",
"The resultant traces of smoke seem non sequitur as the distillery eschews the use of peat. \u2014 Viju Mathew, Robb Report , 8 Oct. 2021",
"When the slides on the pitch deck start to go by too fast, ask a non sequitur . \u2014 Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune , 7 Oct. 2021",
"These don\u2019t produce a stream of financial returns that can be invested in the bank, so saying these benefits have to be discounted because capital earns a rate of return is a non sequitur argument. \u2014 James Broughel, Forbes , 27 Sep. 2021",
"This Part Off and Remind Me on July 12 There has always been something of a non sequitur at the heart of the European Championships. \u2014 New York Times , 11 June 2021",
"During a rally Tuesday in Erie, Pa., in-between comments on his crowd sizes and fracking, Trump sneaked in a non sequitur about the interview. \u2014 Author: Josh Dawsey, Colby Itkowitz, Jeremy Barr, Anchorage Daily News , 21 Oct. 2020",
"Its foreboding music and non sequitur lyrics were off-putting to critics and fans at first. \u2014 Neil Shah, WSJ , 26 Sep. 2020",
"That way, if anything else gets posted, someone can call it out as a non sequitur . \u2014 Washington Post , 8 Sep. 2020"
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"\u02ccn\u00e4n-\u02c8se-kw\u0259-t\u0259r",
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"noun"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"In archival footage, the chubby young Perlman is shown dazzling Sullivan with a virtuoso performance of the Allegretto non troppo from Mendelssohn\u2019s Violin Concerto in E minor. \u2014 Peter Keough, BostonGlobe.com , 22 Mar. 2018"
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"first_known_use":{
"1804, in the meaning defined above":""
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"history_and_etymology":{
"Italian, literally, not too much":""
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"\u02c8n\u014dn-",
"\u02ccn\u00e4n-\u02c8tr\u022f-(\u02cc)p\u014d"
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"non art"
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"non system"
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"Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin non not, from Old Latin noenum , from ne- not + oinom , neuter of oinos one \u2014 more at no , one":""
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"\u02ccn\u00e4n also",
"\u02c8n\u0259n",
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"\u02ccn\u0259n",
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"first_known_use":{
"1975, in the meaning defined above":""
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"noun"
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"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": not of, relating to, or characteristic of Africa or its people : not African":[
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"non-African languages"
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},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{
"1856, in the meaning defined above":""
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"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[
"also -\u02c8\u00e4-",
"\u02ccn\u00e4n-\u02c8a-fri-k\u0259n"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-190729",
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"adjective"
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},
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"first_known_use":{
"1671, in the meaning defined above":""
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"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccn\u00e4n-\u02c8kris-ch\u0259n",
"-\u02c8krish-"
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-135444",
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
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"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": not relating to or concerned with Charles Darwin, his theories especially of evolution, or his followers":[
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"first_known_use":{
"1871, in the meaning defined above":""
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"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccn\u00e4n-d\u00e4r-\u02c8wi-n\u0113-\u0259n"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-085249",
"type":[
"adjective"
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"definitions":{
": a state of sleep that occurs regularly during a normal period of sleep with intervening periods of REM sleep and is characterized by delta wave brain activity, little dreaming, and a reduced level of autonomic physiological activity":[
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"\u2014 Jerome M. Siegel",
"For most people the few dreams found in non-REM sleep tend to have a rather thought-like character. During REM sleep, on the other hand, dreams occur more frequently and usually have a perceptual vividness \u2026",
"\u2014 Francis Crick et al.",
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"\u2014 David Kamp"
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"\u2014 compare rem sleep , slow-wave sleep":[
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"\u2014 Jerome M. Siegel",
"For most people the few dreams found in non-REM sleep tend to have a rather thought-like character. During REM sleep, on the other hand, dreams occur more frequently and usually have a perceptual vividness \u2026",
"\u2014 Francis Crick et al.",
"NREM sleep \u2026 is crucial to memory retention, and to acquiring and refining our motor skills.",
"\u2014 David Kamp"
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"first_known_use":{
"1963, in the meaning defined above":""
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"\u02c8n\u00e4n-\u02ccrem-",
"-\u02ccrem-"
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"noun"
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"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": not characteristic of the upper classes":[]
},
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"first_known_use":{
"1954, in the meaning defined above":""
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"\u02ccn\u00e4n-\u02c8y\u00fc"
],
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"type":[
"adjective"
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},
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": not of or relating to aesthetics or the arts : not artistic : not aesthetic":[
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},
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"first_known_use":{
"1877, in the meaning defined above":""
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"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccn\u00e4n-es-\u02c8the-tik",
"-is-",
"British usually -\u0113s-"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-081852",
"type":[
"adjective"
]
},
"non-church":{
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"definitions":{
": not of, relating to, or affiliated with a church":[
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"non-church weddings"
],
": not taking place at a church":[
"non-church charities",
"non-church weddings"
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"first_known_use":{
"1646, in the meaning defined above":""
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"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccn\u00e4n-\u02c8ch\u0259rch"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-043725",
"type":[
"adjective"
]
},
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"antonyms":[],
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": being an area where the U.S. dollar is not used as a basis for exchange and currencies usually cannot be converted freely into dollars":[
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": not consisting in or composed of dollars":[
"non-dollar assets such as real estate"
],
": not fixed in value to the dollar":[
"the appreciation of non-dollar currencies against the dollar"
],
": not trading in dollars":[
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]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{
"1947, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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"\u02ccn\u00e4n-\u02c8d\u00e4-l\u0259r"
],
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"adjective"
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},
"non-domestic":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": not domestic or domesticated":[
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"non-domestic animals"
]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{
"1818, in the meaning defined above":""
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"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccn\u00e4n-d\u0259-\u02c8mes-tik"
],
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"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb"
]
},
"non-fungible token":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{
"2017, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccn\u00e4n-\u02c8f\u01ddn-j\u01dd-b\u01ddl-"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-091849",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"non-lexical":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": not lexical : not pertaining to words and their definitions":[
"the inclusion of nonlexical material in a dictionary"
]
},
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"first_known_use":{
"1889, in the meaning defined above":""
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"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccn\u00e4n-\u02c8lek-si-k\u0259l"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-105407",
"type":[
"adjective"
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},
"non-oil":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": being a net importer of petroleum or petroleum products":[
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],
": not relating to, containing, or derived from oil":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{
"1970, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccn\u00e4n-\u02c8\u022fi(-\u0259)l"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-233543",
"type":[
"adjective"
]
},
"non-orchestral":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": not orchestral":[
"A pleasant suburban locale that often puts on concerts of chamber music and other non-orchestral classical music, especially Friday evenings and Saturday lunchtimes.",
"\u2014 Daniel Jacobs , The Rough Guide to Jerusalem , 2009"
]
},
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"first_known_use":{
"1882, in the meaning defined above":""
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"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02c8)n\u00e4n-(\u02c8)\u022fr-\u00a6ke-str\u0259l"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-113310",
"type":[
"adjective"
]
},
"non-self-governing":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": lacking autonomy : not self-governing":[
"a non-self-governing territory",
"non-self-governing colonies"
]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{
"1872, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccn\u00e4n-\u02ccself-\u02c8g\u0259-v\u0259r-ni\u014b"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-185032",
"type":[
"adjective"
]
},
"non-tax-paid":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": not having had the tax paid":[
"contained eighty gallons of non-tax-paid liquor",
"\u2014 Beam v. Georgia"
]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-131216",
"type":[
"adjective"
]
},
"nonabrasive":{
"antonyms":[
"abrasive",
"caustic",
"coarse",
"hard",
"harsh",
"rough",
"scathing",
"stern",
"ungentle"
],
"definitions":{
": not abrasive":[
"a nonabrasive cloth",
"nonabrasive liquid detergent"
]
},
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The next day, pour out the mixture and rub the inside with a nonabrasive scrubbing pad to be certain that everything is dissolved. \u2014 Washington Post , 23 Nov. 2021",
"The soft, nonabrasive cloth square is embossed with the Apple logo and compatible with most products, including Android devices. \u2014 Dan Patterson, CBS News , 19 Oct. 2021",
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"The visibly emotional nonagenarian was shaken by the Overview Effect, the experience of seeing our tiny planet in the context of a vast universe. \u2014 Tim Fernholz, Quartz , 14 Oct. 2021",
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"Watching this devoted, still energetic pair of nonagenarians prepare for their trip, navigate travel, work laptops, ensconce in apartments and hotels, do laundry, explore the sights and just generally support each other is a lovely thing to behold. \u2014 Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times , 14 Apr. 2020",
"Normally, a celebration lunch would have been offered to the nonagenarians . \u2014 cleveland , 3 May 2020",
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"Deemed Blue Zones by Dan Buettner, who studies these locales, the populations in these pockets of the planet have an extremely high percentage of nonagenarians and centenarians\u2014people who live to be over 90 and 100, respectively. \u2014 Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health.com , 12 Dec. 2019",
"Aside from relief that he was pulled unscathed from such a mangled vehicle, there was widespread shock that the nonagenarian was still driving himself \u2013 and sometimes without security. \u2014 Maria Puente, USA TODAY , 6 Dec. 2019"
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"Practically all Asian Americans, but elderly men in particular, are often viewed as nonaggressive , meek and unable or unwilling to fight back, in contrast to men of other races. \u2014 Pawan Dhingra, The Conversation , 19 Mar. 2021",
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"Fill it with a variety of nonaggressive fish\u2014like neon and cardinal tetras\u2014and cute aquarium decor. \u2014 Popsci Commerce Team, Popular Science , 8 Oct. 2020",
"The department will investigate incidents of force used against nonaggressive people at the protests to make sure officers were within the department\u2019s policies, Pazen said. \u2014 Elise Schmelzer, The Denver Post , 2 June 2020",
"With testosterone treatment, though, these nonaggressive animals became aggressive. \u2014 Emily Willingham, Scientific American , 3 Aug. 2020",
"Fortunately, fatalities are fairly rare; the spiders are nonaggressive and bite only in self-defense, such as when someone accidentally sits on them. \u2014 Tim Macwelch, Outdoor Life , 11 Nov. 2019"
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"Practically all Asian Americans, but elderly men in particular, are often viewed as nonaggressive , meek and unable or unwilling to fight back, in contrast to men of other races. \u2014 Pawan Dhingra, The Conversation , 19 Mar. 2021",
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"Fill it with a variety of nonaggressive fish\u2014like neon and cardinal tetras\u2014and cute aquarium decor. \u2014 Popsci Commerce Team, Popular Science , 8 Oct. 2020",
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"The cylindrical core is a dull metallic silver with several irregular nonagon fuel assemblies arranged in its center. \u2014 Daniel Oberhaus, Wired , 15 May 2020"
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"Modern, human-specific, nonanimal methods for testing drug safety and efficacy include the use of human cells, tissues, and data to improve the predictive ability of nonclinical studies. \u2014 Elizabeth Baker, STAT , 18 Feb. 2022",
"The complaint says 198 of the 259 U.S. general surgery residencies surveyed by the committee, or 77%, exclusively use nonanimal training methods, including 12 programs in Ohio. \u2014 Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer , 26 May 2021",
"The UC College of Medicine's Simulation Center inside the Medical Sciences Building in Corryville offers nonanimal training tools such as high fidelity patient mannequins and procedural task trainers. \u2014 Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer , 26 May 2021",
"Shark Allies' petition calls on regulatory agencies and manufactures to include nonanimal squalene in all tests for current and future products with squalene. \u2014 Joe Mario Pedersen, orlandosentinel.com , 5 Oct. 2020",
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"Phillip Hawkins, a single 29-year-old video editor and day trader from Baldwin Hills, had a similar nonanswer . \u2014 Lz Granderson, ajc , 16 Apr. 2020",
"The long pause from the curators led to a nonanswer that hinted: Don\u2019t bet on it. \u2014 Todd Martens, chicagotribune.com , 24 July 2019",
"The long pause from the curators led to a nonanswer that hinted: Don\u2019t bet on it. \u2014 Todd Martens, chicagotribune.com , 24 July 2019",
"The long pause from the curators led to a nonanswer that hinted: Don\u2019t bet on it. \u2014 Todd Martens, chicagotribune.com , 24 July 2019",
"The long pause from the curators led to a nonanswer that hinted: Don\u2019t bet on it. \u2014 Todd Martens, chicagotribune.com , 24 July 2019",
"The long pause from the curators led to a nonanswer that hinted: Don\u2019t bet on it. \u2014 Todd Martens, chicagotribune.com , 24 July 2019",
"The long pause from the curators led to a nonanswer that hinted: Don\u2019t bet on it. \u2014 Todd Martens, chicagotribune.com , 24 July 2019",
"The long pause from the curators led to a nonanswer that hinted: Don\u2019t bet on it. \u2014 Todd Martens, chicagotribune.com , 24 July 2019"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Middleton has also had to contend with years of classist remarks about her nonaristocratic upbringing: People called her family the middle-class Middletons. \u2014 Elise Taylor, Vogue , 9 Jan. 2022"
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"Those who saw an assertive ad chose to allocate $7 of the gift card to the brand on average, compared with $14 for those who saw a nonassertive ad. \u2014 Alina Dizik, WSJ , 16 May 2017"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"On two separate occasions within the last decade, Blum and his attorneys argued that the University of Texas was placing too much weight on race in nonautomatic admissions. \u2014 New York Times , 30 Aug. 2019"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The absence of access for nonautonomous conferences like the American Athletic Conference has also been a point of contention. \u2014 Matt Murschel, orlandosentinel.com , 14 May 2021"
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"But Einstein also closed his letter with a sentiment that is often overlooked in the complicated and, in fact, wildly diverse landscape of American nonbelief , including atheism and its less strident cousin, agnosticism. \u2014 Harry Bruinius, The Christian Science Monitor , 11 Mar. 2019",
"In the mid-2000s, atheist figures such as the evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins and Sam Harris, a writer who has a doctorate in neuroscience, brought nonbelief into the public sphere\u2014and onto the New York Times bestseller list. \u2014 Isabel Fattal, The Atlantic , 31 Jan. 2018",
"Yet, religious nonbelief is often heavily stigmatized, potentially leading many atheists to refrain from outing themselves even in anonymous polls. \u2014 Scott Canon, kansascity , 1 May 2017"
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"For not wanting to be nonbelligerent by naming the terms for belligerence. \u2014 Solmaz Sharif, The New Yorker , 21 Feb. 2022",
"Over time, such cooperation could gradually acclimate Arab peoples to a nonbelligerent stance toward Israel. \u2014 Charles Krauthammer, Twin Cities , 30 May 2017",
"Over time, such cooperation could gradually acclimate Arab peoples to a nonbelligerent stance toward Israel. \u2014 Charles Krauthammer, Orange County Register , 26 May 2017",
"Over time, such cooperation could gradually acclimate Arab peoples to a nonbelligerent stance toward Israel. \u2014 Charles Krauthammer, The Mercury News , 25 May 2017",
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"On Wednesday, the Senate voted overwhelmingly on a nonbinding measure to recommend that the research and development corporate tax incentive be included in a bill aimed at keeping the U.S. economy competitive with China\u2019s. \u2014 Washington Post , 10 May 2022",
"The commission, created in 1998 under the International Religious Freedom Act, makes nonbinding policy recommendations to the administration and Congress. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 25 Apr. 2022",
"The owners will begin three days of meetings on Tuesday in Orlando, Fla., and must find a way to re-engage a union that rejected the idea of a nonbinding federal mediator last week. \u2014 New York Times , 7 Feb. 2022",
"The case resulted in a 2005 consent decree that required the company to promote diversity in its workforce but was largely nonbinding . \u2014 Meredith Blakestaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 19 Apr. 2022",
"Ken Paxton, the attorney general of Texas, had issued a nonbinding legal opinion classifying gender-affirming medical care for trans children as child abuse. \u2014 Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker , 9 Mar. 2022",
"Last month, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a nonbinding legal opinion declaring gender-affirming medical care for minors child abuse under state law. \u2014 NBC News , 9 Mar. 2022",
"Last week, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a nonbinding legal opinion, stating certain gender-affirming care for children, such as gender reassignment surgery and puberty-blocking medications, constitutes child abuse under the law. \u2014 Timothy Fanning, San Antonio Express-News , 1 Mar. 2022",
"The United Nations General Assembly passes a nonbinding resolution endorsing the Arab League plan for Assad to step down. \u2014 CNN , 31 Mar. 2022"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Each child also got a large gift basket, including a nonbreakable tree ornament to help him or her remember this holiday. \u2014 Abigail Van Buren, oregonlive , 17 Nov. 2020"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"And the vast majority of nonbusiness first-class mail stems from consumers replying to businesses. \u2014 Author: Jacob Bogage, Hannah Denham, Anchorage Daily News , 27 Feb. 2021",
"And the vast majority of nonbusiness first-class mail stems from consumers replying to businesses. \u2014 Author: Jacob Bogage, Hannah Denham, Anchorage Daily News , 27 Feb. 2021",
"And the vast majority of nonbusiness first-class mail stems from consumers replying to businesses. \u2014 Author: Jacob Bogage, Hannah Denham, Anchorage Daily News , 27 Feb. 2021",
"And the vast majority of nonbusiness first-class mail stems from consumers replying to businesses. \u2014 Author: Jacob Bogage, Hannah Denham, Anchorage Daily News , 27 Feb. 2021",
"And the vast majority of nonbusiness first-class mail stems from consumers replying to businesses. \u2014 Author: Jacob Bogage, Hannah Denham, Anchorage Daily News , 27 Feb. 2021",
"And the vast majority of nonbusiness first-class mail stems from consumers replying to businesses. \u2014 Author: Jacob Bogage, Hannah Denham, Anchorage Daily News , 27 Feb. 2021",
"And the vast majority of nonbusiness first-class mail stems from consumers replying to businesses. \u2014 Author: Jacob Bogage, Hannah Denham, Anchorage Daily News , 27 Feb. 2021",
"And the vast majority of nonbusiness first-class mail stems from consumers replying to businesses. \u2014 Author: Jacob Bogage, Hannah Denham, Anchorage Daily News , 27 Feb. 2021"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Vote for a marginal party or write in our displeasure with a noncandidate ? \u2014 Jesse A. Myerson, The New Republic , 2 Sep. 2020",
"Despite being a noncandidate , Mr. Brown seemed to make a shadow campaign swing this month. \u2014 New York Times , 23 July 2019",
"The donation appears to be the largest noncandidate contribution ever given to a campaign. \u2014 Rick Pearson, chicagotribune.com , 17 May 2017"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"While Kardashian certainly wasn't the first celebrity (or even noncelebrity ) to wear a vintage or archival garment, this particular line of criticism quickly became the focus of the ire directed at Kardashian. \u2014 Racquel Gates, CNN , 10 May 2022",
"But what do the noncelebrity clients get out of working with Lede? \u2014 Jessica Iredale, New York Times , 18 Apr. 2022",
"The film also weaves in portraits of noncelebrity dads from different parts of the world who are creating new definitions of patriarchy. \u2014 Tatiana Siegel, The Hollywood Reporter , 6 Sep. 2019",
"The competition has grown fiercer with the proliferation of online marketplaces such as Bonanza, Etsy and 1stdibs, and noncelebrity pickers are not eager to give up their edge. \u2014 Travis Deshong, Washington Post , 10 July 2019",
"For everyone else who yearns desperately for the possibility of a wonky, noncelebrity , experienced presidential candidate, there is nothing. \u2014 Madeleine Aggeler, The Cut , 16 Jan. 2018"
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"with their usual nonchalance they arrived at the wedding ceremony half an hour late",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"However, underneath this nonchalance , there may be a twitcher waiting to get out. \u2014 Longreads , 1 June 2022",
"The Masked Singer \u2014 and the network brass\u2019 nonchalance over criticism for the casting choice. \u2014 Mikey O'connell, The Hollywood Reporter , 16 May 2022",
"That nonchalance just adds to the soft illusion, as if Nelly has spun herself a bubble, inside of which she will be untroubled by the concerns of grown-ups. \u2014 David Sims, The Atlantic , 22 Apr. 2022",
"As the hearing continued, his nonchalance began to infuse his testimony with an unspoken subtext: Good Enough for Government Work. \u2014 Jessica Winter, The New Yorker , 28 May 2022",
"That leaves some younger Asian Americans deeply concerned for their elders\u2019 safety while frustrated by their seeming nonchalance . \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 5 Apr. 2022",
"Though his nonchalance confounded some, Pearl Jam went on to achieve great acclaim. \u2014 cleveland , 2 Apr. 2022",
"Was the typically tranquil Scheffler, with his everyman nonchalance , about to wilt under the pressure? \u2014 New York Times , 10 Apr. 2022",
"Next to her stands a contemporary man with an instinct for chic nonchalance . \u2014 Allyson Portee, The Hollywood Reporter , 7 Mar. 2022"
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"In those stories, we already find the qualities the world would come to know as \"Kafkaesque\": the nonchalant intrusion of the bizarre and horrible into everyday life, the subjection of ordinary people to an inscrutable fate. \u2014 Adam Kirsch , New York Times Book Review , 4 Jan. 2009",
"\u2026 watch his iron-backed posture as he rides a horse and listen to the nonchalant way in which, not barking but speaking he says \"Fire\" to the line of infantry, like someone asking for a light. \u2014 John Updike , New Yorker , 30 Sept. 2002",
"He and Anita (and an ancient, nonchalant Lhasa apso \u2026 ) live in a gated community, surrounded by high, vine-covered walls, redolent of Wrigley, that embrace a golf club and an attractive thicket of large houses \u2026 \u2014 Frank Deford , Sports Illustrated , 19 Mar. 2001",
"It was thrilling to watch them, the regulars, so nonchalant , so composed as they slipped from Senate cloakroom to Senate hideaway, sharing jokes with powerful men old enough to be their fathers. \u2014 Ward Just , New York Times Book Review , 28 May 1989",
"He was surprisingly nonchalant about winning the award.",
"She faced the crowd with the nonchalant ease of an experienced speaker.",
"The team may have been somewhat nonchalant at the beginning of the season, but they now know that they need to work hard.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Star Elliot Page gives a characteristically fine performance as well, and the announcement of Viktor\u2019s gender transition (mirroring the real-life announcement of Elliot Page\u2019s own) is handled in a wonderfully supportive, nonchalant way. \u2014 Jeff Ewing, Forbes , 15 June 2022",
"Many of those who have stayed appear nonchalant about the prospect of Russian rule. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 12 June 2022",
"Many of those who have stayed appear nonchalant about the prospect of Russian rule. \u2014 Nabih Bulos, Anchorage Daily News , 12 June 2022",
"Shirley Doll held the lead around the first turn, a nonchalant Billie Jean Fisher behind her, hiding her determination with sunglasses. \u2014 Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star , 26 May 2022",
"But Bridgers seemed pretty nonchalant about this sudden stardom thing, and for a large part of Friday's performance, didn't feel the need for flashy showmanship. \u2014 Piet Levy, Journal Sentinel , 4 June 2022",
"While Brunson may be nonchalant about his forthcoming payday, his teammates understand what\u2019s coming for him. \u2014 Doyle Rader, Forbes , 28 May 2022",
"A month later, Herta was nonchalant about the April wipeout. \u2014 Luca Evans, Los Angeles Times , 26 May 2022",
"Lathan and Diggs sell the deep friendship in their mutual casual manner -- a nonchalant hand on a shoulder, a secret smile. \u2014 CNN , 14 Feb. 2022"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The Met\u2019s exhibition aims to show a nonchronological and nongeographical view of surrealism, which became a transnational aesthetic phenomenon after being formally established in Paris in 1924 and spreading globally throughout the 20th century. \u2014 Sophie Madeline Dess, The Atlantic , 10 Jan. 2022",
"The idea of nonchronological storytelling itself is far from new to television. \u2014 Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone , 26 Mar. 2021",
"Season one of the show, which involves time travel, had originally aired in nonchronological order, and a re-broadcast and a DVD version had each further rearranged the episodes. \u2014 Quanta Magazine , 5 Nov. 2018",
"Around it are sprinkled the first slew of the 50 nonchronological looks selected by Clark for the display. \u2014 Luke Leitch, Vogue , 24 Sep. 2018",
"The works are shown in a nimble, nonchronological suite of galleries, and some of its century-spanning juxtapositions are bracing; others feel reductive, even dilettantish. \u2014 New York Times , 12 July 2018",
"The works are shown in a nimble, nonchronological suite of galleries, and some of its century-spanning juxtapositions are bracing; others feel reductive, even dilettantish. \u2014 New York Times , 12 July 2018",
"The works are shown in a nimble, nonchronological suite of galleries, and some of its century-spanning juxtapositions are bracing; others feel reductive, even dilettantish. \u2014 New York Times , 12 July 2018",
"The works are shown in a nimble, nonchronological suite of galleries, and some of its century-spanning juxtapositions are bracing; others feel reductive, even dilettantish. \u2014 New York Times , 12 July 2018"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"One relative is a nonchurchgoer , and the other is a Jehovah\u2019s Witness. \u2014 Abigail Van Buren, Houston Chronicle , 14 Apr. 2018"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"For there is no noncircular logic that ordains the newsworthiness of the president\u2019s tweets. \u2014 Greg Jackson, Harper's magazine , 6 Jan. 2020"
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"1838, in the meaning defined above":""
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"An immigration judge, who is a Justice Department employee, concluded Patel intended to misrepresent his status for the purpose of getting his license, even though Georgia law entitled a noncitizen in Patel\u2019s situation to a license to drive. \u2014 Mark Sherman, ajc , 16 May 2022",
"Every vote cast in an election by a noncitizen dilutes the vote of a citizen. \u2014 Jacob Posik, National Review , 1 Apr. 2022",
"Advocates put more pressure on lawmakers to create a program covering noncitizen seniors after the COVID-19 pandemic hit. \u2014 Laura Rodr\u00edguez Presa, chicagotribune.com , 23 Mar. 2022",
"The federal Violence Against Women Act allows noncitizen victims of abuse to apply for lawful permanent resident status without their spouses\u2019 involvement. \u2014 Jaimie Dingstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 8 Apr. 2022",
"The commission\u2019s legal team has now been tasked with drafting a noncitizen -voting proposal to be put to local voters as a future ballot question. \u2014 Jacob Posik, National Review , 1 Apr. 2022",
"But Hungary admitted just 25,000 noncitizen immigrants in 2015, a mere 4,000 more than in 2012. \u2014 Lyman R. Stone, National Review , 17 Mar. 2022",
"Jose Alejandro Crecencio, 21, was charged with transporting an undocumented noncitizen and forcibly assaulting a federal officer. \u2014 Taylor Pettaway, San Antonio Express-News , 7 Feb. 2022",
"San Francisco allows noncitizen voting in its school board elections. \u2014 Maya Wiley, The New Republic , 14 Jan. 2022"
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"Readily giving his military ID number but speaking on condition of anonymity for fear of retaliation, the noncombatant said that two detainees died after beatings and another died from lack of medication for a preexisting condition. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 18 Aug. 2021",
"The job of writing the official ballot descriptions should be turned over to a neutral noncombatant such as the nonpartisan state Legislative Analyst\u2019s Office. \u2014 George Skelton, Los Angeles Times , 12 Nov. 2020",
"Produced by Steven Soderbergh and directed by Paul Pawlowski, this documentary tells the story of a soldier who allegedly ordered his men to fire on noncombatants in Afghanistan. \u2014 Noel Murray, New York Times , 3 Mar. 2020",
"Insomnia affects up to 41 percent of active-duty military personnel deployed to combat zones, 25 percent of noncombatants and 20 percent of those getting ready to deploy. \u2014 Sig Christenson, ExpressNews.com , 24 Feb. 2020",
"As the Delta Force team breached the wall with explosives, an Arabic linguist advised children and other noncombatants how to flee, a decision commanders credited with saving 11 of the children Mr. al-Baghdadi had in his compound. \u2014 Eric Schmitt, New York Times , 27 Oct. 2019",
"These are his mother and siblings and younger self, in 1968, noncombatants caught in the midst of Nigeria\u2019s civil war over the breakaway region of Biafra. \u2014 Jesse Green, New York Times , 23 Sep. 2019",
"The missile is used by the Central Intelligence Agency to target specific individuals without risk to nearby civilians and other noncombatants . \u2014 Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics , 10 Dec. 2019",
"That\u2019s a whole different matter altogether, and for now the service is committed to keeping a man in the loop who will approve each potential target, making sure unmanned systems don\u2019t engage noncombatants . \u2014 Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics , 23 Nov. 2019"
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"However, those with oily skin should seek out noncomedogenic moisturizers. \u2014 Rebecca Dance, Allure , 20 Aug. 2021",
"One of the biggest revelations over the last couple of years was switching all my products to being noncomedogenic , which means they\u2019re formulated without potential pore-clogging ingredients. \u2014 Tish Weinstock, Vogue , 19 Jan. 2022",
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"The term noncomedogenic on a product label means that the ingredients will not block pores and cause further breakouts, Shokeen explains. \u2014 Rebecca Dance, Allure , 20 Aug. 2021",
"The formulators also included a few synthetic ingredients (which, as our skin-care glossary shows, are totally safe) to create balanced formulas that Rose Inc. says are noncomedogenic . \u2014 Jennifer Hussein, Allure , 20 Aug. 2021",
"This pick from Elta MD is fragrance-free, noncomedogenic and safe for sensitive skin. \u2014 Lauren Caruso, CNN Underscored , 28 Oct. 2020",
"Facial sunscreen, on the other hand, is designed to be lightweight and noncomedogenic . \u2014 Sian Babish, chicagotribune.com , 9 Sep. 2020"
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"Asked if the Chamber would support Build Back Better's childcare proposals on a standalone basis, Clark was noncommittal . \u2014 Matt Egan, CNN , 10 May 2022",
"The Bruins front office has been equally noncommittal . \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 9 June 2021",
"As far as when that could happen, the city is noncommittal . \u2014 John Benson, cleveland , 18 Apr. 2022",
"Whittingham was noncommittal there, instead offering an oldie but a goodie, that the best five players will be out there along the offensive line. \u2014 Josh Newman, The Salt Lake Tribune , 21 Mar. 2022",
"The Kremlin though has been noncommittal about entering talks sought by Mr. Erdogan. \u2014 Matthew Luxmoore, WSJ , 3 Feb. 2022",
"Vogel remains noncommittal on how long Davis will stay on a minutes restriction. \u2014 Mark Medina, USA TODAY , 23 Apr. 2021",
"General manager Chris Ballard and coach Frank Reich were noncommittal in vouching for Wentz after the season ended. \u2014 Matthew Vantryon, The Indianapolis Star , 15 Feb. 2022"
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"The NCAA Sports Medicine Handbook, a document frequently referenced in the case, has guidelines to prevent exertional rhabdomyolysis, but they are not codified in NCAA bylaw and thus carry no penalty for noncompliance . \u2014 James Crepea | The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive , 5 May 2022",
"There\u2019s no financial penalty for noncompliance , but CISA will be able to subpoena any organization that drags its feet. \u2014 Brian Barrett, Wired , 12 Mar. 2022",
"While this certainly helped the IRS in the early years of its microcaptive activities, that was a bell that could not be unrung even if Notice 2016-66 ultimately was vitiated due to APA noncompliance . \u2014 Jay Adkisson, Forbes , 6 June 2022",
"Litigation over witness noncompliance continued in most cases even after the committee issued its over 11,000-page final report. \u2014 Jennifer Selin, The Conversation , 2 June 2022",
"Washington had largely let Chinese firms\u2019 noncompliance slide so American investors could tap into the riches of some of China\u2019s most successful enterprises. \u2014 Yvonne Lau, Fortune , 16 Apr. 2022",
"Over the past five years, the federal tribunal has issued around 20 noncompliance orders, according to one lawyer with the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society. \u2014 New York Times , 4 Jan. 2022",
"Ray said in her complaint she was removed from her deputy director position for insisting the state address noncompliance issues at vaccination sites. \u2014 Hallie Miller, baltimoresun.com , 29 Dec. 2021"
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"The pendulum swing to the Democratic party\u2019s embrace of economically destructive, environmentally nonconstructive policy ideas has been rapid, to say the least. \u2014 David L. Bahnsen, National Review , 28 Jan. 2020",
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"But visitors are welcome at a 305-acre noncontiguous piece several miles to the west on Lee Creek. \u2014 Brian Maffly, The Salt Lake Tribune , 26 Dec. 2020",
"The next year, however, Trump shrunk the monument and chopped it into two noncontiguous units totaling 202,000 acres, leaving out many of the areas the tribes\u2019 specifically wanted protected. \u2014 Brian Maffly, The Salt Lake Tribune , 7 Oct. 2021",
"One of the largest private undeveloped ranches in the Rocky Mountain West, the property is located roughly 30 miles from the city of Bozeman and comprises a series of five separate, noncontiguous parcels that total about 80,000 acres. \u2014 Katherine Clarke, WSJ , 6 Jan. 2022",
"Working with partners to create a noncontiguous national park in the Mississippi Delta and on Chicago\u2019s South Side in honor of Till and Till-Mobley. \u2014 Shanzeh Ahmad, chicagotribune.com , 24 Nov. 2021",
"Malaysia is made up of two noncontiguous regions: West Malaysia on the Malay Peninsula, which consists of 11 states, and East Malaysia, on the island of Borneo, which consists of two states. \u2014 CNN , 16 Aug. 2021",
"Israel has carved up the West Bank, creating small, densely populated, noncontiguous Palestinian enclaves much like the Bantustans of apartheid South Africa. \u2014 Star Tribune , 30 Mar. 2021",
"The bike-and-buggy trail opened in 2005, with the noncontiguous Glenmont-to-Brinkhaven link added in 2017; in Brinkhaven, riders can pick up the Mohican Valley Trail. \u2014 Susan Glaser, cleveland , 25 June 2020",
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"Even last year members were split over embracing the GOP\u2019s floor strategy of preventing Democrats from passing noncontroversial legislation in an expedient manner. \u2014 Shannon Larson, BostonGlobe.com , 30 Apr. 2022",
"But that didn\u2019t make all those decisions easy or noncontroversial . \u2014 Gerald F. Seib, WSJ , 21 Mar. 2022",
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"Fears that Moscow might introduce nonconventional weapons into the Ukrainian conflict have intensified in the wake of Russian failures to quickly to capture major Ukrainian cities. \u2014 Washington Post , 10 Mar. 2022",
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"Fears that Moscow might introduce nonconventional weapons into the Ukrainian conflict have intensified in the wake of Russian failures to quickly to capture major Ukrainian cities. \u2014 Anchorage Daily News , 12 Mar. 2022",
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"Be careful, since tax changes in effect since 2018 can make fees nondeductible . \u2014 Robert W. Wood, Forbes , 19 Apr. 2021",
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"The transaction is considered to include a pro rata portion of the nondeductible contributions. \u2014 Bob Carlson, Forbes , 18 May 2021",
"Just remember that any incidental personal travel within the trip \u2014 visiting family or taking a side trip, for example \u2014 are nondeductible personal expenses. \u2014 Brian Thompson, Forbes , 7 May 2021",
"In this strategy a taxpayer whose income is too high to allow a contribution to a Roth IRA can make a nondeductible contribution to a traditional IRA. \u2014 Bob Carlson, Forbes , 19 Apr. 2021",
"One of the biggest gifts to Humana and other larger health insurers in 2020 has been the permanent repeal of a nondeductible tax to fund part of the federal Affordable Care Act. \u2014 Grace Schneider, The Courier-Journal , 1 Mar. 2017"
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"The Commerce Department on Wednesday said that orders for nondefense capital goods, excluding aircraft\u2014which economists use as a proxy for capital spending\u2014rose just 0.3% in April from a month earlier, after growing by 1.1% the previous month. \u2014 Justin Lahart, WSJ , 25 May 2022",
"Orders for nondefense capital goods excluding aircraft, another measure for business investment, are near the highest levels for records tracing back to the 1990s, separate Commerce Department figures show. \u2014 Sarah Chaney Cambon, WSJ , 27 June 2021",
"Despite the unexpected decline, the April report also contained hopeful signs: A category that tracks business investment \u2014 orders for nondefense capital goods excluding aircraft \u2014 increased 2.3% last month on top of a 1.6% gain in March. \u2014 Paul Wiseman, Star Tribune , 27 May 2021",
"Orders for nondefense capital goods excluding aircraft\u2014also known as core capital goods, a proxy for business investment\u2014increased 2.3% in April. \u2014 Amara Omeokwe, WSJ , 27 May 2021",
"Orders for nondefense capital goods excluding aircraft, seen as a gauge of the direction of companies\u2019 capital spending, slipped 0.8% in the first decline since April of last year. \u2014 Justin Lahart, WSJ , 24 Mar. 2021",
"Orders for nondefense capital goods excluding aircraft, a key category seen as a proxy for business investment spending, rose 1% in September after bigger gains in July and August. \u2014 Martin Crutsinger, Star Tribune , 27 Oct. 2020",
"Details of the report were strong, including a 1% increase in nondefense capital-goods orders excluding aircraft, which economists use as a proxy for capital equipment demand. ... \u2014 Justin Lahart, WSJ , 27 Oct. 2020",
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"In recent years, the IOC has sought to justify awarding the Games to nondemocratic states such as China and Russia as a means of encouraging reform. \u2014 Ned Temko, The Christian Science Monitor , 13 Jan. 2022",
"The themes, motifs and aesthetics on display when the Grand Egyptian Museum opens this year will tell us a lot about how culture will be used by nondemocratic governments around the world. \u2014 Washington Post , 10 June 2021",
"And as nondemocratic states, their ruling elites could not claim to even represent the abiding views of their small numbers of citizens, let alone the critical mass of regional public opinion. \u2014 Ishaan Tharoor, Washington Post , 12 May 2021",
"Changes included hard-and-fast rules against serving defense, intelligence, justice, or policing institutions in nondemocratic countries. \u2014 Robert Zafft, Forbes , 25 Feb. 2021",
"During the Arab Spring, activists used social media to challenge nondemocratic regimes in northern Africa and the Middle East. \u2014 Frank E. Lockwood, Arkansas Online , 2 Nov. 2020",
"When Trump\u2019s plan to incite private groups to station themselves at polling stations drew considerable backlash, Trump and his GOP quislings have now turned to soliciting police unions to support their underhanded, nondemocratic tactics. \u2014 Star Tribune , 30 Oct. 2020"
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"For a time Roske was home-schooled, an education that was supplemented with programs at Shepherd\u2019s Community Church, a nondenominational Christian church on Saticoy Street in Canoga Park, according to a fellow classmate there. \u2014 Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times , 10 June 2022",
"Reared as a nondenominational Christian, he was drawn to the Latter-day Saint emphasis on family. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 24 Oct. 2021",
"Charges were filed against Jeffrey Anthony Charles, who served as the pastor for the nondenominational church Neighbors to Nations in Princeton, Minn., at the time of the assaults, according to a press release from the Department of Justice. \u2014 Laura Schulte, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 17 May 2022",
"The Hansens attend the nondenominational Pathways Church, which recently purchased 19 acres on Dolly Parton Parkway to construct a building large enough to accommodate its growing congregation. \u2014 Aaron Zitner, WSJ , 8 May 2022",
"So, along with a few others, Berkowitz has created a nondenominational camp that directly caters to LGBTQ campers and staff. \u2014 Sydney Page, Washington Post , 18 May 2022",
"Samaritan's Purse, a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization that provides medical supplies, food, water, blankets and hygiene kits during international crises, is the recipient. \u2014 Phoebe Wall Howard, Detroit Free Press , 9 Apr. 2022",
"The Southern Baptist Convention in 1997 called for a Disney boycott after the nondenominational American Family Assn. \u2014 Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times , 15 Apr. 2022",
"Jakes is bishop of The Potter\u2019s House, a nondenominational megachurch in Dallas. \u2014 Shelia Poole, ajc , 10 Apr. 2022"
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"Amid calls to defund the police last year, the City Council made some modest cuts and moved some of the police department\u2019s budget into nondepartmental funds last year. \u2014 Leia Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune , 15 June 2021",
"Then there\u2019s a whole bunch of nondepartmental expenditures, ones that don\u2019t fit into any of the buckets listed above. \u2014 Andy Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune , 24 May 2021"
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"From the outside, One Safe Place is a nondescript commercial building tucked behind a retail store in San Marcos. \u2014 Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune , 23 June 2022",
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"Every weekday morning in a nondescript office building in downtown Manhattan, representatives from dozens of law enforcement agencies meet to discuss gun arrests and shootings in New York City from the day before. \u2014 New York Times , 6 June 2022",
"In the middle of October in 1962, a nondescript office building in a not-great part of Washington suddenly became very, very busy and very, very important. \u2014 John Kelly, Washington Post , 4 June 2022",
"Housed in a nondescript concrete block building off East 91st Street in Cleveland\u2019s Slavic Village neighborhood, Austin, founded in 1972, specializes in metal finishing. \u2014 Steven Litt, cleveland , 29 May 2022",
"The space is small and purposefully nondescript \u2014 white surfaces, blue-green lighting, low ceilings, a Sony monitor hanging on the wall \u2014 intimating, somehow, that the magic at hand could be happening anywhere in the world. \u2014 Ernesto Lechner, Rolling Stone , 28 May 2022",
"The company eschews prime properties and upscale interiors and operates instead from nondescript locations, using stores mainly as online hubs for delivery orders. \u2014 Grady Mcgregor, Fortune , 22 May 2022",
"But the energy boosts that defined the first two-third of his season largely have been replaced by nondescript stints. \u2014 Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel , 20 May 2022"
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"Mare of Easttown is a strange name for a prestige television show: clunky, nondescriptive , homonymic. \u2014 Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic , 31 May 2021"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"This was confirmed in 2016, when the blade was subjected to X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (a nondestructive testing method) to analyze its composition. \u2014 Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica , 23 Feb. 2022",
"The microscopes are too rare, too fragile, and too historically important to just unfasten and remove the lenses, so Cocquyt and colleagues had to find a nondestructive way to get a closer look. \u2014 Kiona N. Smith, Forbes , 15 May 2021",
"The sponsors of the Shipyards Act should be certain to include funding for robust technical training for machinists, electricians, nondestructive testing personnel, and welders. \u2014 Jim Talent, National Review , 3 May 2021",
"To develop a rapid, nondestructive way to identify human blood, State University of New York at Albany forensic chemists Igor Lednev and Ewelina Mistek-Morabito combined spectroscopy and statistics. \u2014 Harini Barath, Scientific American , 23 Apr. 2021",
"In a report the group released in September, a review of the 2020 summer protests showed 93% of the protests remained peaceful and nondestructive . \u2014 Molly Beck, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 12 Mar. 2021",
"In Arecibo\u2019s case, C\u00f3rdova says, some of the facility\u2019s structural degradation was difficult, if not impossible, to see using nondestructive technology. \u2014 Robin George Andrews, Scientific American , 11 Dec. 2020",
"About 93% of racial justice protests in the US since Floyd's death have been peaceful and nondestructive , according to a new report. \u2014 Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN , 18 Sep. 2020",
"First, the researchers used nondestructive (like noninvasive testing for a human) surface tests at the Stonehenge site. \u2014 Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics , 31 July 2020"
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"The new hardware was designed to help people with disabilities operate computers as quickly and easily as nondisabled people, said Gabi Michel, director of accessible accessories at Microsoft. \u2014 Katie Deighton, WSJ , 11 May 2022",
"In terms of the research and funding, everything is for making life easier for the nondisabled people in the disabled person\u2019s life. \u2014 Jessica Ferri, Los Angeles Times , 7 Apr. 2022",
"During the height of lockdown, my nondisabled child\u2019s homework was to connect to another human every day. \u2014 Aimee Christian, Wired , 20 Feb. 2022",
"And worse: These tryborgs make technologies in their own image\u2014white, nondisabled , heterosexual, cisgender, wealthy. \u2014 The Cyborg Jillian Weise, Wired , 21 Dec. 2021",
"Banished was the feel-good narrative about Keller as a brave soul who broke through at the water pump and went on to make nondisabled people feel grateful for their good fortune. \u2014 Ellen Mcgirt, Fortune , 26 Oct. 2021",
"Disabled people get pregnant and give birth at the same rates as nondisabled ones. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 22 Oct. 2021",
"Disabled women now get pregnant and give birth at the same rate as nondisabled ones, but modern medicine has turned its back on them. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 30 Sep. 2021",
"And a good place to start is how nondisabled people can avoid giving unnecessary offense to people with disabilities. \u2014 Andrew Pulrang, Forbes , 26 Sep. 2021"
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"The ongoing probe is also looking into allegations of other nondisclosure agreements involving former female WWE employees and Laurinaitis, the newspaper reported. \u2014 David K. Li, NBC News , 17 June 2022",
"The board\u2019s investigation began in April and has unearthed other, older nondisclosure agreements involving claims by former female WWE employees who alleged misconduct by Messrs. McMahon and Laurinaitis, the people said. \u2014 Joe Palazzolo, WSJ , 17 June 2022",
"The board\u2019s investigation, which started in April, found other, older nondisclosure agreements involving claims by former female WWE employees of misconduct by McMahon and John Laurinaitis, the head of talent relations at WWE, the Journal reported. \u2014 Michelle Chapman, Anchorage Daily News , 17 June 2022",
"The board's probe of the agreement has uncovered other nondisclosure agreements between McMahon and former female employees who accused their boss of misconduct, the Journal reported. \u2014 Megan Cerullo, CBS News , 17 June 2022",
"The board's investigation, which started in April, found other, older nondisclosure agreements involving claims by former female WWE employees of misconduct by McMahon and John Laurinaitis, the head of talent relations at WWE, the Journal reported. \u2014 Arkansas Online , 17 June 2022",
"During the investigation, the board reportedly turned up other nondisclosure agreements with former female employees who alleged misconduct by McMahon and head of talent relations John Laurinaitis. \u2014 Brendan Morrow, The Week , 17 June 2022",
"The board\u2019s investigation, which started in April, found other, older nondisclosure agreements involving claims by former female WWE employees of misconduct by McMahon and John Laurinaitis, the head of talent relations at WWE, the Journal reported. \u2014 Michelle Chapman, Hartford Courant , 17 June 2022",
"Continue it\u2019s going to damage the entire NFL, the New York times report that showed that the Texans were complicit in giving him nondisclosure agreements to give to his massage therapist. \u2014 Laura Johnston, cleveland , 9 June 2022"
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"This was driven by an increase in discretionary purchasing\u2014even as the index for nondiscretionary purchasing dipped. \u2014 Telis Demos, WSJ , 12 Dec. 2021",
"The influx also provides $518 million of nondiscretionary funds to Alaska and $220 million for public health and safety, workforce development, education, transportation, and emergency management. \u2014 Anchorage Daily News , 17 May 2021",
"Ninety percent of the nondiscretionary funds are required to go directly to school districts, or Local Education Agencies. \u2014 Vivian Jones, Washington Examiner , 25 Feb. 2021",
"Their poor grasp of the discretionary and nondiscretionary comma is not their fault. \u2014 Lionel Shriver, Harper's magazine , 22 July 2019"
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"And last year, in Fulton v. City of Philadelphia, the court ruled in favor of a Catholic adoption agency that wanted an exemption from Philadelphia\u2019s nondiscrimination law, which would have required the agency to allow LGBTQ couples to adopt. \u2014 NBC News , 11 Jan. 2022",
"Sarah Warbelow, legal director at the Human Rights Campaign, pointed to survey data indicating that 70% of Americans support nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQ Americans. \u2014 Benjamin Ryan, NBC News , 16 June 2022",
"More, some 67% of Republicans, 85% of Independents, and 92% of Democrats are in favor of nondiscrimination laws. \u2014 Ellen Mcgirt, Fortune , 7 June 2022",
"At stake is whether Colorado\u2019s nondiscrimination protections violate the First Amendment. \u2014 Julie Moreau, NBC News , 8 June 2022",
"In his Tuesday blog post, Riordian reminded Percy Jackson fans of his promise to follow Disney's company policy on nondiscrimination during the casting process. \u2014 Abigail Adams, PEOPLE.com , 11 May 2022",
"That was the case in 2015 during our work on nondiscrimination and religious liberty. \u2014 Matt Canham, The Salt Lake Tribune , 25 July 2021",
"A decade later, Orange County schools added gay, lesbian and transgender students to the district\u2019s nondiscrimination policy. \u2014 Washington Post , 17 Feb. 2022",
"A decade later, Orange County schools added gay, lesbian and transgender students to the district\u2019s nondiscrimination policy. \u2014 Tim Craig, Anchorage Daily News , 17 Feb. 2022"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Though she was denied promotions, the Corrections Department was able to show a nondiscriminatory reason, Roberts said. \u2014 Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press , 7 Jan. 2022",
"The Constitution permits legislative prayers, but the prayer-selection process must be nondiscriminatory . \u2014 Trudy Lieberman, Harper\u2019s Magazine , 7 Dec. 2021",
"Crypto can bring millions of people into the economic system through immediate, nondiscriminatory access to services. \u2014 Brian Armstrong, WSJ , 14 Oct. 2021",
"Since Atuna\u2019s initial social media posts, a petition has been circulating asking for the policy to be replaced with more nondiscriminatory policies and work for inclusivity. \u2014 Claire Bryan, San Antonio Express-News , 16 Sep. 2021",
"Disparate impact is a judicial theory developed in the U.S. that allows challenges to policies that are nondiscriminatory on their face but appear to have a disproportionately negative effect on certain groups. \u2014 Fox News , 3 Aug. 2021",
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"The seventh nondocumentary feature by Wright made its way to theaters on October 29, after having been delayed twice by distributor Focus Features over pandemic concerns. \u2014 Chris Lee, Vulture , 2 Nov. 2021"
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"That being said there were some sloppy mistakes from Pellegrini's side, none more sloppy than Lukasz Fabianski's poor clearance which led to a penalty that was handily dispatched by Sergio Aguero late on. \u2014 SI.com , 8 Sep. 2019",
"Sierpina, a reigning bronze medalist in the cyclocross nationals, was none too happy when her mother signed her up for cross country in April. \u2014 Nate Bryan, The Courier-Journal , 2 Nov. 2019",
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"Several factors have contributed to the rightward trend, none more important than Justice Neil Gorsuch's first full term as successor to the late Justice Antonin Scalia. \u2014 Richard Wolf, USA TODAY , 27 June 2018",
"In that vacuum, pro-Trump, firebrand former Atlantic City Council member Grossman won his party's nomination, which Republicans in Washington were none too happy about. \u2014 Amber Phillips, Washington Post , 10 July 2018",
"Liverpool fans were none too happy with the comparison as Liverpool site Empire of The Kop dismissed the comments as 'stupid'. \u2014 SI.com , 23 May 2018",
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"Matt Spillane said none of those wounded in the shooting Saturday evening in a residential neighborhood have life-threatening injuries. \u2014 Arkansas Online , 4 July 2022",
"Matt Spillane said none of those wounded in the shooting Saturday evening in a residential neighborhood have life-threatening injuries. \u2014 Chron , 3 July 2022",
"By 2021, none of the aircraft tracked by the GAO had readiness rates of 75 percent, with the KC-135 fleet sinking to 71.1 percent, but still the highest rate overall. \u2014 Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics , 28 June 2022",
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"Local media initially reported that a stampede may have occurred in the crowded tavern, but police later ruled that out because none of the victims had any visible injuries, according to the Sunday Times. \u2014 Paul Best, Fox News , 27 June 2022",
"Yet none of the Republican leadership had much desire to say anything publicly on Wednesday. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 23 June 2022",
"But none of these companies had the funds to underwrite splashy marketing campaigns and national tours \u2014 the kinds of investments that help catapult books onto best-seller lists. \u2014 New York Times , 22 June 2022"
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"California\u2019s Medical Insurance Compensation Reform Act set a $250,000 limit on damages for noneconomic harm such as pain and suffering for victims of medical malpractice. \u2014 Bob Egelko, San Francisco Chronicle , 5 Apr. 2022",
"Texas caps medical malpractice awards at $250,000 for noneconomic losses, such as pain and suffering, and the low caps mean businesses are not particularly afraid of being held liable. \u2014 Niran Al-agba, The New Republic , 21 Feb. 2022",
"However, several other noneconomic factors also impacted supply. \u2014 Richard Howells, Forbes , 26 Jan. 2022",
"Court records show that $3.6 million of the $4.3 million awarded to Cronnon in compensatory damages are classified as noneconomic damages. \u2014 Washington Post , 18 Jan. 2022",
"The discrepancy in their proposals stems largely from differing assessments of noneconomic damages. \u2014 Guillermo Contreras, San Antonio Express-News , 29 Nov. 2021",
"Feinberg came up with a compensation formula based on three factors: noneconomic value, dependent value, and economic value. \u2014 Cass R. Sunstein, The New York Review of Books , 10 June 2021",
"Feinberg came up with a compensation formula based on three factors: noneconomic value, dependent value, and economic value. \u2014 Cass R. Sunstein, The New York Review of Books , 10 June 2021"
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"The investigators then visited other bakeries in the area, finding widespread use of nonedible luster dust on foodstuffs. \u2014 Victoria Forster, Forbes , 28 Oct. 2021",
"This nonedible material can be 3-D printed to make highly accurate models as small as a grain of rice. \u2014 Claire Bugos, Smithsonian Magazine , 28 May 2021",
"One is purchasing nonedible shelf-stable goods like soap and paper towels, shipped from faraway fulfillment centers without the need for refrigeration. \u2014 Washington Post , 28 Dec. 2020",
"The shop\u2019s online store also has a handy gift section with both edible and nonedible items, like sake cups inlaid with 24-karat gold, soap made from sake lees and sachets of Japanese cypress wood shavings meant for elevating the hot bath experience. \u2014 San Francisco Chronicle , 24 Nov. 2020",
"Folklore: If a big crop of the yellow-green nonedible fruit falls from the Osage orange tree, winter will be harsh. \u2014 Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal , 11 Nov. 2020",
"The Kinder Surprise isn\u2019t the only European confection to run afoul of U.S. regulations for harboring a nonedible item. \u2014 David Marcelis, WSJ , 21 Mar. 2018",
"Pet owners also need to be on the lookout for pets ingesting other nonedible substances that can abound at Halloween. \u2014 Rita Giordano, Philly.com , 29 Oct. 2017",
"Even nonedible convenience store staples, like Band-Aids, are in stock. \u2014 Chelsea Stone, Bon Appetit , 6 June 2017"
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"Another bill, Pol said, would be to create an interim study committee to look at noneducational professionals in school districts \u2014 like bus drivers, cafeteria workers and technicians \u2014 to look at their wages, benefits and workplace conditions. \u2014 Alexandra Kukulka, chicagotribune.com , 26 Nov. 2021",
"The Birmingham Industrial Development Board last month agreed to abate noneducational ad valorem and sales and use taxes for 10 years for the project. \u2014 William Thornton | Wthornton@al.com, al , 22 Nov. 2021"
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"Sometimes it can be caused by long-term contact-lens use; but more often than not, the condition is brought on by age\u2014and can even obstruct vision in severe cases, turning an elective eye-lift procedure into a nonelective one in insurance parlance. \u2014 Jancee Dunn, Vogue , 12 Mar. 2021"
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"William Rogers, who served as secretary of state during the entirety of the Nixon term, was basically a nonentity . \u2014 Jay Cost, Washington Examiner , 31 Dec. 2020"
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"Other polls have shown people cutting back on dining out, takeouts and nonessential food. \u2014 New York Times , 26 May 2022",
"Sales have weakened this year as consumers pare back on purchases of nonessential items. \u2014 Ruth Simon, WSJ , 22 May 2022"
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"The nonet \u2019s second single, released in 2016 and written by K-pop hitmakers Black Eye Pilseung, was the beginning of Twice\u2019s journey as the country\u2019s national girl group in 2016. \u2014 Lai Frances, Glamour , 4 Oct. 2021",
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"Their second Korean single of the year, and their fourth overall due to two Japanese releases, the nonet \u2019s latest is a summery EDM and groovy pop track that bounces around over a beat of thumping bass, bright horns, and blaring synths. \u2014 Tamar Herman, Billboard , 9 July 2018",
"In it, the nine members of TWICE portray the role of shopgirls in a record store auditioning for a spot as television performers -- which also is judged by the nonet . \u2014 Tamar Herman, Billboard , 14 June 2018",
"There, Wilson was befriended by Columbia producer John Hammond, who nudged Goodman to hire Wilson for a nonet recording on May 14, 1934. \u2014 Marc Myers, WSJ , 13 Apr. 2018"
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"The ways that offering career development can help a company thrive might surprise some leaders but are nonetheless worth exploring. \u2014 Ginni Saraswati, Forbes , 1 July 2022",
"The timing was likely coincidental but impactful nonetheless . \u2014 Shakeia Taylor, Chicago Tribune , 27 June 2022",
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"But Nichols says seeing her jokes go viral online is nonetheless a treat. \u2014 Ethan Shanfeld, Variety , 15 June 2022",
"Season 3 opens nearly a decade after the second season, which was set in 1983, with most of the main characters donning some aging makeup and wigs that vary drastically in quality but are fun nonetheless . \u2014 Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY , 9 June 2022",
"The committee must drive home this point: Plenty of powerful people never stormed the Capitol but nonetheless are responsible for trying to engineer a coup. \u2014 Elie Honig, CNN , 8 June 2022",
"That respect came with insane pit stains and sore feet, but there was respect and responsibility nonetheless ! \u2014 Bailey Pennick, Los Angeles Times , 3 June 2022",
"Gottlieb isn\u2019t known as a baseball insider and the report wasn\u2019t confirmed by anyone else, but the story nonetheless made the rounds. \u2014 Dylan Hern\u00e1ndez, Los Angeles Times , 1 July 2022"
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"On the other, an online release usually registers as a nonevent , and many of the great movies hardly make a blip on the mediascape despite being more accessible than ever. \u2014 Richard Brody, The New Yorker , 2 Dec. 2021",
"For intensive renders and games, that means noisy fans spinning up to keep the CPU and GPU cool, resulting in the notorious laptop hum: a cardinal sin in some settings and a total nonevent in others. \u2014 Lynne Peskoe-yang, Popular Mechanics , 27 May 2021",
"By suggesting it, Len had communicated his desire to make the reunion between us a nonevent . \u2014 Morgan Thomas, The Atlantic , 16 May 2021",
"Wednesday\u2019s storms were a nonevent for much of Connecticut, where a couple of hours of heavy rain was followed by sunshine and cold. \u2014 Russell Blair, courant.com , 22 Apr. 2021",
"There has also been one major nonevent : the Biden presidential noncampaign. \u2014 Daniel Henninger, WSJ , 28 Oct. 2020",
"That was his message to me after Miami\u2019s first-round sweep of the Indiana Pacers, when Butler\u2019s forceful play turned what was supposed to be a heated showdown against the Pacers\u2019 T.J. Warren into a nonevent . \u2014 Marc Stein, New York Times , 14 Oct. 2020",
"Last night my wife and I prayed for all those affected by the impact of this current nonevent . \u2014 Star Tribune , 20 Aug. 2020",
"The coronavirus, from this standpoint, is compared to impeachment and the special counsel\u2019s report, major news events dismissed by Trump allies as hyped-up nonevents . \u2014 New York Times , 10 Mar. 2020"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"There will also be a second, nonexclusive window, during which the movies can appear on other streaming services. \u2014 Jacob Siegal, BGR , 26 Apr. 2022",
"In a study published in February in Current Biology, Mascaro and her colleagues detailed the behavior and posed two nonexclusive possibilities. \u2014 Maddie Bender, Wired , 8 Mar. 2022",
"Attendance was nonexclusive ; friends of friends were welcomed. \u2014 Peter Schjeldahl, The New Yorker , 7 Mar. 2022",
"Previously, Microsoft and Bethesda hinted at nonexclusive Bethesda titles before that purchase was finalized last March, only to confirm Xbox console exclusivity for the studio's major games shortly afterward. \u2014 Kyle Orland, Ars Technica , 9 Feb. 2022",
"Well, there are basically two nonexclusive possibilities: 1. \u2014 Andy Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune , 2 Dec. 2021",
"Moderna also used patent and nonexclusive rights that the government made available to the company to make this Covid-19 vaccine. \u2014 Carrie Teicher, STAT , 5 Nov. 2021",
"DraftKings will be licensing the podcast to many different distributors on a nonexclusive basis, which was also a selling point for Mr. Le Batard, who wants the podcast to be heard by as many fans as possible, one of the people said. \u2014 Benjamin Mullin, WSJ , 27 Apr. 2021",
"Amazon had been paying $75 million a year for nonexclusive streaming rights for Thursday games. \u2014 Stephen Battaglio Staff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 18 Mar. 2021"
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"Takano asserts that the workers would benefit from this change, as his proposal will allow nonexempt employees to receive overtime compensation for any hours worked over 32 hours. \u2014 Jack Kelly, Forbes , 29 Oct. 2021",
"In response to an opinion published by Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita in May, the university dropped its proof of vaccination requirement and only requires nonexempt students to indicate whether or not they have been vaccinated. \u2014 NBC News , 10 July 2021",
"Under the Federal Labor Standards Act, nonexempt employees are only paid for actual hours worked, so a company isn\u2019t obligated to pay them if no work is performed. \u2014 Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY , 18 May 2021",
"State tourism leaders are concerned the testing requirements for nonexempt visitors take too long. \u2014 Sarah Downey, Washington Examiner , 10 Aug. 2020",
"Approve premium pay for nonexempt employees working on-site at district facilities. \u2014 Teri Webster, Dallas News , 8 Apr. 2020",
"One of her proposals, like Steele\u2019s upcoming bill, would require meters on all nonexempt wells statewide. \u2014 Ian James, azcentral , 16 Jan. 2020",
"The three-judge panel\u2019s decision published Tuesday reversed a New Jersey judge\u2019s ruling that would have allowed the lawsuit to go forward and include all nonexempt hourly workers employed at Newark Liberty International Airport since April 2014. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 27 Dec. 2019",
"The report noted that nonexempt students include those provisionally enrolled, in a grace period or otherwise without documentation of vaccination. \u2014 Jacqueline Howard, CNN , 17 Oct. 2019"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"With more and more systems and solutions being moved to the cloud, after-hours and on-call work has waned to a degree of near nonexistence in most tech environments. \u2014 Paige Francis, Forbes , 7 May 2022",
"Skyrocketing costs for existing housing and decades of insufficient production of affordable housing has resulted in the virtual nonexistence of apartments leasing for less than $800 per month. \u2014 Jennifer Hawkins, BostonGlobe.com , 13 May 2022",
"The mandate\u2019s nonexistence shields the Biden administration from legal challenges that may ultimately restrict the Occupational Safety and Health Administration\u2019s authority. \u2014 WSJ , 5 Oct. 2021",
"Rogen stated something about Father Christmas\u2019s nonexistence and took pleasure in the crestfallen look on Daley\u2019s face that followed. \u2014 Justin Caffier, Vulture , 14 Nov. 2021",
"The last definition of absence is the nonexistence or lack of. \u2014 Kamran Javadizadeh, The New Yorker , 8 Nov. 2021",
"The label seemingly floated into nonexistence , never fully engaging with the emerging music business shifts toward streaming or the digital exploitation of music. \u2014 Dan Rys, Billboard , 5 Aug. 2021",
"Feelings can also manifest themselves emotionally, translating to depression, a feeling of nonexistence , or even fits of frustration or rage. \u2014 Forbes , 15 Apr. 2021",
"Others have pointed out how the line separating some docuseries from reality soaps has blurred to near- nonexistence . \u2014 Judy Berman, Time , 1 Apr. 2021"
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"\u2014 Noel Vietmeyer",
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"Here are five things for the nonfan to know about the World Cup, just in time to join in on barbecue conversations \u2014 and perhaps even spur your own passion for the world\u2019s most popular sport. 1. \u2014 Alison Bowen, chicagotribune.com , 3 July 2018",
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"The city has reported 332 nonfatal shootings this year, up from 327 at the same time last year. \u2014 Jessica Anderson, Baltimore Sun , 24 June 2022",
"As of Monday, Baltimore police said there have been 166 victims of homicides in the city this year, and 317 nonfatal shootings. \u2014 Lawrence Richard, Fox News , 21 June 2022",
"Details regarding the other nonfatal shootings were not sent by LMPD. \u2014 Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal , 13 June 2022",
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"In Detroit \u2014 where just hours earlier, there was a quadruple nonfatal shooting in the 13500 block of Cloverlawn \u2014 more than 500 people, including families with grandparents and young children, marched. \u2014 Eve Sampson, Detroit Free Press , 12 June 2022",
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"Reasons for removal could include abuse of power, neglect, gross immorality, drunkenness, misfeasance, malfeasance or nonfeasance , according to Ohio law. \u2014 Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer , 9 May 2022",
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"During the early days of Covid-19, the Fed made emergency loans to large nonfinancial corporations, as well as to state and local governments. \u2014 Alexander William Salter And Daniel J. Smith, WSJ , 25 Mar. 2021",
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"Structured differently and taking a more diverse approach than their predecessors, many of these investment strategies are fulfilling their own dual mandate to balance nonfinancial and financial goals alike. \u2014 Martin Jarzebowski, Forbes , 3 May 2022",
"Transformative innovation uses a careful equation of financial and nonfinancial measures. \u2014 Mohan Nair, Forbes , 25 Apr. 2022",
"The nonfinancial aspects of retirement are critical. \u2014 Bob Carlson, Forbes , 28 Jan. 2022",
"Capital spending by big nonfinancial companies globally declined about 4% in 2020 after increasing about 2% in 2019, S&P Global Ratings said. \u2014 Kristin Broughton, WSJ , 10 Jan. 2022"
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"The nongenetic components of aptitude, scrupulousness and ambition matter, too, of course, but most of those environmental and cultural variables were provided by others or circumstances not of your making. \u2014 Michael Shermer, Scientific American , 1 Nov. 2017",
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"Meanwhile, one of the new audits faulted the DEQ for allowing drill cuttings and other wastes associated with energy exploration and production to be dumped in landfills permitted only for nonhazardous waste. \u2014 Brian Maffly, The Salt Lake Tribune , 18 Aug. 2020",
"The smoke was quickly determined to be nonhazardous , Maggiolo said. \u2014 Martin Weil, Washington Post , 25 Sep. 2019",
"The company recycles all its plastic bags and hangers, dry-cleans its clothing with a nonhazardous chemical, and has patented its own eco-friendly garment bag. \u2014 Erin Quinn-kong, Woman's Day , 14 Feb. 2019",
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"Other research shows that nonhereditary forms can result from other factors, including existing medical conditions and diet, reports Maya Yang of the Guardian. \u2014 David Kindy, Smithsonian Magazine , 13 Aug. 2021",
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"There\u2019s balletic and interpretive precision in Comer\u2019s embodiment of Tessa, a courtroom killer of far different intent than her nonpareil television hit woman, Villanelle. \u2014 Peter Marks, Washington Post , 17 May 2022",
"His network of contacts is nonpareil ; his manner solicitous and genteel; his work ethic fanatical. \u2014 New York Times , 8 Apr. 2022",
"The Bolshoi Ballet was nonpareil in ballet technique. \u2014 Washington Post , 11 Mar. 2022",
"Tom Brady is a Northern California Guy who spent his nonpareil career playing for teams in the Eastern time zone. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 1 Feb. 2022",
"Of course, Becker, along with chef de cuisine Chris Strelnick, need do nothing to the nonpareil Spanish hams beyond slicing them very thin, like the jamon de belotta and paleta Iberico por Cintas jotas ($36 and $21). \u2014 John Mariani, Forbes , 20 Oct. 2021",
"So that\u2019s exactly what Marchionne did, bringing Olivier Francois over from Citroen and charging him with making Fiat Chrysler a nonpareil stable of brands and teller of stories. \u2014 Dale Buss, Forbes , 1 June 2021",
"Two leading off-Broadway companies, the Irish Repertory Theatre and the Mint Theater, are doing so as well, and the artistic and technical quality of their webcasts is nonpareil . \u2014 Terry Teachout, WSJ , 13 Dec. 2020",
"Apple's reputation as a product hitmaker is nonpareil . \u2014 Robert Hackett, Fortune , 10 Nov. 2020",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Once royal icing is set, use small dab of it to stick on nonpareil for nose. \u2014 The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping , 27 Feb. 2020",
"While the iced cookies are still wet, attach the small pearl nonpareils . \u2014 Bh&g Holiday Editors, Better Homes & Gardens , 7 Apr. 2020",
"Yet the generation that knows Jim Crow America only from hearsay ought to know what Belafonte explicates in this aggrieved, damaged, nonpareil persona. \u2014 Armond White, National Review , 11 Mar. 2020",
"Tom Brady has already had the storybook ending to his nonpareil football career. \u2014 Chad Finn, BostonGlobe.com , 8 Jan. 2020",
"Decorate cookie with a mix of green nonpareils and jimmies around the outer edge to mimic a wreath. \u2014 Nancy Stohs, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 3 Dec. 2019",
"When cookies are cool, brush tops with glaze and sprinkle with nonpareils . \u2014 Nancy Stohs, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 29 Nov. 2019",
"Owner Carl Fogarty has an impressive collection of antiques, but his treasure trove of vintage maps, currency and books is nonpareil . \u2014 Claire Goodman, Houston Chronicle , 27 Nov. 2019",
"Turns out President Trump, that TV addict nonpareil , watches it this way, too. \u2014 Hank Stuever, Washington Post , 20 Nov. 2019"
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"In 2018, there were almost 400 million firearms in private hands, according to an estimate by Small Arms Survey, a nonpartisan group that monitors gun ownership. \u2014 Van Jones, CNN , 7 June 2022",
"Nationally, about one-third of mass shooters purchased a gun within a month of their crimes, said James Densley, co-founder of The Violence Project, a nonpartisan research group that tracks mass shootings dating back to 1966. \u2014 Gene Johnson, BostonGlobe.com , 4 June 2022",
"Nearly 21,000 Ukrainians have requested to enter the U.S. at ports of entry along the Mexico border, the vast majority near San Diego, according to the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse, a nonpartisan research center at Syracuse University. \u2014 Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times , 20 May 2022",
"The last time the state executed a woman was in 2014, and there are about 50 women on death row across the United States, according to the nonpartisan Death Penalty Information Center. \u2014 NBC News , 22 Mar. 2022",
"Throughout her campaign, Karamo has described the secretary of state's contest as a partisan race for a nonpartisan office. \u2014 Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press , 31 May 2022",
"Last week the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office projected that the deficit will fall by $1.7 trillion this year\u2014the largest reduction in history. \u2014 Joseph R. Biden Jr., WSJ , 30 May 2022",
"While labor commissioner is a nonpartisan office, the campaign broke down along conventional party lines. \u2014 oregonlive , 25 May 2022"
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"In 2018, there were almost 400 million firearms in private hands, according to an estimate by Small Arms Survey, a nonpartisan group that monitors gun ownership. \u2014 Van Jones, CNN , 7 June 2022",
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"Nearly 21,000 Ukrainians have requested to enter the U.S. at ports of entry along the Mexico border, the vast majority near San Diego, according to the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse, a nonpartisan research center at Syracuse University. \u2014 Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times , 20 May 2022",
"The last time the state executed a woman was in 2014, and there are about 50 women on death row across the United States, according to the nonpartisan Death Penalty Information Center. \u2014 NBC News , 22 Mar. 2022",
"Throughout her campaign, Karamo has described the secretary of state's contest as a partisan race for a nonpartisan office. \u2014 Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press , 31 May 2022",
"Last week the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office projected that the deficit will fall by $1.7 trillion this year\u2014the largest reduction in history. \u2014 Joseph R. Biden Jr., WSJ , 30 May 2022",
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"In the September gubernatorial recall election, Republicans made up just 24% of registration, Democrats nearly 47% and nonparty independents 23%. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 25 Nov. 2021",
"Only an independent, a nonparty person, may spread his contempt evenly, offering a plague on the condominiums of all these politicians and many more. \u2014 Joseph Epstein, WSJ , 15 Aug. 2018",
"And small-dollar online donations to nonparty funding sources have made a big comeback on the Democratic side during the 2017 special congressional elections. \u2014 Ed Kilgore, Daily Intelligencer , 21 Aug. 2017",
"The young president has so far had few missteps, from the founding of his upstart nonparty movement 14 months ago to his upset election victory last month. \u2014 Adam Nossiter, New York Times , 10 June 2017"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The ReencleMicrobe mix at the heart of this process contains rice husks, vermiculite, nonpathogenic bacillus bacteria, ammonium sulfate, and wood pellets, according to the company. \u2014 Richard Baguley, Wired , 31 Mar. 2022",
"The microbes in Russian children were dominated by a nonpathogenic form of Escherichia coli. \u2014 Stephani Sutherland, Scientific American , 1 Sep. 2021"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"To help cover its nearly $1 million in annual operating costs, Ethnologue got its first paywall in late 2015; most nonpaying visitors were turned away after several pages. \u2014 Catherine Matacic, Science | AAAS , 10 Feb. 2020",
"Strava\u2019s increasingly social-centric user experience is built around content that\u2019s mostly included with the nonpaying membership. \u2014 Joe Lindsey, Outside Online , 24 June 2019",
"Of the nonpaying members, reasons for not subscribing boiled down to a simple fact: Summit features aren\u2019t essential enough. \u2014 Joe Lindsey, Outside Online , 24 June 2019",
"One month before their wedding, the Detroit native left his six-figure job as General Motors vice president to work for a year to in the nonpaying role as head of the National Alliance of Businessmen. \u2014 PEOPLE.com , 7 June 2019",
"Since the incident in Philadelphia, Starbucks has opened its cafes to the public, allowing nonpaying customers to use its cafes and its bathrooms. \u2014 Sarah Whitten, USA TODAY , 2 July 2018",
"The company has also undertaken efforts to streamline guidelines for all of its stores surrounding how to engage with nonpaying patrons. \u2014 Emily Stewart, Vox , 19 May 2018",
"The coffee chain recently announced a new policy allowing everyone, including nonpaying guests, to use its cafes, bathrooms included. \u2014 Rachel Feintzeig, WSJ , 29 May 2018",
"The guidelines for employees at the Philadelphia store where the April incident happened were for employees to ask nonpaying guests to leave \u2014 not call the police. \u2014 Emily Stewart, Vox , 19 May 2018"
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"The city of Los Angeles continues to ban evictions for nonpayment of rent for anyone who has suffered a financial hardship due to COVID-19. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 17 May 2022",
"Before the players could depart for California, their football equipment was impounded in Phoenix because of a lawsuit filed by their former publicity manager for nonpayment of a $2,100 printing bill. \u2014 Douglas C. Towne, The Arizona Republic , 29 Apr. 2022",
"Landlords seeking an eviction for nonpayment of rent must give their tenants five days' notice. \u2014 AZCentral.com , 19 Apr. 2022",
"Ricks is sponsoring a proposal aimed at removing an HOA\u2019s ability to foreclose for nonpayment of fines and fees from covenant violations like grease stains in driveways and unmowed grass. \u2014 ProPublica , 7 Apr. 2022",
"Michigan issued hundreds of thousands of license suspensions each year for nonpayment of fines and fees and failing to appear in court. \u2014 Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press , 7 Apr. 2022",
"Avangrid spokesman Gage Frank again asserted the utility was one of the first in the region to suspend shut-offs for nonpayment of bills at the start of the pandemic. \u2014 Kenneth R. Gosselin, courant.com , 29 Mar. 2022",
"In fact, the penalties for nonpayment of the insurance and fees include the seizure of the citizen's gun. \u2014 Jason Hanna, CNN , 28 Jan. 2022",
"Preston\u2019s office said its review of court filings showed that San Francisco evictions for nonpayment of rent plummeted during the pandemic from 127 per month to three per month. \u2014 J.d. Morris, San Francisco Chronicle , 26 Jan. 2022"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Starting prices for the all-inclusive, two-night adventure top $4,800 for two guests sharing a cabin during nonpeak dates. \u2014 Eve Chen, USA TODAY , 1 Dec. 2021",
"The resort, which boasts four separate mountains \u2014 Aspen Mountain, Buttermilk, Aspen Highlands and Snowmass \u2014 is managing capacity with new passes and pricing to anticipate peak weekends and incentivize nonpeak times such as weekdays. \u2014 Washington Post , 8 Oct. 2020",
"Some lane closures may occur during nonpeak travel hours. \u2014 Washington Post , 3 Mar. 2018",
"Average pay for entry-level warehouse workers is expected to hit $13.68 an hour during this holiday season, up 10% compared with nonpeak wages and a nearly 5% increase from 2016, according to logistics staffing firm ProLogistix. \u2014 Jennifer Smith, WSJ , 6 Oct. 2017",
"The city would allow cutting only during nonpeak fire season, between Oct. 1 and June 30. \u2014 Sven Berg, idahostatesman , 24 June 2017",
"The eastbound right lane of I-30 at Cherry Lane will remain closed during nonpeak travel hours and the Cherry Lane bridge over the interstate will stay closed indefinitely after a tractor-trailer struck the overpass, authorities said Friday. \u2014 Star-telegram, star-telegram.com , 16 June 2017"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The social cost of this nonperformance is significant: a spreading loss of faith in the governing system. \u2014 Daniel Henninger, WSJ , 1 June 2022",
"In digital, nonperformance is simply not acceptable. \u2014 Gary Burtka, Forbes , 21 May 2021",
"The definition of that phrase includes the reallocation of staff, delaying or modifying nonemergency medical services, and reasonable nonperformance of medical services due to COVID-19. \u2014 From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY , 11 May 2021",
"The definition includes the reallocation of staff, delaying or modifying nonemergency medical services and reasonable nonperformance of medical services due to COVID-19. \u2014 Tony Cook, The Indianapolis Star , 20 May 2019",
"In dry and cold conditions, the Pirellis, which fall in the performance winter category, still maintain high grip levels and don\u2019t suffer from the soft-tread squirm that nonperformance winter tires often exhibit. \u2014 Eric Stafford, Car and Driver , 16 Mar. 2020",
"Standard nonperformance insurance costs about 2 percent of the artist's guarantee and pays a claim (usually about 80 percent of appearance fees) if shows are canceled for reasons like illness, injury or natural disaster. \u2014 Ashley Cullins, Billboard , 19 Oct. 2017"
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"Maria Cristalli, Hillside\u2019s CEO, told THE CITY and ProPublica that staff rely on nonphysical interventions whenever possible, using restraints only as a last resort. \u2014 ProPublica , 9 June 2022",
"Those with an appreciable interest in nonphysical playfulness scored high, and playful adults who were physically active scored the highest. \u2014 Kevin Johnson, Outside Online , 4 May 2022",
"Where Reasons End is set in a nontemporal, nonphysical place. \u2014 Eve Bowen, The New York Review of Books , 5 Mar. 2022",
"Now, her grandson, Vladyslav, 17, has to live with the nonphysical scars of that trauma. \u2014 NBC News , 20 Mar. 2022",
"Some think the ascent of tech, with its extraordinary revenue escalation and burgeoning intangible assets\u2014the worth of nonphysical things like data and operating systems, etc.\u2014changed the picture. \u2014 Larry Light, Fortune , 20 Jan. 2022",
"Trustees Tim Wilson and Kerston Russell hit back at what each called nonphysical threats from the community during debate around the project. \u2014 James T. Norman, chicagotribune.com , 24 Nov. 2021",
"But amortization, the term for depreciating nonphysical assets, was less straightforward. \u2014 Robert Faturechi, ProPublica , 8 July 2021",
"After quite a long period of nonphysical contact, the first formal meetings will be pretty agonizing. \u2014 Annabelle Timsit, Quartz , 17 May 2021"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Rod Betit, who was the health department\u2019s executive director during the 1990s and early 2000s, was the first nonphysician to lead the agency, according to a Deseret News article. \u2014 Bethany Rodgers, The Salt Lake Tribune , 18 Aug. 2020",
"The original version of the legislation would have given Saunders the ability to choose a nonphysician as deputy director of the department. \u2014 Bethany Rodgers, The Salt Lake Tribune , 20 Aug. 2020",
"Hachuel thinks the photos can form the basis of an app that nonphysicians can use to obtain such information on their own. \u2014 NBC News , 28 Oct. 2019",
"To a nonphysician like me, getting certified to prescribe or dispense buprenorphine seems to be a simple and straightforward process: complete eight hours of training and apply for a waiver. \u2014 Patrick Skerrett, STAT , 5 July 2018",
"Same goes for nonphysicians \u2014 a lot of them learn to inject in a weekend-long session that\u2019s not even necessarily taught by a doctor. \u2014 Horacio Salinas, Allure , 21 Mar. 2018",
"Other posts were made by foreign physicians, who aren\u2019t eligible for U.S. board certifications, physicians in other specialties, such as otolaryngologists and gynecologists, and a few nonphysicians , including dentists and spas. \u2014 Bonnie Miller Rubin, WSJ , 12 Sep. 2017"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"While the researchers based their model on nonpigmented particles, microplastics come in a wide range of hues, clothing microfibers in particular. \u2014 Matt Simon, Wired , 20 Oct. 2021"
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"\u2014 Leonard S. Bobrow"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Another dozen or so in nonplanar orbits could make the reported trend disappear. \u2014 Shannon Stirone, Scientific American , 1 Feb. 2018"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"To prepare the formula, do so in a nonplastic container with at least 70 degree C water. \u2014 Matt Simon, Wired , 19 Oct. 2020",
"As we order groceries and other goods for home delivery like never before, considering the need to buy products packaged in nonplastic , recyclable or reusable shipping materials is one way to honor Earth Day. \u2014 Bonnie Mccarthy, Los Angeles Times , 22 Apr. 2020",
"Two are in start-ups developing nonplastic containers: Cove, which makes a biodegradable water bottle, and Notpla, which helped produce a ballyhooed dissolvable Scotch whisky pod. \u2014 New York Times , 12 Feb. 2020"
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"\u2026 they made three errors, a couple of misplays and one very costly nonplay : shortstop Erick Aybar allowing Hideki Matsui's inning-ending popup to drop \u2026",
"\u2014 Marc Topkin",
"In a cold rain, down by two, Lindell had already made the 51-yarder\u2014but it was ruled a nonplay because, just before the snap, Gibbs called timeout.",
"\u2014 Marcus Hayes"
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"\u2014 often used before another noun a nonplay area/situation"
]
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"But even though the forward pass was legalized in 1906, until the ball took on its present size and shape in 1935, the pass was a nonplay . \u2014 Popular Mechanics , 1 Feb. 2018"
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"\u2014 Leigh Hunt",
"\u2026 appear to be at a nonplus \u2026",
"\u2014 George Borrow"
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"\u2014 J. R. Perkins"
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},
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"I was nonplussed by his openly expressed admiration of me.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Industry experts were nonplussed that the government chose a company that plans weddings and corporate parties over experienced food distributors that submitted bids. \u2014 Tom Orsborn, ExpressNews.com , 14 May 2020",
"She also was nonplussed by the questionnaire distributed during the flight, which had asked questions about travel to Wuhan, the virus\u2019 epicenter. \u2014 Lauren Caruba, ExpressNews.com , 18 Feb. 2020",
"And its performer was no doubt slightly nonplussed , too; Having previously claimed the track could elevate Rita Ora's career to new heights, Warren then called out the British singer for failing to promote it. 8. \u2014 Jon O'brien, Billboard , 7 Feb. 2020",
"Grijalva was nonplussed about the efforts against Sinema, who, like McSally, was in Washington, D.C., for Trump's Senate impeachment trial. \u2014 Katie Surma, azcentral , 25 Jan. 2020",
"Gayle has yet to feature for Newcastle this season having picked up a calf injury in pre-season, with manager Steve Bruce concerned after specialists seemed nonplussed when attempting to determine the root cause of the problem. \u2014 SI.com , 20 Sep. 2019",
"There is nothing wrong with this gentleman or anyone else who is nonplussed by a book that has been widely hailed by the critical establishment. \u2014 John Warner, chicagotribune.com , 26 Nov. 2019",
"While Petty\u2019s criminal past has been a concern to some fans, Minaj is nonplussed . \u2014 Ashley Boucher, PEOPLE.com , 30 Oct. 2019",
"Thankfully, Monzo\u2019s fees aren\u2019t nearly as steep, but some customers appear nonplussed by the metal bling. \u2014 Matthew De Silva, Quartz , 6 Aug. 2019"
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"\u2014 Saint Paul (Minnesota) Pioneer Press",
"For all his daring down the world's steepest hills, Sasaki is remarkably laid back off the slopes and nonplussed by all the sudden interest in him.",
"\u2014 The New York Times",
"One of the things that most vexes language purists \u2026 is when the meaning of a word changes over time. For example, it appears that the traditional sense of the word nonplussed , \"bewildered and at a loss as to what to think,\" is slowly giving way to a new (and opposite) sense: \"unfazed.\" Even experienced writers are using the new sense.",
"\u2014 Paul McFedries"
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"She was nonplussed , but quickly collected herself, explained that the plumbing had been acting up for days, and told them to pay it no mind.",
"\u2014 Diane Ackerman",
"Cedric looked nonplussed . He looked from Bagman to Harry and back again as though sure he must have misheard what Bagman had said.",
"\u2014 J. K. Rowling"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"But the bigger culprits are nonpoint sources, the thousands of farms where runoff from fields reaches rivers or other tributaries feeding western Lake Erie. \u2014 Keith Matheny, Detroit Free Press , 13 July 2017"
],
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Advocates say there are ways around the issue by carefully sourcing nonpoisonous trees that are grown organically and not sprayed with fire retardant. \u2014 Charles Passy, WSJ , 27 Dec. 2020",
"This will give them a chance to exercise this innate behavior with a safe source of nonpoisonous plant life. \u2014 David Shultz, Science | AAAS , 8 Aug. 2019"
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"\u02c8n\u00e4n-\u02c8p\u022fi-z\u1d4an-\u0259s",
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Among one of the most breathtaking and adventure-filled destinations in the South American country is the Atacama Desert, the driest and highest nonpolar desert in the world. \u2014 Rachel King, Fortune , 9 Apr. 2022",
"The copiapoa cactuses that grow in Chile\u2019s Atacama, Earth\u2019s driest nonpolar desert, are both hardy and delicate. \u2014 Washington Post , 11 Feb. 2022",
"Phenylalanine and leucine are both nonpolar and uncharged amino acids. \u2014 William A. Haseltine, Forbes , 20 Sep. 2021",
"These two types of molecules don\u2019t mix as well as two nonpolar or two polar components, so there is a degree of repulsion that increases the volatility. \u2014 Robert Rapier, Forbes , 4 July 2021",
"The reason is that ethanol is a polar molecule, while most other gasoline components are nonpolar . \u2014 Robert Rapier, Forbes , 4 July 2021",
"This is, after all, the driest nonpolar place on Earth. \u2014 Mark Johanson, chicagotribune.com , 8 Oct. 2019",
"This is, after all, the driest nonpolar place on Earth. \u2014 Mark Johanson, chicagotribune.com , 8 Oct. 2019",
"This is, after all, the driest nonpolar place on Earth. \u2014 Mark Johanson, chicagotribune.com , 8 Oct. 2019"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"From the producers of Castle, another series about a nonpolice officer shadowing a detective and then getting involved in police work. \u2014 Ellen Gray, Philly.com , 15 June 2018",
"People, police officers, and nonpolice officers tend to judge the dangerousness of a place based on racial predominance. \u2014 Samantha Melamed, Philly.com , 2 Oct. 2017",
"China\u2019s chengguan, or urban-management officers, handle nonpolice matters such as enforcing sanitation rules and keeping sidewalks clear. \u2014 Josh Chin, WSJ , 7 May 2017"
],
"first_known_use":{
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},
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The performers have taken care to keep their language and material fairly clean and nonpolitical . \u2014 New York Times , 27 May 2022",
"This can help consumers realize that there are nonpolitical motives at play, in turn encouraging greater patronage and compliance. \u2014 Isabella Bunosso, Scientific American , 27 May 2022",
"Lee will likely work to portray the chief-executive role as strong and nonpolitical , supported, more so than challenged, by an obedient legislature\u2014all with the knowledge that the chances of any popular pushback are exceedingly scant. \u2014 Timothy Mclaughlin, The Atlantic , 25 May 2022",
"Officially, songs must be nonpolitical , though Ukraine entered the contest in 2016 with a song about the expulsion of Crimean Tatars by Soviet forces in the 1940s. \u2014 Andrew Jones, NBC News , 13 May 2022",
"Even for apparently nonpolitical cases like Ma\u2019s in Cyprus, activists contend that off-the-books techniques of harassment have become more common. \u2014 Washington Post , 29 Apr. 2022",
"In addition, many Russians use VPNs to access nonpolitical entertainment and communication tools - popular distractions from daily hardships. \u2014 Anthony Faiola, Anchorage Daily News , 6 May 2022",
"In addition, many Russians use VPNs to access nonpolitical entertainment and communication tools \u2014 popular distractions from daily hardships. \u2014 Washington Post , 6 May 2022",
"Over the past week, the more socially conscious entries \u2014 a small minority of the overwhelmingly nonpolitical offerings \u2014 have caught the attention of Internet users. \u2014 Washington Post , 24 Apr. 2022"
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"first_known_use":{
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"\u2014 Guy Molyneux and William Schneider"
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},
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The French president sold himself to voters as a nonpolitician , but that credential has come back to haunt him. \u2014 Adam Nossiter, New York Times , 9 Dec. 2019",
"One said that he was prevented from speaking with Kashmiri nonpoliticians . \u2014 Joanna Slater, Washington Post , 5 Oct. 2019",
"The nonpolitician Marianne Williamson was delightfully unshy, sincere and, until her daffy closing statement, sympathetic. \u2014 Peggy Noonan, WSJ , 28 June 2019",
"Last week, Trump described the lawsuit as a political attack by New York Democrats, although the current New York attorney general, Underwood, is a nonpolitician who was appointed to her post. \u2014 David A. Fahrenthold, chicagotribune.com , 22 June 2018",
"Blair is the only nonpolitician among the six Democrats vying to succeed longtime County Executive Isiah Leggett, who is retiring after three terms. \u2014 Jennifer Barrios, Washington Post , 15 June 2018",
"Plutarch makes for easier reading than Thucydides, but both have much to teach politicians and nonpoliticians alike about resolving conflict. \u2014 WSJ , 10 Sep. 2017"
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"first_known_use":{
"1870, in the meaning defined above":""
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"\u2014 Edward O. Welles"
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},
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Over several decades, Congress expanded eligibility up the income ladder to the nonpoor who weren\u2019t on welfare. \u2014 John F. Cogan, WSJ , 3 Jan. 2022",
"Grass-roots groups across the country have been organizing and working to fundamentally change the conditions that disenfranchise so many Americans, poor and nonpoor alike. \u2014 Mark R. Rank, Washington Post , 14 Feb. 2020",
"For instance, just over half of North Carolina's white and nonpoor students earned proficient ratings in fourth-grade reading. \u2014 Ann Doss Helms, charlotteobserver , 10 Apr. 2018"
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"nonporous rock",
"nonporous wood"
]
},
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The nonporous recycled polyester lining doesn\u2019t keep odors and is easy to clean. \u2014 Kelsey Lindsey, Outside Online , 27 May 2022",
"Dog urine can also wreak havoc on hardscapes such as decks and garden paths, so, if possible, choose nonporous materials that won\u2019t stain or absorb liquids and odors. \u2014 Washington Post , 4 May 2022",
"These are made with nonporous glass that won\u2019t absorb odors, stain or warp. \u2014 Chris Hachey, BGR , 25 June 2021",
"Whether the mold is on porous or nonporous surfaces, probably the most important aspect of cleanup is preventing the mold from reappearing. \u2014 Washington Post , 19 Nov. 2021",
"Like granite, quartzite should be resealed annually to maintain its nonporous surface. \u2014 Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens , 29 Nov. 2021",
"The zinc countertop is nonporous , naturally antibacterial, and will patinate in time. \u2014 Victoria Hagan And David Colman, House Beautiful , 22 Sep. 2021",
"They're usually built of clay or nonporous soil and are wider at the bottom, narrower at the top. \u2014 USA Today , 30 Aug. 2021",
"This five-piece Ahimsa set, made of stainless steel, is plastic-free, durable and nonporous to prevent stains and bacteria growth. \u2014 Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping , 17 Aug. 2021"
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"practicable",
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"serviceable",
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"useable",
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"first_known_use":{
"1826, in the meaning defined above":""
},
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"unserviceable",
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"unworkable",
"useless"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-175457",
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]
},
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"The actors are nonprofessionals playing versions of themselves. \u2014 Jonas Carpignano, New York Times , 18 Jan. 2018"
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"Since 2015-16, Johnson\u2019s popularity rating has gone from minus 50 to minus 73 with Democrats; from minus 54 to minus 76 with liberals; from minus 31 to minus 45 with nonreligious voters; and from minus 19 to minus 32 with urban voters. \u2014 Craig Gilbert, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 12 May 2022",
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"American Atheists, the organization that represented the nonreligious student, confirmed in a statement on Tuesday that the student\u2019s 12th-grade sociology teacher at Klein Oak High School, located north of Houston, agreed to settle the case. \u2014 Marina Pitofsky, USA TODAY , 30 Mar. 2022",
"An Indianapolis Hasidic rabbi and his good friend \u2014 a nonreligious surfer-turned-stand-up-comedian, author and academic \u2014 have captured their unique relationship in podcast form. \u2014 Rory Appleton, The Indianapolis Star , 8 Mar. 2022",
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"Democrats already labor under the nonrepresentational quality of the U.S. Senate, where, according to a recent analysis by Vox, the 50 Democratic senators represent 41.6 million more people than 50 Republican senators. \u2014 Eric Zorn, chicagotribune.com , 27 Apr. 2021",
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"One thing is clear: St. George has found a way to get its message through, even when the phones at Ironman Group headquarters are ringing nonstop . \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 3 May 2022",
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"Engaging a nontechnical audience will require a different PR approach, starting with establishing key messages that clearly state the value for the end user. \u2014 Ayelet Noff, Forbes , 18 Mar. 2022",
"Gravel cyclists can ramp up the revolutions on this nontechnical lasso from Crested Butte to Jacks Cabin Cutoff, alongside Taylor River, and into Almont. \u2014 Outside Online , 1 June 2021",
"TrackVia aims to empower nontechnical people (that\u2019s you) to build business applications tailored to their unique needs\u2014tracking sales, managing projects, eliminating paperwork, and collecting data. \u2014 Nick Davidson, Outside Online , 1 Oct. 2014",
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"Six knockdowns and less than two rounds later, Frazier was an ex-champion, and that bonanza with Ali had been reduced to a nontitle fight for a small fraction of the money. \u2014 Wallace Matthews, New York Times , 4 Mar. 2018"
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"Overall, only one in 30 complex tonal languages flourished in dry areas; one in three nontonal languages cropped up in those same regions. \u2014 Sarah Lewin Frasier, Scientific American , 1 Apr. 2015"
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"The filter lasts about six months before requiring a change and the bin's nontoxic design ensures no harmful chemicals will make their way into your compost. \u2014 Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics , 28 May 2022",
"But even if lobstermen and fishermen wouldn\u2019t be affected while working, critics worried about fuel contamination \u2014 even though Deri said his launches use nontoxic fuel \u2014 and about rocket-bearing parachutes entangling their gear. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 22 May 2022",
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"The Always Pan and Perfect Pot both have exclusive nontoxic , nonstick ceramic coating made without potentially toxic materials like PFOAs, PTFEs, other PFAs, lead, cadmium and toxic metals. \u2014 al , 12 May 2022",
"According to Piomelli, one of the reasons cannabis is generally considered nontoxic is because its complex mix of compounds forms a sort of checks and balances system. \u2014 Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC News , 28 June 2021",
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"The lion dancers and musicians stepped on Hong\u2019s words a bit, but that didn\u2019t discourage the actor from hustling over to where the dance was taking place and adding a few traditional and nontraditional dance steps himself amid the drums and cymbals. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 10 May 2022",
"Dan Reeves, De Le\u00f3n\u2019s former chief of staff in Sacramento and now a consultant for his City Council work, said De Le\u00f3n\u2019s persistence and nontraditional approach sometimes irked his legislative colleagues but also achieved results. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 30 May 2022",
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"Stone and McCary have been mostly private about their relationship but got engaged in 2019, with McCary announcing the news through an Instagram post showing off Stone's nontraditional pearl engagement ring. \u2014 CNN , 26 May 2022",
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"In his Billboard cover story, Burna talked about wanting to perform in nontraditional spaces, like a train station. \u2014 Dan Rys, Billboard , 13 May 2022",
"One of the keys to raising the percentage of Michigan residents with some sort of postsecondary degree or credential is to get nontraditional adult students back in the classroom and across the graduation stage. \u2014 David Jesse, Detroit Free Press , 6 Apr. 2022"
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"These problems give way to a third one: the sheer unusability for most end users and the nontrivial cost and complexity each service faces when trying to offer MFA. \u2014 Dan Goodin, Ars Technica , 6 May 2022",
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"The challenge of writing software that interacts with multiple chains in a safe manner is nontrivial , and only a limited number of tools and techniques can test the soundness of the code. \u2014 Dan Goodin, Ars Technica , 4 Feb. 2022",
"In the world of telecommunications, malicious actors face a nontrivial challenge. \u2014 David Balaban, Forbes , 31 Jan. 2022",
"Returning to the original purpose of my experiment, I was heartened to learn that thousands of users are spending nontrivial amounts of time each day working in a virtual world, as this finding validates some of my predictions from 2016. \u2014 Cal Newport, The New Yorker , 6 Dec. 2021",
"These fundamental differences mean that before Meta can safely switch all of its platforms to end-to-end encryption, its apps must undergo some nontrivial changes. \u2014 David Thiel, Wired , 3 Dec. 2021"
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"Storm Dennis, the second-strongest nontropical storm on record in the North Atlantic Ocean, caused widespread flooding across parts of the United Kingdom on Sunday, along with winds exceeding hurricane force. \u2014 Washington Post , 16 Feb. 2020",
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"Fifty percent of each purchase will be donated directly to the school, a program that educates typical and nontypical learners in an inclusive environment. \u2014 Kimber Westphall, Dallas News , 23 July 2021",
"Included among Kasas\u2019s top recent bucks is Gerald E. Rightmyer\u2019s 272-2/8-inch nontypical taken in 2006 and a 295-inch giant picked up in 2012. \u2014 Scott Bestul, Field & Stream , 19 Mar. 2021",
"Sporting 18 scorable points, the 61/2-year-old free-ranging whitetail was recently taped for Texas Big Game Awards at 172 gross and 1634/8 net as a nontypical using the Boone and Crockett scoring system. \u2014 Matt Williams, Dallas News , 29 Jan. 2021",
"Ryan Beran watched this 200-plus-inch nontypical buck grow up on his property in Northeast Ohio and was finally able to tag the monster deer this fall. \u2014 Scott Bestul, Field & Stream , 18 Mar. 2021",
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"The biggest archery bucks on record with the Pope and Young Club for Polk County are a 171 4/8-inch typical, taken by Thomas Coach in 2006, and a 185 3/8-inch nontypical , tagged by Vince Kovernick in 2011. \u2014 Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life , 2 Nov. 2020"
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"Its three liberals were in the majority in nearly half of its nonunanimous decisions. \u2014 David Cole, The New York Review of Books , 19 Aug. 2021",
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"One small study of Colorado patients published in May found marijuana users required more than triple the amount of one common sedation medicine, propofol, as did nonusers . \u2014 NBC News , 1 Aug. 2019",
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"Not all of the protesters\u2019 ideology is known, but local Hindi news media said that its adherents were calling for higher gasoline subsidies, the use of gold coins as currency and punishment for nonvegetarians . \u2014 Hari Kumar, New York Times , 3 June 2016"
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"Because fire officials don\u2019t have the tools or time to relocate snakes, they usually are forced to kill them, even snakes that are nonvenomous . \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 24 Apr. 2022",
"The snakes included venomous and nonvenomous varieties. \u2014 Marina Pitofsky, USA TODAY , 14 Apr. 2022",
"Not all experts agree that the general public should be allowed to hunt for nonvenomous pythons, which seize prey with their teeth and kill by constricting their bodies. \u2014 The Editors, Outside Online , 3 Feb. 2015",
"Officials said 124 snakes, both venomous and nonvenomous , were removed from the home. \u2014 Washington Post , 20 Jan. 2022",
"The head of the 10-foot nonvenomous diamond python emerged through a space in a shelf above the spice jars in the Sydney store. \u2014 NBC News , 18 Aug. 2021",
"Eastern indigos are native to the southeastern U.S. and are considered the largest nonvenomous snake in the country. \u2014 From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY , 19 July 2021",
"A dozen more eastern indigo snakes were released Wednesday in northern Florida as part of ongoing efforts to return the native, nonvenomous apex predator to the region. \u2014 Tiffini Theisen, orlandosentinel.com , 26 May 2021",
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"An estimated 40% of people with autism are nonverbal , according to Autism Speaks. \u2014 Wyatte Grantham-philips, USA TODAY , 13 May 2022",
"Elysha Cruz did her research before visiting with her 10-year-old son Angelo, who is autistic and nonverbal , and 17-year-old daughter Alena. \u2014 Michelle Maltais, USA TODAY , 14 Apr. 2022",
"This version has extremely restrictive requirements for an autism diagnosis, such as showing deficits in nonverbal communication, displaying social issues, using repetitive speech, and difficulty maintaining relationships. \u2014 Zhara Astra, Scientific American , 7 Apr. 2022",
"At a young age, the boy was nonverbal , and doctors measured his IQ to be below 30. \u2014 Joe Didonato, Forbes , 25 Apr. 2022",
"But Demi had just one sister who was nonverbal and has passed away. \u2014 Steve Helling, PEOPLE.com , 14 Mar. 2022",
"But three months after leaving the hospital, the girl still needed to use a wheelchair and was nonverbal , the study authors wrote. \u2014 NBC News , 2 Mar. 2022"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"McDonough, a White House chief of staff to former President Obama, is only the second nonveteran to lead the agency. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 8 Mar. 2021",
"The free event, open to nonveterans as well, will not be a protest, said Kim St. Hilaire, post manager. \u2014 Brian Albrecht, cleveland , 8 Mar. 2020",
"Here\u2019s why: A housing voucher can\u2019t be issued to a nonveteran , even if the person is a veteran\u2019s spouse. \u2014 Otis R. Taylor Jr., SFChronicle.com , 27 Feb. 2020",
"And despite their comparatively high income levels, veterans are slightly more likely to be unemployed than nonveterans . \u2014 Mike Rogoway, oregonlive , 11 Nov. 2019",
"The Republic National Committee\u2019s own data show the president\u2019s approval is 18 percentage points higher among veterans than nonveterans . \u2014 Jesse Naranjo, WSJ , 10 July 2019",
"The Veterans Affairs Department reported that veterans are 20 percent more likely than nonveterans to commit suicide. \u2014 James Hohmann, Washington Post , 19 Sep. 2017",
"In competitive hiring, where agencies rank candidates for hiring in categories, veterans are placed above nonveterans within each category, and where agencies use numerical ranking, veterans get extra points. \u2014 Eric Yoder, Washington Post , 19 Sep. 2017",
"Those ages 18 to 24 have an unemployment rate of 10.7 percent, more than two percentage points higher than nonveterans the same age, according to Department of Labor statistics. \u2014 Mary Hui, Washington Post , 22 June 2017"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Previous eggs, including one laid alongside Spirit, were either nonviable or were eaten by ravens. \u2014 Christian Martinezstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 31 May 2022",
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"Since 2006, the procedure has been permitted in Colombia in cases of rape, nonviable pregnancy and when the life or health of the mother was in danger. \u2014 Washington Post , 21 Feb. 2022",
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"Bhatnager blamed staff and administrators for a freezer disaster in 2018 that rendered 4,000 eggs and embryos nonviable . \u2014 John Caniglia, cleveland , 17 June 2021",
"The idea is that female plants will latch onto it and produce nonviable seeds. \u2014 New York Times , 11 Aug. 2021",
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"The 2016 poll that Paul conducted with Barbara Ley found that late-night viewers were more likely than nonviewers to agree with scientists on both GMOs and vaccines, even after accounting for many other factors that also shape science attitudes. \u2014 National Geographic , 13 May 2020",
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"Earlier Monday, the King Center held a voter education and registration drive, followed by virtual nonviolence training and the delivery of care packages to the homeless. \u2014 Ernie Suggs, ajc , 5 Apr. 2022",
"The event raises money for scholarships and promotes nonviolence . \u2014 New York Times , 29 Mar. 2022",
"His heroes include Winston Churchill as well as nonviolence crusaders Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela. \u2014 Dominique Soguel, The Christian Science Monitor , 25 Oct. 2021",
"For his decades of work in the nonviolence movement, Bury received an award Wednesday from the Association of U.S. Catholic Priests as a model of living his Catholic faith. \u2014 Jean Hopfensperger, Star Tribune , 23 June 2021",
"Israel calls any and all Palestinian resistance to the occupation, including nonviolence , terrorism. \u2014 Raja Shehadeh, The New Yorker , 8 June 2021",
"That led to an exchange on Twitter between Mandel and Bernice King debating her father\u2019s devotion to nonviolence . \u2014 Paul Gattis | Pgattis@al.com, al , 6 Apr. 2022",
"Archbishop Tutu\u2019s personal courage and adherence to nonviolence won many accolades abroad, but at times alienated blacks in South Africa. \u2014 Washington Post , 26 Dec. 2021"
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"But there\u2019s research by political scientists Erica Chenoweth and Jeremy Pressman that shows that 97 percent of the protests that occurred in 2020 for Black Lives Matter were nonviolent . \u2014 Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune , 5 June 2022",
"The group claims their actions are nonviolent , but the D.C. defendants injured a nurse while forcing their way into the clinic. \u2014 Garnet Henderson, ELLE , 6 May 2022",
"Though some local businesses took precautions like closing early and boarding up their windows, the protesting was nonviolent . \u2014 Josiah Bates, Time , 14 Apr. 2022",
"There were cheers and applause for those who put their bodies on the line, following a long tradition of nonviolent action and civil disobedience to fight injustice. \u2014 Donna M. Owens, Essence , 3 Aug. 2021",
"Meanwhile, activists announced plans for what looks to be a large gathering bent on nonviolent direct action along the pipeline route in June. \u2014 Bill Mckibben, The New Yorker , 19 May 2021",
"Trained in nonviolent direct action by the Rev. James Lawson Jr. in Nashville while still in seminary, Lewis played an integral part in desegregating public accommodations in the South. \u2014 Dwight Weingarten, The Christian Science Monitor , 9 Sep. 2020",
"Alongside King and minister Jim Lawson, Lewis was one of the most notable advocates of the philosophy of nonviolent action. \u2014 Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine , 18 July 2020",
"Allende\u2019s reforms were nonviolent , in contrast with Castro\u2019s advocacy of armed rebellion. \u2014 Jon Lee Anderson, The New Yorker , 6 June 2022"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"In recent years, scientists have tested various species and found evidence that nonvocal learners such as sea lions and bonobos have rhythm too. \u2014 Quanta Magazine , 22 Mar. 2016"
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"Of the 59 CEOs who departed S&P 500 firms last year, 30.5% were let go on a nonvoluntary basis, up from 22.1% in 2017, according to the Conference Board's 2019 CEO Succession Practices report. \u2014 Fortune , 6 Nov. 2019"
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"During a recent visit to the Meyerhoff, every nook and cranny of the cavernous building (including the men\u2019s locker room) seemed to contain a string quartet or violin trio working on a different piece of music. \u2014 Mary Carole Mccauley, Baltimore Sun , 1 July 2022",
"The first three minutes of the new show start off with an incredible drone sequence that takes us through the homes and offices of the Kardashians, diving through every nook and cranny of the spaces. \u2014 Beatrice Verhoeven, The Hollywood Reporter , 22 June 2022",
"And the volunteers sanitized with a vengeance, lugging around 30-kilogram (66-pound) tubs of chemicals and donning full hazmat suits to douse in disinfectant every incoming package, every nook and cranny. \u2014 Serenitie Wang, CNN , 17 June 2022",
"Keeping current levels from going any higher means getting carbon out of every nook and cranny of the global economy, including aviation. \u2014 Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY , 9 June 2022",
"Sit on the piece to check it for comfort and the condition of coil springs, Make sure there aren't any lingering odors or stains, and inspect every nook and cranny for bed bugs. \u2014 Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens , 8 June 2022",
"Stewart, who will be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame this year with Annie Lennox as one half of the Eurythmics, is down to explore every nook and crevice of his artistic temperament. \u2014 Steve Baltin, Forbes , 26 May 2022",
"As a testament to people's love for this nook of Spokane, the 20-mile trail system is maintained entirely by volunteers. \u2014 Perri Ormont Blumberg, Travel + Leisure , 12 Mar. 2022",
"In the dining room, this meant sticking to the rich materials and moody colors for a comfortable and versatile eating nook . \u2014 Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful , 13 Sep. 2021"
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"The party will take place from noon to 4 p.m.",
"He showed up at precisely 12 noon .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Rich Farm Ice Cream at Minor\u2019s Farm, 409 Hill St., is open daily noon to 8 selling ice cream and waffle cones, both made on site. \u2014 Susan Dunne, Hartford Courant , 9 June 2022",
"Weil will be answering your questions on Monday, May 23, at noon Eastern. Send us your question below. \u2014 Julie Zauzmer Weil, Washington Post , 19 May 2022",
"Brazilian racing superstar Helio Castroneves will attempt to make history with a fifth Indianapolis 500 victory at the 106th running of the race Sunday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway ( noon ET, NBC). \u2014 Editors, USA TODAY , 28 May 2022",
"Saturday\u2019s coverage of the NFL Draft is expected to start at 11 a.m. ( noon ET). \u2014 Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al , 30 Apr. 2022",
"The season is set to premiere on Facebook Watch starting Wednesday and will air new episodes each week at noon ET. \u2014 Starr Bowenbank, Billboard , 19 Apr. 2022",
"April 17 in the Mission Church; 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. (both English), noon and 3 p.m. \u2014 Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune , 6 Apr. 2022",
"Open Monday through Saturday, 6 to 9 p.m., for dinner and Tuesday through Friday, noon to 2 p.m., for lunch. \u2014 Washington Post , 29 Apr. 2022",
"Deciding to let near- noon to somewhat-before-midnight end with a bang, I was properly tuned by Andriessen for traffic again, the more aggressive the better. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 12 Apr. 2022"
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"in the tropics the noonday heat can be overwhelming",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Take a nap in the middle of the day to avoid the noonday sun. \u2014 Outside Online , 25 May 2015",
"About 200 parents and kids, most every bit as angry as Selig were out in front of McLaren Lodge in the noonday sun, at a rally that drew supporters from Berkeley,Marin County and elsewhere. \u2014 Sam Whiting, San Francisco Chronicle , 27 Feb. 2022",
"At the federal building, where 168 people had died in a massive bomb blast, rescue workers were combing rubble for victims, guided by the eerie glow of floodlights that seemed to Garland as bright as the noonday sun. \u2014 Del Quentin Wilber Staff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 21 Feb. 2021",
"These lovely lunch bags solve some of the most common objections to prepping the noonday meal ahead of time, from soggy paper bags to lukewarm food. \u2014 Popular Science , 3 June 2020",
"Still downy, the young bird sports a long beak, which is slightly parted and tilting toward the noonday sun. \u2014 National Geographic , 21 Apr. 2020",
"An old woman, wearing a long black abaya, opened her corrugated metal gate a crack and squinted into the brilliant noonday sun to see who had knocked. \u2014 Alissa J. Rubin, New York Times , 14 Apr. 2020",
"The volunteers, who had varying shades of pale skin, agreed to subject their rumps to two weeks of daily tanning sessions that dosed them with ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays on par with London\u2019s summer noonday sun. \u2014 Dina Fine Maron, Scientific American , 22 May 2015",
"But the climactic sequence of Midsommar features one of the last surviving Americans running stark naked across the noonday greensward with nobody obviously chasing him. \u2014 Ross Douthat, National Review , 25 July 2019"
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},
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"The traffic gets heavy around noontime .",
"far removed from the noontime of their popularity, when they had performed at sold-out arenas, the band now played at small clubs",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Testing at noontime , apps for the two test vehicles showed their panels producing 492 and 673 watts. \u2014 John Voelcker, Car and Driver , 23 June 2022",
"Employees noticed his absence during a noontime inmate county, but were able to re-apprehend him hours later, ODOC said. \u2014 Stephanie Pagones, Fox News , 6 Apr. 2022",
"By noontime , though, the inflation hedge seemed fully on, with the price per ounce recovering to virtual breakeven. \u2014 Tristan Bove, Fortune , 10 Feb. 2022",
"Dittrich was given until noontime the next day to provide a final answer. \u2014 Fox News , 24 Mar. 2022",
"Likewise, skip the noontime zoo at Jordan Pond House and get your tea and popovers in the late afternoon. \u2014 Virginia M. Wright, Outside Online , 8 Feb. 2021",
"Following the church service, many of those in attendance joined together in a noontime procession to the city square celebration, where festivities included dance performances and speeches about Moses\u2019s legacy. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 25 Sep. 2021",
"The bulk of the snow will exit Connecticut by noontime , but a few snow showers could linger in eastern areas until the early afternoon. \u2014 courant.com , 6 Jan. 2022",
"About 50 volunteers gathered around noontime at the Washington Park Mall parking lot in Roxbury, where organizers had set up a staging area for the day\u2019s voter outreach. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 31 Oct. 2021"
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},
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"And the mob reportedly cheered when a noose on a nearby shed was placed around Harvey\u2019s neck. \u2014 Courtney Tanner, The Salt Lake Tribune , 12 June 2022",
"Kentucky Democratic Senate candidate Charles Booker released a campaign video Wednesday which features him wearing a noose , in an attempt to highlight Senator Rand Paul's opposition to a 2020 bill that would have made lynching a federal hate crime. \u2014 Adam Brewster, CBS News , 2 June 2022",
"With the help of three officers, the trapper used a noose to pull the gator out of the pool and then taped its mouth shut so it could be safely transported. \u2014 Zoe Sottile, CNN , 21 May 2022",
"For at least the third time in three years, Stanford University officials are investigating an apparent noose found hanging on campus. \u2014 Joshua Sharpe, San Francisco Chronicle , 9 May 2022",
"China\u2019s shutdowns are a big knot that is becoming a noose in the supply chain. \u2014 Lora Cecere, Forbes , 2 May 2022",
"Ukraine is now nearly surrounded by Russian and Russian-backed forces on a high level of readiness, with the start of Russian naval exercises on the Black Sea on Sunday completing the noose in the south. \u2014 New York Times , 13 Feb. 2022",
"Andrew Power said the case, into the placement of the first noose , will be kept open as long as the statute of limitations allows, in case more information is uncovered. \u2014 Susan Dunne, courant.com , 17 Dec. 2021",
"Why would anyone, especially an African-American man, use the symbolism of a noose to make false accusations? ... \u2014 Chris Francescani, ABC News , 29 Nov. 2021"
],
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},
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},
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"\u02c8n\u00fcs",
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"net",
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},
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"She scored well above the norm in math.",
"Smaller families have become the norm .",
"Women used to stay at home to take care of the children, but that's no longer the norm .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"In the early days, 100 comments a day was the norm . \u2014 Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer , 1 July 2022",
"VidCons past, where ear-piercing screams from fans were the norm , felt notably subdued for a creator with a following as large as D\u2019Amelio\u2019s. \u2014 J. Clara Chan, The Hollywood Reporter , 28 June 2022",
"Cousler rarely felt safe in those types of kitchens\u2014but those types of kitchens are too often the norm . \u2014 Isle Mcelroy, Bon App\u00e9tit , 22 June 2022",
"Under Berrios, ethics rules were routinely ignored, and patronage and nepotism were the norm . \u2014 The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune , 2 June 2022",
"Taller and denser plant life in areas where this isn\u2019t the norm can put alpine plant and animal communities at risk and release further greenhouse gases through the melting of permafrost. \u2014 Sarah Sloat, NBC News , 2 June 2022",
"Primary-care appointments set for 2023 are the norm . \u2014 WSJ , 1 June 2022",
"That\u2019s a testament to how much things have changed not just within the music industry but within the broader AAPI culture where careers like this are not the norm . \u2014 Shirley Ju, Variety , 29 May 2022",
"With videoconferencing the new norm , strategic lighting and an attractive backdrop are important d\u00e9cor aspects to consider. \u2014 Regina Cole, Forbes , 28 Dec. 2021"
],
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},
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"borrowed from Latin norma \"carpenter\u02bcs square, pattern,\" probably borrowed from an Etruscan adaptation of Greek gn\u1e53m\u014dn \"carpenter\u02bcs square, indicator on a sundial\" \u2014 more at gnomon":""
},
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"\u2014 Tulsa World , 5 May 1996"
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"The plane was able to make a normal approach and landing.",
"\u2026 is your home office either your principal place of work or a place where you meet with customers or clients in the normal course of business?",
"\u2014 Rosalind Resnick and Susie Archer"
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"normal scores for the tenth grade algebra exam",
"a country's normal death rate",
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"\u2014 Moises Velasquez-Manoff"
],
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"Their reaction to the news was normal and expected.",
"The noise made it impossible to carry on a normal conversation.",
"Challenges are a normal part of life; remind yourself of that\u2014and keep going.",
"\u2014 Gabrielle Gayagoy"
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],
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"Fifteen normal subjects and 40 asthmatics of variable severity were studied.",
"\u2014 J. Bousquet et al.",
"However, my experience is that there are many, many normal people with no psychiatric illness who have music playing in their head almost all the time or all the time.",
"\u2014 Keith W. Roach"
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"These little setbacks are a normal part of life.",
"a potato twice as big as normal size",
"Despite her illness, she was able to lead a normal life.",
"They had a normal , healthy baby.",
"Normal people don't react that way.",
"Noun",
"Your blood pressure is higher than normal .",
"Let's hope everything returns to normal soon.",
"I'm glad that things are back to normal .",
"Oil prices are above normal .",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"While most countries are trying to move past the pandemic and return to normal life, the Chinese government has kept COVID at the heart of its national policy. \u2014 Michael Schuman, The Atlantic , 21 June 2022",
"Much like the Roaring \u201820s after the Spanish Flu pandemic, people are ready to get back to normal life. \u2014 Gary Drenik, Forbes , 16 June 2022",
"That work brought her in contact with further suffering, such as when a child had no surviving parents or relatives, or when a surviving parent lacked the material, physical or emotional strength to resume a normal life. \u2014 Emily Langer, Washington Post , 16 June 2022",
"The last remaining restrictions on normal life are a national embarrassment. \u2014 Michael Brendan Dougherty, National Review , 15 June 2022",
"But for villagers in the region, the retreat did not deliver a sense of security \u2014 or even a return to normal life. \u2014 New York Times , 14 June 2022",
"All things considered, Osborne led a relatively normal life. \u2014 Kellie B. Gormly, Smithsonian Magazine , 13 June 2022",
"The goal is to maintain COVID-19 prevention while reducing disruptions to normal life \u2013 an approach that showed better results in Beijing recently. \u2014 Ann Scott Tyson, The Christian Science Monitor , 8 June 2022",
"The strike was a reminder of war in Kyiv where normal life has largely returned since Russian forces were driven from its outskirts in March. \u2014 Reuters, NBC News , 6 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"As the workforce returns to the office, revenue-generating teams can\u2019t go back to the old normal of mass, generic outreach. \u2014 Kris Rudeegraap, Forbes , 16 June 2021",
"Along with a return to the new normal comes a need for travelers to recapture that vibe that accompanies certain destinations. \u2014 Michael Alpiner, Forbes , 10 May 2021",
"Despite no previous experience, Hendon is adjusting to the new normal of officiating, just like the rest of his colleagues. \u2014 Joseph Hoyt, Dallas News , 24 Aug. 2020",
"The world is slowly beginning to reopen, and new normals are emerging as nations navigate life amid a global pandemic. \u2014 Editors, USA TODAY , 17 May 2020",
"Without that discussion, our new normals may become a world in which a little bit more of our inner selves is out there in the ether, at risk of misuse. \u2014 Nick Paton Walsh, CNN , 16 May 2020",
"Computer model forecasts had suggested large parts of the Antarctic peninsula would be between 20 and 40 degrees above normal between Feb. 7 and Feb. 9, as an unusually strong high-pressure zone was in the vicinity. \u2014 Andrew Freedman, Anchorage Daily News , 14 Feb. 2020",
"Temperatures will remain within a few degrees of seasonal normals through at least midweek. \u2014 oregonlive , 10 Feb. 2020",
"Temperatures are expected to stay above season normals Monday and Tuesday, according to the weather service. \u2014 Saja Hindi, The Denver Post , 15 Sep. 2019"
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"\u2014 Zbigniew Brzezinski",
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"\u2014 Helena Duch",
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"\u2014 Angela Andaloro"
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"\u2014 Jane E. Brody"
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"\u2014 E. D. Hirsch, Jr."
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"The drug normalizes heart function.",
"The talks are aimed at normalizing relations between the countries.",
"It took years for the political situation in the country to normalize .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Background: This is the first visit to Bahrain by an Israeli prime minister and comes a year and a half after the two countries agreed to normalize relations. \u2014 Abbas Al Lawati, Nadeen Ebrahim And Eoin Mcsweeney, CNN , 16 Feb. 2022",
"Saudi Arabia has yet to normalize relations with Israel, but the kingdom has been widely rumored to be next in line. \u2014 Washington Post , 14 May 2021",
"On the flip side, the sales & trading and investment banking revenues are expected to normalize . \u2014 Trefis Team, Forbes , 23 May 2022",
"The same is true of the policy to normalize trade with China. \u2014 Tom Mctague, The Atlantic , 4 Apr. 2022",
"Supply chains should begin to normalize as COVID disruptions ease. \u2014 Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune , 18 Mar. 2022",
"Heading into 2022, it was widely believed in the real estate industry that housing inventory, which had plummeted amid the housing boom, would finally begin to normalize . \u2014 Fortune , 11 Mar. 2022",
"Temperatures are expected to normalize there on Sunday (56), Monday (60) and Tuesday (64). \u2014 Scott D. Pierce, The Salt Lake Tribune , 23 Feb. 2022",
"Another is to normalize Covid vaccination by proudly telling friends and family when children get Covid shots. \u2014 New York Times , 29 Jan. 2022"
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"\u2026 is your home office either your principal place of work or a place where you meet with customers or clients in the normal course of business?",
"\u2014 Rosalind Resnick and Susie Archer"
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"normal scores for the tenth grade algebra exam",
"a country's normal death rate",
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"\u2014 Moises Velasquez-Manoff"
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"He had a normal childhood.",
"Their reaction to the news was normal and expected.",
"The noise made it impossible to carry on a normal conversation.",
"Challenges are a normal part of life; remind yourself of that\u2014and keep going.",
"\u2014 Gabrielle Gayagoy"
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"\u2014 J. Bousquet et al.",
"However, my experience is that there are many, many normal people with no psychiatric illness who have music playing in their head almost all the time or all the time.",
"\u2014 Keith W. Roach"
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"\u2014 Russell Schoch"
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"These little setbacks are a normal part of life.",
"a potato twice as big as normal size",
"Despite her illness, she was able to lead a normal life.",
"They had a normal , healthy baby.",
"Normal people don't react that way.",
"Noun",
"Your blood pressure is higher than normal .",
"Let's hope everything returns to normal soon.",
"I'm glad that things are back to normal .",
"Oil prices are above normal .",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"While most countries are trying to move past the pandemic and return to normal life, the Chinese government has kept COVID at the heart of its national policy. \u2014 Michael Schuman, The Atlantic , 21 June 2022",
"Much like the Roaring \u201820s after the Spanish Flu pandemic, people are ready to get back to normal life. \u2014 Gary Drenik, Forbes , 16 June 2022",
"That work brought her in contact with further suffering, such as when a child had no surviving parents or relatives, or when a surviving parent lacked the material, physical or emotional strength to resume a normal life. \u2014 Emily Langer, Washington Post , 16 June 2022",
"The last remaining restrictions on normal life are a national embarrassment. \u2014 Michael Brendan Dougherty, National Review , 15 June 2022",
"But for villagers in the region, the retreat did not deliver a sense of security \u2014 or even a return to normal life. \u2014 New York Times , 14 June 2022",
"All things considered, Osborne led a relatively normal life. \u2014 Kellie B. Gormly, Smithsonian Magazine , 13 June 2022",
"The goal is to maintain COVID-19 prevention while reducing disruptions to normal life \u2013 an approach that showed better results in Beijing recently. \u2014 Ann Scott Tyson, The Christian Science Monitor , 8 June 2022",
"The strike was a reminder of war in Kyiv where normal life has largely returned since Russian forces were driven from its outskirts in March. \u2014 Reuters, NBC News , 6 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"As the workforce returns to the office, revenue-generating teams can\u2019t go back to the old normal of mass, generic outreach. \u2014 Kris Rudeegraap, Forbes , 16 June 2021",
"Along with a return to the new normal comes a need for travelers to recapture that vibe that accompanies certain destinations. \u2014 Michael Alpiner, Forbes , 10 May 2021",
"Despite no previous experience, Hendon is adjusting to the new normal of officiating, just like the rest of his colleagues. \u2014 Joseph Hoyt, Dallas News , 24 Aug. 2020",
"The world is slowly beginning to reopen, and new normals are emerging as nations navigate life amid a global pandemic. \u2014 Editors, USA TODAY , 17 May 2020",
"Without that discussion, our new normals may become a world in which a little bit more of our inner selves is out there in the ether, at risk of misuse. \u2014 Nick Paton Walsh, CNN , 16 May 2020",
"Computer model forecasts had suggested large parts of the Antarctic peninsula would be between 20 and 40 degrees above normal between Feb. 7 and Feb. 9, as an unusually strong high-pressure zone was in the vicinity. \u2014 Andrew Freedman, Anchorage Daily News , 14 Feb. 2020",
"Temperatures will remain within a few degrees of seasonal normals through at least midweek. \u2014 oregonlive , 10 Feb. 2020",
"Temperatures are expected to stay above season normals Monday and Tuesday, according to the weather service. \u2014 Saja Hindi, The Denver Post , 15 Sep. 2019"
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"While Biden was vacationing in Rehoboth Beach, Watters pointed to Hunter Biden's ongoing court case 100 miles northward in Wilmington, and the fact almost every aspect of American life is in crisis. \u2014 Fox News , 20 June 2022",
"Heavy rain is forecast to persist until Tuesday in the southern provinces of Guizhou, Jiangxi, Anhui, Zhejiang and Guangxi and then move northward . \u2014 Kathleen Magramo, CNN , 20 June 2022",
"Moisture entrained northwest and wrapping northward on the backside of the clockwise-spinning high is being drawn over New Mexico. \u2014 Jason Samenow, Washington Post , 21 June 2022",
"In the months leading up to a summer solstice, the sun\u2019s rays shift northward from the equator as Earth\u2019s North Pole tilts further toward the sun. \u2014 Aylin Woodward, WSJ , 20 June 2022",
"Potential Tropical Cyclone One was located about 480 miles southwest of Fort Myers, Fla., as of 10 p.m. CDT Thursday and was tracking northward at 6 mph. \u2014 Leigh Morgan, al , 2 June 2022",
"Meanwhile, many grizzly bears are headed northward , seeking out cooler regions. \u2014 Joshua Hawkins, BGR , 1 June 2022",
"The cold front will lift back northward on Wednesday as a warm front causing considerable cloudiness and the chance for some afternoon showers and possibly a thunderstorm. \u2014 Hartford Courant , 31 May 2022",
"The drive from the city of Rome northward to the port of Scarlino in the Maremma region of southern Tuscany rolls on for a few hours before entering a lush land of forested peaks, azure Tyrrhenian Sea waters and ancient hilltop villages. \u2014 Tom Mullen, Forbes , 29 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"This may be another case of a more southerly species that\u2019s gradually extending its range northward like black vultures are currently doing. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 2 July 2022",
"The thunderstorms were caused by a low-pressure system off the coast pulling monsoonal moisture northward into the region, meteorologists said. \u2014 CBS News , 22 June 2022",
"The project extends from Mills Road northward to just east of the Jaycox Road and Schwartz Road intersection. \u2014 cleveland , 17 June 2022",
"The National Weather Service has issued heat advisories for portions of central and South Texas Sunday which will likely need to be reissued and extended northward and eastward over the coming days. \u2014 Washington Post , 8 May 2022",
"Fifty percent of forecast models show high pressure ridging extending far enough into the Pacific Northwest to keep the moisture flowing northward and skip much of Oregon. \u2014 oregonlive , 7 June 2022",
"Sea level rise threatens their traditional habitat in Florida Bay, while warmer temperatures allow nesting to expand northward . \u2014 Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY , 1 June 2022",
"After bursting through a gate on the property, the driver led police on a chase northward , eventually onto El Camino Real in Carlsbad, according to radio traffic published on Twitter. \u2014 Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune , 2 Apr. 2022",
"During La Ni\u00f1a, cooler tropical Pacific waters help nudge the jet stream northward . \u2014 Imtiaz Rangwala, The Conversation , 19 May 2022"
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"\u2014 used of horse or dog racing bets"
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"Noun",
"The ball hit me right on the nose .",
"You need to wipe your nose .",
"I have a runny nose .",
"the long nose of the anteater",
"He got some water up his nose .",
"She wrinkled her nose in disgust.",
"That dog has a good nose .",
"The whale measures 40 feet from nose to tail.",
"Verb",
"The horse nosed my hand.",
"Some animal must have nosed the lid off the garbage can.",
"The dog nosed the door open.",
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"About 50% of people with psoriasis will experience plaques on the face, including the cheeks, forehead, and more sensitive areas, such as the side of the nose and the eyelids, per the National Psoriasis Foundation. \u2014 Eleesha Lockett, SELF , 17 June 2022",
"His allergies are destroying his sinuses, the tip of his nose turning Arkansas Razorback red while his eyes fill with tears. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 13 June 2022",
"According to both Halperin and Renee, the best way to apply a liquid highlighter is to the high points of the face, which include the top of your cheekbones, the bridge of your nose , and your Cupid\u2019s bow. \u2014 Jamie Wilson, Harper's BAZAAR , 1 June 2022",
"The bullet entered the victim\u2019s right temple and exited the left side of her nose , police said. \u2014 Lawrence Richard, Fox News , 23 May 2022",
"There were two cracks of light in my eye mask, streaming in from both sides of my nose . \u2014 Alaina Demopoulos, Allure , 19 May 2022",
"During application, its pointed dome shape allowed for blending in tight spaces like under the eyes and around the corners of the nose , while the base was great for larger areas like the cheeks, chin, and forehead. \u2014 Madison Yauger, PEOPLE.com , 16 May 2022",
"Wong was nearly six and a half feet tall, handsome, thin, with high cheekbones and eyebrows that ramped toward the bridge of his nose , intensifying his gaze. \u2014 Raffi Khatchadourian, The New Yorker , 9 May 2022",
"Roberts testified that after the argument, Depp arrived at the cafe nearby with an injury to the bridge of his nose . \u2014 CBS News , 28 Apr. 2022",
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"While work stock markets have nose dived, oil prices surged to about $6 per barrel. \u2014 Gabriela Miranda, USA TODAY , 24 Feb. 2022",
"The miniature drought from PSU offered enough time for the Wolverines to nose in front and, in the final minutes, seal a win when Dickinson made two free throws and Brooks made four. \u2014 Michael Cohen, Detroit Free Press , 9 Feb. 2022",
"The mask should cover the face and nose and fit snugly against the sides of your face. \u2014 Usa Today Network-wisconsin, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 10 Dec. 2021",
"Avoid touching your eyes, mouth, and nose with unwashed hands. \u2014 Christina Van Waasbergen, The Arizona Republic , 25 May 2022",
"Dunst yells at her guardians, her button nose flaring with fury. \u2014 Rachel Syme, The New Yorker , 15 Dec. 2021",
"Manufactures over-the-counter ear and nose care products for needs including earwax blockage and nasal irritation. \u2014 Ann Gehan, Dallas News , 2 Sep. 2021",
"Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse will now require that all fans 2 and over attending any events in the arena must wear a mask that covers mouth and nose unless actively eating or drinking. \u2014 Marc Bona, cleveland , 8 Jan. 2022",
"In both crashes, incorrect data from a faulty sensor caused the MCAS to misfire, forcing the planes to nose down repeatedly. \u2014 Mina Kaji, ABC News , 14 Oct. 2021"
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"Grey didn't want to budge but her mother agreed, advising her at a young age that a nose job would be the solution to making it in Hollywood. \u2014 Pamela Avila, USA TODAY , 4 May 2022",
"And Kardashian has the receipts to back up her claim that she's been wanting a nose job for years. \u2014 Julie Mazziotta, PEOPLE.com , 7 Apr. 2022",
"Leah tried to stop it, by pleading with them to remember what was really important to everyone in the room: her nose job . \u2014 Brian Moylan, Vulture , 20 July 2021",
"But there is a non-surgical alternative: a liquid rhinoplasty, or a non-surgical nose job , which involves injecting filler into the nose to temporarily reshape it. \u2014 Megan Decker, refinery29.com , 25 June 2021",
"Costs of non-surgical nose job can vary considerably depending on which country, or even where in the country the patient is, as well as the anatomy of the nose and the work involved. \u2014 Angela Lei, Forbes , 22 June 2021",
"Furthermore, Dr Cavale points out that a non surgical nose job procedure is quick to perform. \u2014 Angela Lei, Forbes , 22 June 2021",
"This is the truest thing in an episode where Kyle says Dorit lied about getting a nose job . \u2014 Brian Moylan, Vulture , 9 June 2021",
"After years when Acuras tended to look like either gussied up Hondas or overwrought attempts to stand out \u2014 who else remembers the brand-wide nose job that looked like a baby bird\u2019s egg tooth? \u2014 Tribune News Service, cleveland , 6 Feb. 2021"
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"The plane went into a nosedive .",
"The stock market took a nosedive .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"But back before the recent nosedive , Hastings and Sarandos saw their compensation packages constrict slightly. \u2014 Brent Lang, Variety , 30 Apr. 2022",
"In Red Bull\u2019s Plane Swap event, set for Sunday, April 24, skydivers and pilots Luke Aikins and Andy Farrington \u2014 each piloting single-seat Cessna aircrafts to 14,000 feet in the skies over Arizona \u2014 will put their planes into a vertical nosedive . \u2014 Todd Spangler, Variety , 16 Mar. 2022",
"The yield curve\u2019s main nosedive happened in the wake of the June FOMC Minutes, when Fed members hastened the timeline for rate hikes. \u2014 Oliver Renick, Forbes , 1 Sep. 2021",
"Between the pandemic-induced nosedive of 2020 and the inventory pinch of 2021, dealers like Gonzalez have been left shaking their heads. \u2014 Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune , 10 June 2021",
"All agree the temperature will take a nosedive on Christmas Eve. \u2014 Cameron Fields, cleveland , 21 Dec. 2020",
"Patriots Bill Belichick\u2019s genius is the biggest reason to believe New England\u2019s not headed for a nosedive . 15. \u2014 Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press , 28 May 2020",
"The nosedive wiped out more than $5 billion of the company's market value, hurting US mom-and-pop investors in the process. \u2014 Matt Egan, CNN , 21 May 2020",
"Shuttered storefronts, evaporated foot traffic, and a sharp decline in consumer confidence have caused sales to nosedive . \u2014 Jasmin Malik Chua, refinery29.com , 22 Apr. 2020"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The Classic brings us quite the bright nosegay of favorites in Medina Spirit, whose hardy Derby win and subsequent drug tribulations literally rocked the sport back on its heels this summer, and his rival Essential Quality. \u2014 Guy Martin, Forbes , 6 Nov. 2021",
"Lay flowers across one palm and hold them like a nosegay . \u2014 Marni Jameson, orlandosentinel.com , 17 Sep. 2021",
"That looming thunderhead noted, the race does bring a nosegay of talent and some fine old masters at the game, among them, D. Wayne Lukas and Crowded House. \u2014 Guy Martin, Forbes , 15 May 2021",
"For her 100th birthday lunch in her elegant Stanford White retirement community in Rye, New York, Simpson sported her later-in-life uniform, with her trademark pearls and a nosegay of fresh flowers worn as a bracelet. \u2014 Hamish Bowles, Vogue , 7 Jan. 2019",
"Prince Albert\u2019s grandmother gave Victoria a nosegay containing myrtle. \u2014 Diana Pearl, PEOPLE.com , 19 May 2018",
"Debutantes, who carried nosegays of pink roses tied with a green ribbon, included First Maid Miss Morgan Thompson, Second Maid Miss Daijah Jeanmorie and debutantes Misses Kayla Caldwell, Tia Peck, Paris Vincent, and Michaela Zeno. \u2014 Sue Strachan, NOLA.com , 5 Apr. 2018",
"The queen, wearing an electric blue coat and hat trimmed in black fur and holding a nosegay of daffodils, primroses, freesias, rosemary, thyme and ivy leaves, gave each recipient a red and a white purse. \u2014 Maria Puente, USA TODAY , 29 Mar. 2018",
"If the idea of a bouquet isn't totally your thing, opt for something small; the smallest clutch of blooms, in industry speak, is called a nosegay . \u2014 Carrie Goldberg, Harper's BAZAAR , 21 June 2017"
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"With the game tied at 17 with six minutes remaining, UTSA noseguard Jaylon Haynes recovered a fumble by Southern Miss quarterback Antavious Willis at the Golden Eagles\u2019 35. \u2014 Raul Dominguez, BostonGlobe.com , 13 Nov. 2021",
"Junior noseguard Gavin Peacock had 11 tackles, including three for losses against Seminole Ridge, while junior Jordan Clemons (57 yards rushing, 50 yards in kick returns, 7 yards receiving) accounted for the Cobras\u2019 only score. \u2014 Gary Curerri, sun-sentinel.com , 26 Oct. 2021",
"Haggins was an All-American noseguard for the Seminoles under Bobby Bowden from 1985-89. \u2014 Luis Torres, orlandosentinel.com , 9 Dec. 2019",
"Bradley spent most of the night blocking 6-foot-2, 282-pound noseguard Desmond Simpson, a college prospect in his own right. \u2014 al , 22 Nov. 2019",
"The run defense has been transformed by Mike Purcell\u2019s addition at noseguard , which has moved Shelby Harris to defensive end. \u2014 Ryan O\u2019halloran, The Denver Post , 14 Oct. 2019",
"Hawthorne, a noseguard who was a key part of three consecutive Rattlers' ArenaBowl victories, will have his No. \u2014 Richard Obert, azcentral , 8 May 2018",
"Louisiana at Lafayette signed Garror out of McGill-Toolen and big noseguard Timaje Porter out of Theodore. \u2014 Ben Thomas, AL.com , 8 Feb. 2018",
"Bosa had to stay as Ohio State for his third season, Chase Young is ready to start in his second year, and Robert Landers may prove to be a menace as a noseguard who can provide pressure himself. \u2014 Doug Lesmerises, cleveland.com , 21 Jan. 2018"
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"Loss is a statement of fact; the subject matter is both uncomfortable and sad enough to keep even the most nosy from inquiring further. \u2014 SELF , 2 June 2022",
"The nosy neighbor character Agnes (portrayed by Kathryn Hahn) is shown to be iconic villain Agatha Harkness toward the end of the first season of the sitcom parody based on a Marvel comic. \u2014 Robert Marich, Variety , 23 May 2022",
"Populating these pages are apparitions who wage war, in various ways, on social norms: a nosy aunt, a couple of persistent saleswomen, a mother\u2019s unseen helper. \u2014 The Atlantic , 16 May 2022",
"Thanks to its thick wire mesh, this hutch also allows for maximum ventilation while preventing your pets from escaping\u2014and keeps nosy dogs or cats gaining entry. \u2014 Alex Rennie, Popular Mechanics , 12 Apr. 2022",
"Still, keeping it to themselves faces new challenges, with a nosy neighbor (Adam Bartley) and the arrival of a mysterious stranger (Chai Hansen) complicating their until-now pretty staid lives. \u2014 Brian Lowry, CNN , 20 May 2022",
"Sheridan was also remembered for her recurring role as nosy neighbor Raquel Ochmonek on NBC comedy ALF from 1986 to 1990. \u2014 Marc Berman, Forbes , 16 Apr. 2022",
"Liz Sheridan, the veteran actress best known for playing Jerry's adoring mother on Seinfeld and the nosy neighbor Mrs. Ochmonek on ALF, died in her sleep of natural causes early Friday morning. \u2014 Christian Holub, EW.com , 15 Apr. 2022"
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"Loss is a statement of fact; the subject matter is both uncomfortable and sad enough to keep even the most nosy from inquiring further. \u2014 SELF , 2 June 2022",
"The nosy neighbor character Agnes (portrayed by Kathryn Hahn) is shown to be iconic villain Agatha Harkness toward the end of the first season of the sitcom parody based on a Marvel comic. \u2014 Robert Marich, Variety , 23 May 2022",
"Populating these pages are apparitions who wage war, in various ways, on social norms: a nosy aunt, a couple of persistent saleswomen, a mother\u2019s unseen helper. \u2014 The Atlantic , 16 May 2022",
"Thanks to its thick wire mesh, this hutch also allows for maximum ventilation while preventing your pets from escaping\u2014and keeps nosy dogs or cats gaining entry. \u2014 Alex Rennie, Popular Mechanics , 12 Apr. 2022",
"Still, keeping it to themselves faces new challenges, with a nosy neighbor (Adam Bartley) and the arrival of a mysterious stranger (Chai Hansen) complicating their until-now pretty staid lives. \u2014 Brian Lowry, CNN , 20 May 2022",
"Sheridan was also remembered for her recurring role as nosy neighbor Raquel Ochmonek on NBC comedy ALF from 1986 to 1990. \u2014 Marc Berman, Forbes , 16 Apr. 2022",
"Liz Sheridan, the veteran actress best known for playing Jerry's adoring mother on Seinfeld and the nosy neighbor Mrs. Ochmonek on ALF, died in her sleep of natural causes early Friday morning. \u2014 Christian Holub, EW.com , 15 Apr. 2022"
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"The nosy neighbor character Agnes (portrayed by Kathryn Hahn) is shown to be iconic villain Agatha Harkness toward the end of the first season of the sitcom parody based on a Marvel comic. \u2014 Robert Marich, Variety , 23 May 2022",
"Populating these pages are apparitions who wage war, in various ways, on social norms: a nosy aunt, a couple of persistent saleswomen, a mother\u2019s unseen helper. \u2014 The Atlantic , 16 May 2022",
"Thanks to its thick wire mesh, this hutch also allows for maximum ventilation while preventing your pets from escaping\u2014and keeps nosy dogs or cats gaining entry. \u2014 Alex Rennie, Popular Mechanics , 12 Apr. 2022",
"Still, keeping it to themselves faces new challenges, with a nosy neighbor (Adam Bartley) and the arrival of a mysterious stranger (Chai Hansen) complicating their until-now pretty staid lives. \u2014 Brian Lowry, CNN , 20 May 2022",
"Sheridan was also remembered for her recurring role as nosy neighbor Raquel Ochmonek on NBC comedy ALF from 1986 to 1990. \u2014 Marc Berman, Forbes , 16 Apr. 2022",
"Liz Sheridan, the veteran actress best known for playing Jerry's adoring mother on Seinfeld and the nosy neighbor Mrs. Ochmonek on ALF, died in her sleep of natural causes early Friday morning. \u2014 Christian Holub, EW.com , 15 Apr. 2022"
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"Eventually, Coffman appeals to the broader Wikipedia community to decide who is right about the notability of these medal winners. \u2014 Noam Cohen, Wired , 7 Sep. 2021",
"Artists also stand out with respect to cultural memory, while no notability type stands out with respect to communicative memory. \u2014 Alex Zhavoronkov, Forbes , 28 June 2021",
"Suddenly, nerds of notability were being immortalized in the pages of history and, in my case, living just blocks away. \u2014 Marian Salzman, Forbes , 6 May 2021",
"But during the final vote, the notability hawks stood their ground. \u2014 Benjamin Wofford, Wired , 2 Nov. 2020",
"The notability trap has become a topic of controversy outside of politics, too. \u2014 Benjamin Wofford, Wired , 2 Nov. 2020",
"The argument for this high notability bar wasn\u2019t entirely without merit. \u2014 Benjamin Wofford, Wired , 2 Nov. 2020",
"When deciding which subjects to write about, Reavis and her students look at Wikipedia\u2019s notability requirements. \u2014 Kate Jacobson, Fortune , 11 Mar. 2020",
"Hiltz\u2019s success has not only increased her notability in the running world but also within the LBGTQ community. \u2014 Jenna West, SI.com , 26 Sep. 2019"
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"The celebrity couple's old-school N.Y.C. celebration featured a variety of notable guests, including powerhouse couple Adele and Rich Paul. \u2014 Emma Becker, PEOPLE.com , 29 June 2022",
"Especially notable as the pandemic continues: Just 55% of public schools offered mental health assessments in 2019-2020 and only 42% offer treatment. \u2014 Donna St. George, Anchorage Daily News , 29 June 2022",
"The event has served as a launching pad for the careers of many notable comedians, including Schumer, Kevin Hart, Kumail Nanjiani, Ali Wong and Pete Davidson. \u2014 Wilson Chapman, Variety , 29 June 2022",
"The boardwalk in Asbury Park may be the most iconic, offering scenic ocean vistas and notable contributions to American pop culture. \u2014 Fox News , 29 June 2022",
"While notable , the layoffs make up a small fraction of the 8.9 million tech employees nationwide, according to an employment tally from the industry trade group CompTIA. \u2014 Max Zahn, ABC News , 29 June 2022",
"As Alesund\u2019s oldest hotel, the building is a local fixture with a notable art nouveau entryway that transports you a century back in time. \u2014 Shelby Knick, Forbes , 29 June 2022",
"Winners and Losers: See a list of the most notable results. \u2014 New York Times , 29 June 2022",
"These are unexpected outbreaks notable for their duration, spread or severity. \u2014 Nileena Velappan, STAT , 28 June 2022",
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"But Netflix\u2019s comments last month about a potential password crackdown, which followed years of indifference within its top brass, make any rumblings on the topic notable . \u2014 Jacob Carpenter, Fortune , 5 May 2022",
"When the empire collapsed after World War I, a local notable , Ahmet Zogu, was elevated to sovereign of an independent kingdom. \u2014 Washington Post , 21 Jan. 2022",
"He was photographed with the president in the Oval Office and aboard Air Force One, and was soon a national notable . \u2014 New York Times , 19 Dec. 2021",
"Among prior screen versions were two made in his native France, the 1934 one notable as Julien Duvivier\u2019s first collaboration with Jean Gabin. \u2014 Dennis Harvey, Variety , 11 Sep. 2021",
"Presidential historian Richard Norton Smith, an adviser to the survey, called the stability at the top and bottom of the list notable . \u2014 Susan Page, USA TODAY , 30 June 2021",
"The company\u2019s Series A and Series B rounds last year raised $13.8 million and $30 million respectively, with the latter notable for being led by Ribbit Capital with participation from Bezos Expeditions, Jeff Bezos\u2019s personal venture capital fund. \u2014 Tolu Olasoji, Quartz , 3 June 2021",
"Kim Kardashian West, left, Karlie Kloss and Hailey Bieber are among the fashion notables taking part in the May 1 Fashion Unites virtual runway show streaming on YouTube at 1 p.m. PDT. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 30 Apr. 2020",
"Among the notables : J.J. Nelson (5th round, 2015) and Steve Breaston (5th round, 2007). \u2014 Jeremy Cluff, azcentral , 3 Apr. 2020"
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"What\u2019s often overlooked, and important to remember, is that female musicians influenced Cobain\u2019s feminist message \u2014 notably Bikini Kill\u2019s Kathleen Hanna and Tobi Vail \u2014 as did the the formative time Nirvana spent in Olympia. \u2014 Peter Rubin, Longreads , 1 July 2022",
"Most notably , Sonnleitner noted mutations that would later be found in Omicron strains and other variants of concern. \u2014 William A. Haseltine, Forbes , 30 June 2022",
"Aside from rekindling our nostalgia for the central witches, the Hocus Pocus 2 teaser conjures images familiar to fans of the original \u2014 notably a red-brick school similar to the one Max and Allison attended. \u2014 Joey Nolfi, EW.com , 30 June 2022",
"The numbers smashed records and notably spiked at the onset of the pandemic in March before jumping again in June of that year as protests and riots spread across the nation in response to the death of George Floyd. \u2014 Fox News , 30 June 2022",
"And while some claims are decades old, Mann Act violations notably have no statute of limitations. \u2014 Jim Mustian, Anchorage Daily News , 30 June 2022",
"Savanthi Syth, an airline analyst for Raymond James & Associates, said any loss of cheap seats after a JetBlue-Spirit deal will be temporary because other budget carriers \u2014 notably including Frontier \u2014 will grow. \u2014 David Koenig, Sun Sentinel , 29 June 2022",
"And while some claims are decades old, Mann Act violations notably have no statute of limitations. \u2014 Jim Mustian, BostonGlobe.com , 29 June 2022",
"Schulian went on to write for TV shows, most notably Wiseguy. \u2014 Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer , 29 June 2022"
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"No slave sale could be entirely legal in Louisiana unless it was recorded in a notarial act, and nearly all of the city\u2019s dozen or so notaries could be conveniently found within a block of two of Hewlett\u2019s Exchange. \u2014 Joshua D. Rothman, Smithsonian Magazine , 19 Apr. 2021",
"Transactions are handled by a lawyer who performs notarial duties, Mr. Blandon Arge\u00f1al said. \u2014 Roxana Popescu, New York Times , 13 May 2020",
"On June 2, according to notarial records available online, the foundation board approved a revision of the deed to give Gevers single-signature access to its bank accounts and safe-deposit boxes. \u2014 Gideon Lewis-kraus, WIRED , 18 June 2018"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The final steps can then take place via remote online notarization or an in-person closing, cutting down on the amount of time spent during the actual signing meeting. \u2014 Phil King, Forbes , 15 June 2022",
"Print and fill out a hard copy of the complaint form, which requires notarization before submission. \u2014 Kaitlin Durbin, cleveland , 10 Mar. 2022",
"Orders that made certain business transactions easier also are expiring, including orders allowing remote notarization , witnessing and electronic signing of legal documents. \u2014 Pamela Wood, baltimoresun.com , 13 Aug. 2021",
"Many states have enacted laws allowing for virtual notarization particularly during the pandemic. \u2014 Christine Fletcher, Forbes , 8 June 2021",
"Stavvy is building software that brings together banks, lenders, borrowers, buyers, and notaries to make transactions more efficient with remote signature and notarization tools. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 24 May 2021",
"In the meantime, traffic to Zillow\u2019s suite of online tools, which include the ability to create 3-D home tours on a smartphone as well as technology that allows remote signing and remote notarization , points to those numbers holding steady. \u2014 Debra Kamin, New York Times , 19 Feb. 2021",
"Mayfield pointed to electronic notarization as a less intrusive option. \u2014 Kaitlin Lange, The Indianapolis Star , 14 Apr. 2021",
"States also are trying to lock in pandemic rules that spawned new online services, from document notarization to marijuana sales. \u2014 Julie Bykowicz, WSJ , 6 Apr. 2021"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Volunteers set up two tables: one to attract residents, verify ownership and request donations, then a second where Alvizar-Ibanez would notarize each property owner\u2019s signature. \u2014 Lauren Hepler, San Francisco Chronicle , 15 Nov. 2021",
"The new law simplifies and streamlines processes such as eliminating more than 80,000 forms for businesses to notarize and scan to do business with the state, said Josh Geballe, Commissioner of Administrative Services. \u2014 Stephen Singer, courant.com , 20 July 2021",
"At the courthouse, the clerk can check your I.D. and notarize your application. \u2014 Lee Roop | Lroop@al.com, al , 9 Sep. 2020",
"While 24 states have legislation that allow documents to be notarized remotely, 19 more passed executive orders to enable online signings after the pandemic hit, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. \u2014 Jessica Menton, USA TODAY , 28 May 2020",
"Last Tuesday, a federal court in Virginia rejected arguments by the state Republican Party and PILF that removing a requirement that absentee ballots be notarized would increase fraud. \u2014 Jessica Huseman, ProPublica , 12 May 2020",
"The most recent bill signed by Stitt still requires all absentee ballots to be notarized and witnessed by two other people. \u2014 Fox News , 9 May 2020",
"While Arizona doesn\u2019t require that wills be notarized , doing so speeds up and cuts the cost of the legal process that starts when the will-maker dies. \u2014 Natalie Walters And Nino Abdaladze, azcentral , 15 Apr. 2020",
"In another strange twist, officers found a letter signed by Paul and notarized on December 2, 2008, stating that Jeanne was not the one responsible for his death. \u2014 Ashley Boucher, PEOPLE.com , 19 Dec. 2019"
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"1922, in the meaning defined above":""
},
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"\u02c8n\u014d-t\u0259-\u02ccr\u012bz"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-164902",
"type":[
"transitive verb",
"verb"
]
},
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": a public officer who attests or certifies writings (such as a deed) to make them authentic and takes affidavits, depositions, and protests of negotiable paper":[]
},
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Public concerns about similarities with Venezuela led Mr. Petro to publicly sign a document at a notary public pledging not to expropriate. \u2014 Kejal Vyas, WSJ , 24 May 2022",
"The real seal is the about the size of a hockey puck, and Raffensperger uses it to emboss official documents as a glorified notary public . \u2014 David Montgomery, Washington Post , 28 Feb. 2022",
"Jennifer, a 35-year-old mother of four, was a notary public and headed to a job in River Rouge, Michigan, on Tuesday, December 22, 2020. \u2014 NBC News , 22 Dec. 2020",
"Marino had a friend, who is a notary public , sign the document in the husband\u2019s absence. \u2014 Seamus Mcavoy, courant.com , 28 Oct. 2021",
"Mail ballot voters must have their ballot signature witnessed by someone 18 years old or older or by an authorized official, like a notary public or municipal clerk. \u2014 CBS News , 18 Sep. 2020",
"There was no answer to a phone number connected to his business as a notary public in Cottonwood, a city south of Sedona in Arizona's Verde River valley. \u2014 Richard Ruelas, The Arizona Republic , 16 July 2021",
"The affidavit\u2019s authenticity was verified by News-Press Now, who reported that it was notarized by a notary public and signed by a witness whose name, however, is illegible. \u2014 Andrea Cavallier, NBC News , 5 July 2021",
"Two days later, Julia Carlson, a Washington state notary public , showed up at the park and shook hands across the border with an American couple living in Canada. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 24 June 2021"
],
"first_known_use":{
"15th century, in the meaning defined above":""
},
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"Middle English notary clerk, notary public, from Latin notarius clerk, secretary, from notarius of shorthand, from nota note, shorthand character":""
},
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"\u02c8n\u014d-t\u0259-r\u0113-"
],
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"type":[
"noun"
]
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": the office, tenure, or dignity of a notary":[]
},
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-090148",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
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"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": to put into notation":[]
},
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"If possible and practical, the current COO can set aside or notate where the funds will come from to pay the upcoming large expense. \u2014 Next Avenue, Forbes , 15 Apr. 2022",
"The alert doesn't notate where the affected treats were sold at. \u2014 Andy Meek, BGR , 14 Jan. 2022",
"Include the last four digits of account numbers, approximate value and amount of money owed, and also notate whether the item is separate or community property. \u2014 Dallas News , 13 May 2021",
"What's more, because crypto is decentralized and uses a public ledger to notate payments, there is an opportunity for a level of transparency government assistance programs do not provide. \u2014 Catherine Coley, Fortune , 24 Aug. 2020",
"For something free, check out Musescore, which has tons of free sheet music for various instruments and can even be used to notate and print your own music. \u2014 Parker Hall, Wired , 17 June 2020",
"Dances that are completely choreographed, designed, notated in many, many ways in different media. \u2014 Belinda Luscombe, Time , 19 Dec. 2019",
"Yacht took its entire back-catalog - which is 82 songs and 17 years of music - and notated it in MIDI, later running it through a machine learning model called a latent space interpolation model. \u2014 Ilana Kaplan, Billboard , 29 Aug. 2019",
"That\u2019s because choreography is carefully notated as part of the Broadway process and rarely is redone for tours. \u2014 Chris Jones, chicagotribune.com , 29 Aug. 2019"
],
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"1871, in the meaning defined above":""
},
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"back-formation from notation":""
},
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"\u02c8n\u014d-\u02cct\u0101t"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-075428",
"type":[
"verb"
]
},
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": a system of characters, symbols, or abbreviated expressions used in an art or science or in mathematics or logic to express technical facts or quantities":[],
": annotation , note":[],
": the act, process, method, or an instance of representing by a system or set of marks, signs, figures, or characters":[]
},
"examples":[
"a mathematical notation for computer programming",
"he had scribbled his notation so quickly I couldn't read it",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The acceptance of dance notation had been spurred by the Dance Notation Bureau, which Ms. Hutchinson Guest founded in New York in 1940 with Eve Gentry, Janey Price and Helen Priest Rogers. \u2014 Neil Genzlinger, BostonGlobe.com , 16 Apr. 2022",
"There was an unusual notation by Anthony Rendon\u2019s name on the Angels\u2019 lineup card Wednesday afternoon. \u2014 Dylan Hern\u00e1ndez, Los Angeles Times , 12 May 2022",
"Long hours went into the notation of his music for the Oregon Symphony. \u2014 Nathan Carson | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive , 18 Feb. 2022",
"The find, published in Science Advances by University of Texas professor David Stuart and colleagues, dated the calendar notation to between 300 and 200 B.C.E., marking the earliest evidence of the Maya calendar. \u2014 Antonia Mufarech, Smithsonian Magazine , 19 Apr. 2022",
"Lathan says the goal is to create a museum-quality restoration, a notation designated for only historically significant structures. \u2014 Roy S. Johnson | Rjohnson@al.com, al , 4 May 2022",
"The acceptance of dance notation had been spurred by the Dance Notation Bureau, which Ms. Hutchinson Guest founded in New York in 1940 with Eve Gentry, Janey Price and Helen Priest Rogers. \u2014 New York Times , 15 Apr. 2022",
"The committee has no record of Trump's calls during the attack since there is no official White House notation of calls placed by or to Trump from 11:17 a.m. to 6:54 p.m. that day, according to reports. \u2014 Amy Nakamura, USA TODAY , 29 Mar. 2022",
"Character drawing and historical notation matter more to her than storytelling momentum. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 14 Apr. 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1584, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Latin notation-, notatio , from notare to note":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"n\u014d-\u02c8t\u0101-sh\u0259n"
],
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"jotting",
"memo",
"memorandum",
"note"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-220354",
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
]
},
"notative":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": suggesting the characteristics or things denoted":[]
},
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"history_and_etymology":{
"Latin notat us + English -ive":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8n\u014dt\u0259tiv",
"-\u014dt\u0259tiv"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-214032",
"type":[
"adjective"
]
},
"notator":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": a specialist in musical or dance notation":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Latin notat us (past participle of notare to note) + English -or":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"-\u0101t\u0259-",
"(\u02c8)n\u014d\u00a6t\u0101t\u0259(r)"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-033557",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"notaulix":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": a longitudinal furrow in the anterior part of the mesonotum of various insects":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{
"New Latin, from not- + Late Latin aulic-, aulix furrow, manuscript error for aulac-, aulax , from Greek aulak-, aulax":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"n\u014d\u02c8t\u022f(\u02cc)liks"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-191009",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"notch":{
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"definitions":{
": a V-shaped indentation":[],
": a deep close pass : gap":[],
": a rounded indentation cut into the pages of a book on the edge opposite the spine":[],
": a slit made to serve as a record":[],
": degree , step":[],
": score , achieve":[
"\u2014 sometimes used with up"
],
": to cut or make a notch in":[],
": to mark or record by a notch":[]
},
"examples":[
"Noun",
"Cut small notches at the corners of the fabric.",
"The tool has a notch for prying out nails.",
"The town is on the other side of the notch .",
"They turned the volume up several notches .",
"Verb",
"Notch the ends so that they fit together.",
"He notched his fifth victory this year.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Northwesterly breezes try to calm down another notch , attempting to stay under 10 mph. \u2014 A. Camden Walker, Washington Post , 19 June 2022",
"Part of it is that his upbringing in Ventura, Calif., far from the excesses of Los Angeles, adds another notch in his outsider belt. \u2014 Seija Rankin, The Hollywood Reporter , 7 June 2022",
"Texas State added another notch in its historic season Saturday night, winning a second game at an NCAA regional for the first time by knocking off No. 2 overall seed Stanford 5-2 at the Sunken Diamond in Stanford, Calif. \u2014 Greg Luca, San Antonio Express-News , 5 June 2022",
"Now, after winning the state\u2019s Democratic nomination for governor last week, Kotek hopes to add another notch to her political belt by becoming the first lesbian governor in the United States. \u2014 Matt Lavietes, NBC News , 30 May 2022",
"Investors should take note, and tighten their seatbelts another notch for the likely storm head. \u2014 Shawn Tully, Fortune , 4 May 2022",
"That means a slightly smaller notch sits at the top of the screen. \u2014 Chris Smith, BGR , 21 Mar. 2022",
"Winds are slowly calming, and will quiet down another notch after midnight. \u2014 Washington Post , 19 Feb. 2022",
"The smaller notch made less difference than expected, but the bigger cameras on all four phones made an impact. \u2014 David Phelan, Forbes , 26 Dec. 2021",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Connecticut had won four straight games and had a chance to notch another victory, but was outmatched down the stretch by the same team that eliminated them in last year\u2019s WNBA Semifinals. \u2014 Lila Bromberg, Hartford Courant , 11 June 2022",
"Marien, a Stetson commit who tossed a three-hitter with nine strikeouts, retired the side in order in the top of the seventh to notch her 17th victory of the season. \u2014 Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel , 28 May 2022",
"Both Oregon and Texas A&M maintained the top spot for a few holes before Stanford surged back to notch a match against No. 8 Georgia. \u2014 Drew Schott, The Arizona Republic , 23 May 2022",
"The battle for Sievierodonetsk has emerged as another crucial point in the war, as Russia struggles to notch victories. \u2014 New York Times , 22 May 2022",
"That spending helped Trump notch a 58-1 winning streak for his endorsed candidate this cycle. \u2014 Isaac Arnsdorf, Washington Post , 16 May 2022",
"To put those accomplishments into perspective, previously only one high school team in the U.S. had ever had three runners notch sub-4:10 miles in one season, and just two teams had had three runners achieve sub-9:00 two-mile marks. \u2014 John Ortega, Los Angeles Times , 11 Mar. 2022",
"After a successful but grueling first half highlighted by SEC wins over Florida and LSU, the Wildcats now seek to rebound Saturday night notch their first win in Starkville, Mississippi, since 2008. \u2014 Creg Stephenson | Cstephenson@al.com, al , 30 Oct. 2021",
"Brown, who is widely regarded as the best trainer in America for turf horses, has several more opportunities to notch victories before the Derby today. \u2014 Evan Hilbert, USA TODAY , 7 May 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1581, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Verb",
"circa 1560, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun"
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"perhaps alteration (from misdivision of an otch ) of *otch , from Middle French oche":"Noun"
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8n\u00e4ch"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"chip",
"hack",
"indent",
"indentation",
"indenture",
"kerf",
"nick"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-040822",
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"verb"
]
},
"notch (up)":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":[
"to obtain (as a goal) through effort a stunning performance that notched up a second Academy Award for the actor"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-174446",
"type":[
"verb"
]
},
"note":{
"antonyms":[
"jotting",
"memo",
"memorandum",
"notation"
],
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": a brief comment or explanation":[],
": a characteristic feature (as of odor or flavor)":[],
": a condensed or informal record":[],
": a formal diplomatic communication":[],
": a government or corporate bond usually with a maturity of between two and ten years":[],
": a piece of paper money":[],
": a printed comment or reference set apart from the text":[],
": a scholarly or technical essay shorter than an article and restricted in scope":[],
": a sheet of notepaper":[],
": a short informal letter":[],
": a written promise to pay a debt":[],
": a written symbol used to indicate duration and pitch of a tone by its shape and position on the staff":[],
": distinction , reputation":[
"a figure of international note"
],
": indicate , show":[
"Records fail to note what became of him."
],
": knowledge , information":[],
": melody , song":[],
": memorandum":[],
": observation , notice":[
"took full note of the proceedings"
],
": something (such as an emotion or disposition) like a note in tone or resonance":[
"a note of sadness",
"end on a high note"
],
": to make special mention of or remark on":[
"The commendation notes the bravery of the fire fighter."
],
": to notice or observe with care":[
"\u2026 instructors had noted that he did not perform well under pressure.",
"\u2014 Stephan Wilkinson"
],
": to record or preserve in writing":[
"The detective noted the details of the witness's account of the robbery."
],
": tone sense 2a":[]
},
"examples":[
"Verb",
"You may have noted my late arrival.",
"The thing to note here is that people are suffering.",
"It's interesting to note how quickly things have changed.",
"Their objections were duly noted .",
"As one official noted , the situation has begun to get out of control.",
"As noted above most people survive the disease.",
"\u201cThey've asked us to leave,\u201d he noted with amusement.",
"Noun",
"She wrote a note to remind herself about the appointment.",
"I left you a note on the kitchen table.",
"making notes in the margins of a book",
"She jotted down a few notes during the interview.",
"After class, I usually study my notes and read the next chapter.",
"I can't come to class today. Would you mind taking notes for me?",
"His secretary took notes during our meeting.",
"Please include a brief note about where the picture was taken.",
"He writes in the program notes that the play was inspired by his own childhood.",
"One final note : tickets will be available at the door the night of the concert.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"The commissioner went on to note that there are bipartisan concerns about TikTok in the U.S. \u2014 David Meyer, Fortune , 29 June 2022",
"Use circles to mark existing trees and shrubs, and note any paths or permanent features. \u2014 Laura Daily, Washington Post , 29 June 2022",
"Pricing and availability are accurate as of press time, but note that inventory and discounts may change. \u2014 Danielle Directo-meston, The Hollywood Reporter , 28 June 2022",
"It is enclosed by hills, which are dotted with cattle; mention the cattle, and someone will inevitably note the ranch\u2019s Wagyu operation. \u2014 Anna Wiener, The New Yorker , 27 June 2022",
"Officers then smashed a rear window to unlock the car, according to Ellis, who did not note how long officers waited before doing so. \u2014 Thomas Birmingham, The Courier-Journal , 22 June 2022",
"Please note , this decision was made solely by the airline, primarily due to a shortage of regional pilots. \u2014 Antonio Planas, NBC News , 22 June 2022",
"When asked if that money would come from last year's $1.2 trillion infrastructure law, to which Biden signaled openness Tuesday, the official wouldn't say but did note that there were proposals in Congress that would cover the revenue shortfall. \u2014 Ben Gittleson, ABC News , 22 June 2022",
"The report goes on to note that Samsung was producing around 20 million phones a month in January and February. \u2014 Jacob Siegal, BGR , 22 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Thus, the idea of the traveling salesman Hill swindling the locals into investing in a boys\u2019 marching band, with the intent of skipping town before teaching them a note , held up as well. \u2014 Thomas Floyd, Washington Post , 29 June 2022",
"Wine gums, strawberries and raspberries are there alongside a mineral note . \u2014 Felipe Schrieberg, Forbes , 29 June 2022",
"At its peak, 3AC\u2019s assets under management (AUM) were supposedly over $18 billion, the note said. \u2014 Fortune , 28 June 2022",
"Editor's note : This post has been updated to include the date styles will be available at Nike. \u2014 Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR , 28 June 2022",
"In a note announcing the agreement, Matthew Teitelbaum, the MFA\u2019s Ann and Graham Gund Director, said the three-year contract will strengthen the institution going forward. \u2014 Mark Shanahan, BostonGlobe.com , 28 June 2022",
"The yield on the 10-year Treasury note , which helps set mortgage rates, rose to 3.20% from 3.19% late Monday. \u2014 CBS News , 28 June 2022",
"The note said one juror was refusing to participate, Schiffer told counsel. \u2014 Jessica Anderson, Baltimore Sun , 28 June 2022",
"Season 2 of Harley Quinn ended on a hopeful note , with the titular protagonist (Kaley Cuoco) riding off into the sunset with her best friend Poison Ivy (Lake Bell) \u2014 the two having finally embraced their romantic feelings for each other. \u2014 Christian Holub, EW.com , 28 June 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Verb",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)":"Noun"
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English, from Anglo-French noter , from Latin notare to mark, note, from nota":"Verb",
"Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin nota mark, character, written note":"Noun"
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8n\u014dt"
],
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for note Noun sign , mark , token , note , symptom mean a discernible indication of what is not itself directly perceptible. sign applies to any indication to be perceived by the senses or the reason. encouraging signs for the economy mark suggests something impressed on or inherently characteristic of a thing often in contrast to general outward appearance. a mark of a good upbringing token applies to something that serves as a proof of something intangible. this gift is a token of our esteem note suggests a distinguishing mark or characteristic. a note of irony in her writing symptom suggests an outward indication of an internal change or condition. rampant crime is a symptom of that city's decay",
"synonyms":[
"allow",
"comment",
"editorialize",
"observe",
"opine",
"reflect",
"remark",
"weigh in"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-223351",
"type":[
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
]
},
"noted":{
"antonyms":[
"anonymous",
"nameless",
"obscure",
"uncelebrated",
"unfamous",
"unknown",
"unsung"
],
"definitions":{
": well-known by reputation : eminent , celebrated":[]
},
"examples":[
"She is a noted scholar specializing in Latin-American literature.",
"a serious play that needs a noted Broadway actor for the lead if it is to attract audiences",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The Brunswick Centre, one of London\u2019s most noted , and listed, Brutalist piece of architecture. \u2014 Angelina Villa-clarke, Forbes , 22 June 2022",
"To illustrate, noted education technology writer and commentator Phil Hill put together this graphic along with a short twitter thread on the faltering fortunes of public education companies. \u2014 Derek Newton, Forbes , 16 May 2022",
"The program, which is still available on streaming services such as Paramount Plus, partnered with Princess Cruises, and episodes were filmed aboard various Princess Cruise ships, the Pacific Princess and Island Princess being the most noted . \u2014 Tamara Hardingham-gill, CNN , 23 May 2022",
"Vaidik noted police could not confirm whether the cigarette butt, which had Young's DNA on it, was the same cigarette seen on security video being discarded by a person with an appearance potentially similar to Young around the time of the shooting. \u2014 CBS News , 12 May 2022",
"The tuition paid by noted actors and other students enabled Dunham to fund scholarships for dancers of color who couldn\u2019t afford to pay. \u2014 Ariel Shapiro, Forbes , 4 Sep. 2021",
"Long noted police are not aware of a connection between this and other incidents in the area, but said the investigation is ongoing. \u2014 Laura Studley, CNN , 17 Apr. 2022",
"Phillis Wheatley: The poet wrote about noted people and used her words to undermine slavery. \u2014 Domenica Bongiovanni, The Indianapolis Star , 1 Apr. 2022",
"This used to be a noted local hangout, operated by a family of Croatian fishermen. \u2014 Carl Nolte, San Francisco Chronicle , 26 Mar. 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"14th century, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8n\u014d-t\u0259d"
],
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for noted famous , renowned , celebrated , noted , notorious , distinguished , eminent , illustrious mean known far and wide. famous implies little more than the fact of being, sometimes briefly, widely and popularly known. a famous actress renowned implies more glory and acclamation. one of the most renowned figures in sports history celebrated implies notice and attention especially in print. the most celebrated beauty of her day noted suggests well-deserved public attention. the noted mystery writer notorious frequently adds to famous an implication of questionableness or evil. a notorious gangster distinguished implies acknowledged excellence or superiority. a distinguished scientist who won the Nobel Prize eminent implies even greater prominence for outstanding quality or character. the country's most eminent writers illustrious stresses enduring honor and glory attached to a deed or person. illustrious war heroes",
"synonyms":[
"big-name",
"celebrated",
"famed",
"famous",
"notorious",
"prominent",
"renowned",
"star",
"visible",
"well-known"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-232100",
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
]
},
"noteless":{
"antonyms":[
"celebrated",
"famed",
"famous",
"noted",
"notorious",
"prominent",
"renowned",
"well-known"
],
"definitions":{
": not noticed : undistinguished":[]
},
"examples":[
"his father was a noteless artist who never got the big break that he deserved"
],
"first_known_use":{
"circa 1525, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8n\u014dt-l\u0259s"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"nameless",
"no-name",
"obscure",
"uncelebrated",
"unfamous",
"unknown",
"unrecognized",
"unsung"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-224938",
"type":[
"adjective"
]
},
"notepad":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": pad entry 1 sense 2":[]
},
"examples":[
"I wrote down her number on my notepad .",
"used a different notepad for each class's notes",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The first 600 kids to register will receive a pen and notepad set. \u2014 Christina Barron, Washington Post , 1 June 2022",
"Keep the spark alive with this notepad that encourages you to write sweet notes every day. \u2014 Corinne Sullivan, Woman's Day , 9 May 2022",
"Among the records released by British authorities was a notepad . \u2014 Catherine Herridge, CBS News , 27 Apr. 2022",
"The people who planned to spend money at the auction typically carried around a notepad or a clipboard, scrawling notes to themselves about which lots looked good to them. \u2014 Paighten Harkins, The Salt Lake Tribune , 30 Apr. 2022",
"Barrett testified without notes and, at the urging of Sen. John Cornyn, held up the blank notepad that was on the desk before her. \u2014 Joan Biskupic, CNN , 20 Mar. 2022",
"Instead of writing every order on a notepad , servers now have tablets that send orders straight to the kitchen or bar. \u2014 Jenn Harris Columnist, Los Angeles Times , 10 Mar. 2022",
"Anyone looking to add to their cosmetics collection shouldn't overlook Mented Cosmetics vegan and paraben-free red matte lipstick, as well as The Crayon Case's eyeshadow palette, which includes eight shades in the shape of a cute notepad . \u2014 Amy Schulman, PEOPLE.com , 24 Feb. 2022",
"Participants should wear hiking shoes, a hat and sunscreen, and bring water, a camera and a wildflower book or notepad . \u2014 Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times , 3 Feb. 2022"
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"a noteworthy contribution"
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"He gave several noteworthy performances during his short career.",
"Nothing noteworthy happened that evening.",
"Her art is noteworthy for its great quality and beauty.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The fact that Heston Kjerstad is playing at all is noteworthy , given the breadth of injuries that have set back his development. \u2014 Andy Kostka, Baltimore Sun , 21 June 2022",
"Still, the policy change is noteworthy in Japan\u2019s largest prefecture of 14 million residents, and home to the nation\u2019s capital. \u2014 Julia Mio Inuma, Washington Post , 15 June 2022",
"Psittacosaurus measured almost 7 feet long and was noteworthy for its high and narrow skull with a parrot-like beak. \u2014 Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine , 13 June 2022",
"With an aesthetic that resembles a stealth jet, the V-S Putter from Makefield, a start-up golf company outside of Philadelphia, is noteworthy less for its look from a stylish perspective but more from a performance standpoint. \u2014 Shaun Tolson, Robb Report , 11 June 2022",
"Both are looking at likely big paydays, and that is noteworthy for their draft positions to even get a second, much less a third contract. \u2014 Lori Nickel, Journal Sentinel , 7 June 2022",
"The amount of contact between the prosecutor and the defense was noteworthy , said Njeri Mathis Rutledge, a former Harris County prosecutor who is now a professor at South Texas College of Law Houston. \u2014 New York Times , 7 June 2022",
"Study findings in one other area were noteworthy : homicides perpetrated by strangers. \u2014 David Studdert, Time , 3 June 2022",
"This moment is noteworthy because this is only the second time in history that loans have been forgiven through what is known as a group process. \u2014 Edward Conroy, Forbes , 2 June 2022"
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"remarkable"
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"unmemorable",
"unremarkable"
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"a noteworthy contribution"
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"He gave several noteworthy performances during his short career.",
"Nothing noteworthy happened that evening.",
"Her art is noteworthy for its great quality and beauty.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The fact that Heston Kjerstad is playing at all is noteworthy , given the breadth of injuries that have set back his development. \u2014 Andy Kostka, Baltimore Sun , 21 June 2022",
"Still, the policy change is noteworthy in Japan\u2019s largest prefecture of 14 million residents, and home to the nation\u2019s capital. \u2014 Julia Mio Inuma, Washington Post , 15 June 2022",
"Psittacosaurus measured almost 7 feet long and was noteworthy for its high and narrow skull with a parrot-like beak. \u2014 Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine , 13 June 2022",
"With an aesthetic that resembles a stealth jet, the V-S Putter from Makefield, a start-up golf company outside of Philadelphia, is noteworthy less for its look from a stylish perspective but more from a performance standpoint. \u2014 Shaun Tolson, Robb Report , 11 June 2022",
"Both are looking at likely big paydays, and that is noteworthy for their draft positions to even get a second, much less a third contract. \u2014 Lori Nickel, Journal Sentinel , 7 June 2022",
"The amount of contact between the prosecutor and the defense was noteworthy , said Njeri Mathis Rutledge, a former Harris County prosecutor who is now a professor at South Texas College of Law Houston. \u2014 New York Times , 7 June 2022",
"Study findings in one other area were noteworthy : homicides perpetrated by strangers. \u2014 David Studdert, Time , 3 June 2022",
"This moment is noteworthy because this is only the second time in history that loans have been forgiven through what is known as a group process. \u2014 Edward Conroy, Forbes , 2 June 2022"
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"1552, in the meaning defined above":""
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"\u02c8n\u014dt-\u02ccw\u0259r-t\u035fh\u0113"
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"memorable",
"mentionable",
"nameable",
"namable",
"notable",
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"remarkable"
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"cipher",
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"half-pint",
"insect",
"insignificancy",
"lightweight",
"morsel",
"nobody",
"nonentity",
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"pygmy",
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"twerp",
"whippersnapper",
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"\u2014 usually plural \u2026 from the time of their sitting down to table, it was a quick succession of busy nothings till the carriage came to the door \u2026 \u2014 Jane Austen He \u2026 had the most insinuating way of saying impertinent nothings to his doting female admirers. \u2014 Charles Dickens"
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": not nearly":[
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"\u2014 usually plural \u2026 from the time of their sitting down to table, it was a quick succession of busy nothings till the carriage came to the door \u2026 \u2014 Jane Austen He \u2026 had the most insinuating way of saying impertinent nothings to his doting female admirers. \u2014 Charles Dickens"
]
},
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"Pronoun",
"There's nothing in my hands.",
"She knows nothing of our plans.",
"You have nothing to worry about.",
"There's nothing fun to do around here.",
"You think that's bad? It's nothing compared to what I went through.",
"Don't get all upset over nothing .",
"Your opinion means nothing to me.",
"\u201cAre you hurt?\u201d \u201cDon't worry. It's nothing .\u201d",
"Adverb",
"She is nothing like her sister.",
"It's nothing close to finished.",
"Noun",
"It appeared out of nothing .",
"The UFO hovered for a while, then vanished into nothing .",
"My children are important to me\u2014I'm nothing without them.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"But central banks can do nothing directly to increase productivity. \u2014 Ramesh Ponnuru, National Review , 2 Apr. 2020",
"Tearing down the names of Hood and Lee, that don\u2019t change nothing . \u2014 1843 , 2 Apr. 2020",
"Four hours of early morning German grammar drills did nothing to help that situation. \u2014 Sarah Wu, Glamour , 1 Apr. 2020",
"Dwelling on inadequacies does nothing to help people feel more prepared or in control of a desperate situation. \u2014 Ryan Nickerson, Houston Chronicle , 1 Apr. 2020",
"But those deaths could have been as high as 2.2 million, if the U.S. did nothing , Mr. Trump said. \u2014 Kathryn Watson, CBS News , 1 Apr. 2020",
"People don't make excuses for their friends who have done nothing wrong. \u2014 Joseph Gerth, The Courier-Journal , 31 Mar. 2020",
"There's nothing quite like being lulled to sleep by a wonderful bedtime story. \u2014 Kelsey Hurwitz, Woman's Day , 31 Mar. 2020",
"The oldest species on our planet were microscopic, nothing more than itty-bitty specks. \u2014 Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine , 30 Mar. 2020"
],
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"12th century, in the meaning defined above":"Adverb",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2":"Noun",
"1611, in the meaning defined above":"Adjective",
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Pronoun"
},
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"Middle English, from Old English n\u0101n thing, n\u0101thing , from n\u0101n no + thing thing \u2014 more at none":"Pronoun"
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"\u02c8n\u0259-thi\u014b"
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},
"examples":[
"He was staring into nothingness .",
"The sound faded into nothingness .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"At one point during our conversation, Otake opens a bottle of bubbly ros\u00e9 just to celebrate the grand nothingness of being alive on this day. \u2014 Amanda Lee Koe, Vogue , 25 May 2022",
"This will be the end of your world\u2014the end of ours\u2014the end of the world that the centuries have tethered to nothingness . \u2014 Jean Cocteau, Harper\u2019s Magazine , 25 May 2022",
"One state - sameness - is equivalent to nothingness . \u2014 Amir Husain, Forbes , 19 May 2022",
"What gave rise to such behemoths of nothingness is a mystery. \u2014 New York Times , 12 May 2022",
"It\u2019s the very sense of nothingness , of frantic agitation that surrounds and even distracts from the action, that is the movie\u2019s main distinction. \u2014 Richard Brody, The New Yorker , 11 Apr. 2022",
"Here's the exciting, true- nothingness part about doing nothing: If another card comes addressed only to you, then, so what. \u2014 Washington Post , 30 May 2021",
"As in Zen, the pursuit of nothingness calms the mind. \u2014 Washington Post , 25 Feb. 2022",
"There were glimmers of hope followed by long periods of nothingness , injuries. \u2014 Sarah Barker, Outside Online , 30 Nov. 2020"
],
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"circa 1631, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
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"\u02c8n\u0259-thi\u014b-n\u0259s"
],
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"dead",
"deadness",
"death",
"grave",
"lifelessness",
"sleep"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-232110",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
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": a reptile or fossil of the suborder Nothosauria":[]
},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-181619",
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"noun"
]
},
"notice":{
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"behold",
"catch",
"descry",
"discern",
"distinguish",
"espy",
"eye",
"look (at)",
"note",
"observe",
"perceive",
"regard",
"remark",
"see",
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"spot",
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"view",
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],
"definitions":{
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"The play received good notices ."
],
": a written or printed announcement":[
"Newspapers print notices of marriages and deaths.",
"A notice was sent to parents about the school trip."
],
": attention , heed":[
"first attracted notice with his short novel"
],
": information , intelligence":[],
": polite or favorable attention : civility":[
"She had very little notice from any but him.",
"\u2014 Jane Austen"
],
": review":[],
": the announcement of a party's intention to quit an agreement or relation at a specified time":[
"tenants' right freely to give notice",
"\u2014 Store Bolin"
],
": the condition of being warned or notified":[
"\u2014 usually used in the phrase on notice putting all \u2026 court personnel on notice that fundamental rights had to be observed \u2014 E. E. Nobleman"
],
": to become aware of (something or someone) : to take notice of":[
"No one noticed her arrival.",
"I think Mr. Carver is showing us at least part of the truth about a segment of American experience few of our writers trouble to notice .",
"\u2014 Irving Howe"
],
": to become aware of something : to take notice":[
"Only one middle-aged customer seems not to notice .",
"\u2014 Carol Wallace",
"He did some unorthodox things, \u2026 but no one noticed except the musicians who tried to duplicate them.",
"\u2014 Rolling Stone"
],
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": to give a formal notice to":[],
": to give notice of":[],
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": warning or intimation of something : announcement":[
"subject to change without notice",
"\u2014 Dun's Rev.",
"Please give us enough notice to prepare for your arrival."
],
"\u2014 see also take notice":[
"first attracted notice with his short novel"
]
},
"examples":[
"Noun",
"Please give us enough notice to prepare for your arrival.",
"Notices were sent to parents about the school trip.",
"Did you see the notice about the meeting?",
"Newspapers print notices of marriages and deaths.",
"Verb",
"She noticed a smell of gas.",
"You didn't notice that I got my hair cut.",
"She noticed me leaving the meeting early.",
"I noticed an error in the book.",
"The problem was first noticed several days ago.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The vacancies listing shows Caldwell submitted her notice to move to senior status June 22, but the date hasn't been determined for when that vacancy will begin. \u2014 Joe Sonka, The Courier-Journal , 1 July 2022",
"Hutchinson is the only witness during Tuesday\u2019s hearing, which was scheduled with less than 24 hours\u2019 notice . \u2014 Anumita Kaurstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 28 June 2022",
"In 1983, amid an economic downturn in Nigeria, 2 million West Africans lacking permanent legal status were deported from the country on two weeks\u2019 notice , half of whom were Ghanian. \u2014 Nick Roll, The Christian Science Monitor , 27 June 2022",
"Drake\u2019s surprise release stuck to the old, pre-pandemic rules of superstars announcing new product at a moment\u2019s notice . \u2014 Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone , 17 June 2022",
"Columbia Gas has a presence in most Ohio counties, according to a May 28, 2021 notice to the PUCO that a rate proposal was coming. \u2014 cleveland , 17 June 2022",
"The notice , reviewed by Outlier Media, suggested residents find lodging elsewhere and that each household would be provided with a $200 July rent concession and a $200 prepaid debit card. \u2014 Miriam Marini, Detroit Free Press , 16 June 2022",
"But there is nothing like having at your beck and call a breathtaking phrase, a prayer, a pretty song, a joke or even a recipe, to be retrieved at a moment\u2019s notice , cherished and savored. \u2014 WSJ , 15 June 2022",
"In recent weeks, several candidates have recounted putting in their two-week notice only to do an about-face and scramble to return to their old jobs. \u2014 Paige Mcglauflin, Fortune , 14 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"This is not so much about turning a blind eye to inaccessible products and hoping nobody will notice . \u2014 Gus Alexiou, Forbes , 30 June 2022",
"Those that personally knew the prolific designer couldn\u2019t help but notice the soiree\u2019s attention to detail and thoughtful incorporation of all of Virgil\u2014like his favorite flowers, music, and cocktails. \u2014 Concetta Ciarlo, Vogue , 29 June 2022",
"The first thing existing One RS owners will notice about the 1-Inch 360 Edition lens module is its form factor. \u2014 Jim Fisher, PCMAG , 28 June 2022",
"Lugo could waive his right to hearing before a LEOBOR committee on this complaint and notice and resign from the department. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 28 June 2022",
"Perhaps Trump and his campaign thought no one would notice . \u2014 Charlie Dent, CNN , 21 June 2022",
"The 49th annual Daytime Emmys are back in a full theater for the first time in three years, but that\u2019s not the only major change that TV viewers will notice when the ceremony airs on Friday, June 24. \u2014 Michael Schneider, Variety , 20 June 2022",
"Dadou Brown called the Logan viewing the hardest and most important, and she was moved at how the audience had picked up on things that only someone behind bars would notice . \u2014 Annie Sweeney, Chicago Tribune , 19 June 2022",
"But pay attention to benefit packages going forward, with a close eye on robust severance packages and notice periods. \u2014 Jane Thier, Fortune , 18 June 2022"
],
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"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Verb",
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)":"Noun"
},
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"Middle English, from Anglo-French, knowledge, notification, from Latin notitia acquaintance, awareness, from notus known, from past participle of noscere to come to know \u2014 more at know":"Noun and Verb"
},
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"\u02c8n\u014d-t\u0259s"
],
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"ad",
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"advertisement",
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"notification",
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"verb"
]
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},
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"-\u014dt\u0259\u0307-",
"-l\u0259t\u0113",
"-i",
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-042906",
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"noun"
]
},
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"unnoticeable",
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"unremarkable",
"unshowy"
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": likely to be noticed":[
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],
": worthy of notice":[
"noticeable for its influence on young filmmakers"
]
},
"examples":[
"The spot on your shirt is very noticeable .",
"There has been a noticeable improvement in her behavior.",
"a noticeable change in the weather",
"It was noticeable that they were not prepared to give the presentation.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Raspberry notes combine with a unique black pepper finish that is more noticeable with every sip. \u2014 Jillian Dara, Forbes , 1 July 2022",
"And for those who want cutouts that are really noticeable , check out this criss-cross swimsuit from Tempt Me. \u2014 Sanah Faroke, PEOPLE.com , 1 July 2022",
"The change isn\u2019t easily noticeable in live reindeer, simply strutting about. \u2014 Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic , 28 June 2022",
"The Queen first debuted her new hair at an engagement with the Archbishop of Canterbury earlier in the week, though the change is more noticeable in the photo of her meeting with Beazley. \u2014 Leah Dolan, CNN , 23 June 2022",
"The purchase won\u2019t be noticeable to most local viewers. \u2014 Scott D. Pierce, The Salt Lake Tribune , 19 June 2022",
"While a small percent appear to have accepted shelter, the effect of the enforcement has been noticeable to Andre Bergeron, branch manager of Reliable Pipe Supply on National Avenue. \u2014 Gary Warth, San Diego Union-Tribune , 14 June 2022",
"Instead, go deep into the plant and cut the branches inside, where the cuts will be less noticeable . \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 13 June 2022",
"The impact will be less noticeable outside major cities, but with nearly 1,000 foreign companies having left, some consumers have felt the difference as stocks ran low. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 4 June 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1753, in the meaning defined at sense 2":""
},
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"\u02c8n\u014d-t\u0259-s\u0259-b\u0259l"
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"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for noticeable noticeable , remarkable , prominent , outstanding , conspicuous , salient , striking mean attracting notice or attention. noticeable applies to something unlikely to escape observation. a piano recital with no noticeable errors remarkable applies to something so extraordinary or exceptional as to invite comment. a film of remarkable intelligence and wit prominent applies to something commanding notice by standing out from its surroundings or background. a doctor who occupies a prominent position in the town outstanding applies to something that rises above and excels others of the same kind. honored for her outstanding contributions to science conspicuous applies to something that is obvious and unavoidable to the sight or mind. conspicuous bureaucratic waste salient applies to something of significance that merits the attention given it. the salient points of the speech striking applies to something that impresses itself powerfully and deeply upon the observer's mind or vision. the region's striking poverty",
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"bodacious",
"bold",
"brilliant",
"catchy",
"commanding",
"conspicuous",
"dramatic",
"emphatic",
"eye-catching",
"flamboyant",
"grabby",
"kenspeckle",
"marked",
"noisy",
"prominent",
"pronounced",
"remarkable",
"showy",
"splashy",
"striking"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-183621",
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb"
]
},
"notifiable":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": required by law to be reported to official health authorities":[
"a notifiable disease"
]
},
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"As long as this is a notifiable disease that\u2019s contagious, like tuberculosis or the measles, there are going to be quarantine laws that remain in place. \u2014 al , 26 Feb. 2022",
"At least eight states, including Maharashtra, have declared black fungus a notifiable disease in accordance with state government directives to notify all cases. \u2014 Helen Regan, CNN , 26 May 2021",
"Facilities also must report negative results, which isn\u2019t required for other notifiable conditions. \u2014 Dallas News , 29 Oct. 2020",
"Other common STDs, like HPV, are not considered nationally notifiable . \u2014 Jamie Ducharme, Time , 8 Oct. 2019",
"Adenovirus is not a nationally notifiable disease, meaning doctors aren\u2019t required to test for it or report cases to the CDC or health departments. \u2014 Christine Condon, baltimoresun.com , 5 June 2019",
"The chlamydia rate has gone up 6.9 percent from 2016, making it the most common notifiable STI in the U.S. Almost two-thirds of all cases were in people between the ages of 15-24. \u2014 SELF , 8 Jan. 2019",
"In addition to travel, new germs have also been discovered and added to the list of nationally notifiable diseases. \u2014 Fiza Pirani, ajc , 2 May 2018",
"Tuberculosis is a Texas notifiable condition, meaning health professionals are required to report any diagnosis to a local or regional health department, Calderon said. \u2014 Dana Burke, Houston Chronicle , 8 May 2018"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1889, in the meaning defined above":""
},
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"\u02c8n\u014d-t\u0259-\u02ccf\u012b-\u0259-b\u0259l",
"\u02c8n\u014dt-\u0259-\u02ccf\u012b-\u0259-b\u0259l, \u02ccn\u014dt-\u0259-\u02c8",
"\u02ccn\u014d-t\u0259-\u02c8f\u012b-"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-112125",
"type":[
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},
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": a written or printed matter that gives notice":[],
": the act or an instance of notifying":[]
},
"examples":[
"I was given no notification that you received my payment.",
"You will be sent a written notification .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"His name will be released after notification of his family. \u2014 Mike Cason | Mcason@al.com, al , 4 June 2022",
"Elevate coordination between states and federal agencies on election security, including real-time notification of security breaches and threats. \u2014 Baltimore Sun , 18 May 2022",
"His identity has not been made public pending notification of relatives. \u2014 Keith L. Alexander, Washington Post , 13 May 2022",
"His identity has not yet been released by authorities, pending the completion of an autopsy and notification of relatives. \u2014 Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune , 2 May 2022",
"The driver's name has not been released pending her family's notification of her death. \u2014 Michelle Watson, CNN , 16 Apr. 2022",
"Include a note with your email address for notification of results of the random drawing, to be held on April 30. \u2014 Hartford Courant , 12 Apr. 2022",
"This aside amounted to the only public notification of the rape requiring hospitalization to parents, who continued sending their kids to Minnie Howard and other Alexandria schools without critical information about student safety. \u2014 Inez Stepman, National Review , 18 Mar. 2022",
"His identity will be released pending additional notification of family outside of Yuba County, the Sheriff\u2019s Office said. \u2014 Michael Mcgough, Anchorage Daily News , 12 Mar. 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
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"\u02ccn\u014dt-\u0259-f\u0259-\u02c8k\u0101-sh\u0259n",
"\u02ccn\u014d-t\u0259-f\u0259-\u02c8k\u0101-sh\u0259n"
],
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"synonyms":[
"ad",
"advert",
"advertisement",
"announcement",
"bulletin",
"communiqu\u00e9",
"notice",
"posting",
"release"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-100939",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"notify":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": to give formal notice to":[
"notify a family of the death of a relation",
"She notified the police about the accident."
],
": to give notice of or report the occurrence of":[
"He notified his intention to sue.",
"She notified my arrival to the governor."
],
": to point out":[]
},
"examples":[
"Customers were notified of the changes in the company.",
"I was notified that I did not get the job.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"If homeless camps are located by authorities, police will notify the department\u2019s neighborhood services unit, which would work with the city\u2019s pubic works agency to remove the encampment. \u2014 David Lyons, Sun Sentinel , 17 June 2022",
"But, according to the former employee, the formatters did not notify law enforcement, ostensibly because many uploaders use virtual private networks to disguise their identities and locations, which could cause the police to target the wrong person. \u2014 Sheelah Kolhatkar, The New Yorker , 13 June 2022",
"As your question implies, associations must in writing notify a member no later than 15 days after a disciplinary (or common area damage reimbursement) hearing of any action taken. \u2014 Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune , 4 June 2022",
"For the next six months, Wyatt must notify the US Attorney\u2019s Office if anyone files a lawsuit, a complaint, or a formal charge with a federal or state agency claiming that Wyatt failed to provide medication to treat opioid use disorder. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 23 May 2022",
"But when a hospital employee mistakenly gave French the estimate after misreading her insurance card, Centura Health did not notify French of the change, according to a lawsuit. \u2014 Timothy Bella, Washington Post , 19 May 2022",
"However, Sussmann did notify Baker that a story on the data was to be published by a news outlet, later revealed to be The New York Times, which added urgency to the matter. \u2014 Robert Legare, CBS News , 19 May 2022",
"According to city officials, residents can notify the cleaning crews about items that require protection from disinfectant spray. \u2014 Landon Mion, Fox News , 10 May 2022",
"The school district must now notify parents of all the health care services offered at their students\u2019 school, and must give them the option to withhold consent or decline any specific service. \u2014 Brooke Baitinger, Anchorage Daily News , 30 Apr. 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English notifien , from Anglo-French notifier to make known, from Late Latin notificare , from Latin notus known":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8n\u014d-t\u0259-\u02ccf\u012b",
"\u02c8n\u014dt-\u0259-\u02ccf\u012b"
],
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for notify inform , acquaint , apprise , notify mean to make one aware of something. inform implies the imparting of knowledge especially of facts or occurrences. informed us of the crisis acquaint lays stress on introducing to or familiarizing with. acquaint yourself with the keyboard apprise implies communicating something of special interest or importance. keep us apprised of the situation notify implies sending notice of something requiring attention or demanding action. notified the witness when to appear",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-073942",
"type":[
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
]
},
"notion":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": a personal inclination : whim":[
"He had a notion to try skydiving."
],
": a theory or belief held by a person or group":[
"the notion of original sin"
],
": an inclusive general concept":[
"arriving at the notion of law",
"\u2014 Irving Babbitt"
],
": an individual's conception or impression of something known, experienced, or imagined":[
"They had different notions of right and wrong."
],
": mind , intellect":[],
": small useful items : sundries":[
"found the thread she wanted among the shop's notions"
]
},
"examples":[
"He has some pretty strange notions .",
"She had a vague notion about what happened.",
"The study disproves any notion that dolphins are not intelligent.",
"She had a notion to try skydiving.",
"a sewing shop that sells fabrics, books, tools, and notions",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Trump's efforts following his loss to Biden blew up any notion of Justice Department independence on criminal investigations that might benefit the White House or president politically. \u2014 Alexander Mallin, ABC News , 22 June 2022",
"But heading into a fifth month of increasingly brutal warfare, any notion of accountability is vanishing altogether in the upper ranks of Putin\u2019s government. \u2014 Laura Kingstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 20 June 2022",
"But speaking at a news conference Wednesday, Powell rejected any notion that the Fed must inevitably cause a recession as the price of taming inflation. \u2014 Paul Wiseman, Chicago Tribune , 16 June 2022",
"But speaking at a news conference Wednesday, Mr. Powell rejected any notion that the Fed must inevitably cause a recession as the price of taming inflation. \u2014 Paul Wiseman, The Christian Science Monitor , 16 June 2022",
"Any notion that Trump's conduct up to and during January 6 would look better over time is being put to the test by the harrowing scenes and the damning testimony in the ongoing hearings. \u2014 Geoff Duncan, CNN , 13 June 2022",
"Military officials and many politicians dispute any notion that the military would back a coup. \u2014 New York Times , 12 June 2022",
"The red-hot reading quieted any notion that inflation may have peaked. \u2014 Peyton Forte, Washington Post , 10 June 2022",
"Indeed, Britt\u2019s candidacy has shattered any notion that a woman in Alabama cannot be a fundraising heavyweight or earn the backing of powerful interest groups. \u2014 al , 25 May 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1531, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(2)":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Latin notion-, notio , from noscere":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8n\u014d-sh\u0259n"
],
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for notion idea , concept , conception , thought , notion , impression mean what exists in the mind as a representation (as of something comprehended) or as a formulation (as of a plan). idea may apply to a mental image or formulation of something seen or known or imagined, to a pure abstraction, or to something assumed or vaguely sensed. innovative ideas my idea of paradise concept may apply to the idea formed by consideration of instances of a species or genus or, more broadly, to any idea of what a thing ought to be. a society with no concept of private property conception is often interchangeable with concept ; it may stress the process of imagining or formulating rather than the result. our changing conception of what constitutes art thought is likely to suggest the result of reflecting, reasoning, or meditating rather than of imagining. commit your thoughts to paper notion suggests an idea not much resolved by analysis or reflection and may suggest the capricious or accidental. you have the oddest notions impression applies to an idea or notion resulting immediately from some stimulation of the senses. the first impression is of soaring height",
"synonyms":[
"etceteras",
"novelties",
"odds and ends",
"sundries"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-175922",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"notional":{
"antonyms":[
"concrete",
"nonabstract"
],
"definitions":{
": existing in the mind only : imaginary":[],
": given to foolish or fanciful moods or ideas":[],
": of or representing what exists or occurs in the world of things as distinguished from syntactic categories":[],
": of, relating to, or being a notion or idea : conceptual":[],
": presenting an idea of a thing, action, or quality":[
"has is notional in he has luck , relational in he has gone"
],
": theoretical , speculative":[]
},
"examples":[
"The notional earnings of the company were close to the actual ones.",
"she has a notional understanding of romantic love but no actual experience of being in love",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"From its Somers Town, the Phoenix Court Group team are in the epicenter of this notional territory. \u2014 Trevor Clawson, Forbes , 21 June 2022",
"The short risk reversal accounted for $86 million in notional value traded last week. \u2014 Omkar Godbole, Forbes , 3 June 2022",
"The traditional synthetics market has demonstrated enormous growth potential, with a $610 trillion notional value in the first half of 2021. \u2014 Lawrence Wintermeyer, Forbes , 25 Mar. 2022",
"Moreover, its design would set the standard for subsequent generations of surface vehicles built to support notional future human landings on Mars. \u2014 Maddie Bender, Scientific American , 17 Feb. 2022",
"Perfect punctuality is a pinhead, a notional point on the continuum, kind of a Zeno\u2019s paradox. \u2014 James Parker, The Atlantic , 11 Feb. 2022",
"The dates for such a mission are so notional that NASA did not even include them on its chart. \u2014 Eric Berger, Ars Technica , 28 Jan. 2022",
"Called the Interstellar Probe, this notional spacecraft would study the sun\u2019s cosmic environs in unprecedented detail. \u2014 Jonathan O'callaghan, Scientific American , 6 Jan. 2022",
"The findings are based on the trading platform\u2019s customer notional net percentage buy/sell behavior for stocks that comprise the S&P 500 sectors. \u2014 Sheryl Estrada, Fortune , 4 Jan. 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1597, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[
"-sh\u0259-n\u1d4al",
"\u02c8n\u014d-shn\u0259l"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"abstract",
"conceptual",
"ideal",
"ideational",
"metaphysical",
"theoretical",
"theoretic"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-085940",
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
]
},
"notoriety":{
"antonyms":[
"nobody",
"noncelebrity"
],
"definitions":{
": a notorious person":[
"love to have notabilities and notorieties under one roof",
"\u2014 The Times Literary Supplement (London)"
],
": the quality or state of being notorious":[
"the city's notoriety for corrupt and incompetent government",
"\u2014 R. E. Merriam"
]
},
"examples":[
"He achieved instant fame and notoriety with the release of his film.",
"She gained notoriety when nude photographs of her appeared in a magazine.",
"His comment about the President has given him a notoriety that he enjoys very much.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"While a snafu at the 2016 Oscars saw Moonlight achieve a very different kind of notoriety , the film remains widely regarded as the year\u2019s indisputable best picture. \u2014 Marley Marius, Vogue , 4 June 2022",
"Despite having recorded 24 albums over 40 years and touring the world with some of the biggest names in show business, Lawson was determined to give back and never let his lack of notoriety bother him. \u2014 Amanda Kondolojy, Orlando Sentinel , 15 May 2022",
"The dream didn\u2019t seem impossible in September, when Brown gained a bit of notoriety for completing the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in St. George. \u2014 Julie Jag, The Salt Lake Tribune , 5 May 2022",
"The most famous artist in the world doesn\u2019t experience the kind of notoriety that the cheesiest soap-opera actor experiences. \u2014 The New Yorker , 3 Apr. 2022",
"Mill doesn't tell us how to deal with the risk of viral notoriety , the sorites problem (in which individual expressions of criticism or objection add up to overwhelming disapproval), or the gender gap in tolerance for public disagreement. \u2014 Samuel Goldman, The Week , 21 Mar. 2022",
"But that kind of notoriety and the lack of committee assignments have been the precursor to the end of other House members\u2014just look at former Congressman Steve King\u2019s defeat in 2020. \u2014 Daniel Strauss, The New Republic , 7 Jan. 2022",
"How Loftus applies her findings has brought her another form of notoriety , however. \u2014 Marisa Bate, refinery29.com , 7 Dec. 2021",
"The saguaro's notoriety begins with its physical stature. \u2014 Douglas C. Towne, The Arizona Republic , 11 June 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"circa 1650, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle French or Medieval Latin; Middle French notoriet\u00e9 , from Medieval Latin notorietat-, notorietas , from notorius":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccn\u014d-t\u0259-\u02c8r\u012b-\u0259-t\u0113"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"cause c\u00e9l\u00e8bre",
"cause celebre",
"celeb",
"celebrity",
"figure",
"icon",
"ikon",
"light",
"luminary",
"megastar",
"name",
"notability",
"notable",
"personage",
"personality",
"somebody",
"standout",
"star",
"superstar",
"VIP"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-212744",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"notorious":{
"antonyms":[
"honorable",
"reputable",
"respectable"
],
"definitions":{},
"examples":[
"The coach is notorious for his violent outbursts.",
"a notorious mastermind of terrorist activities",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"At the time, Mets ownership was famously locked into investment partnerships with notorious ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff, which they were promised would deliver double-digits returns. \u2014 Andrew Marquardt, Fortune , 1 July 2022",
"Goal-line technology was ready for the 2014 tournament in Brazil after a notorious refereeing error in 2010. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 1 July 2022",
"Robert Moses, the notorious New York builder, displaced 250,000 people in New York to build highways, his biographer Robert Caro has written. \u2014 Matt Mcfarland, CNN , 1 July 2022",
"Clague also assembles a largely exculpatory argument in regard to the notorious third stanza of our anthem. \u2014 Colin Woodard, Washington Post , 1 July 2022",
"And when the tweeter in question is Electronic Arts, notorious video game publisher? \u2014 Paul Tassi, Forbes , 1 July 2022",
"In-season items, including the label's notorious bubble clog, are up to 40 percent off right now. \u2014 Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR , 30 June 2022",
"Fans of Parks and Rec will remember a notorious riff where Andy Dwyer rattles off a list of alternate names for his band, Mouse Rat. \u2014 Mickey Rapkin, Men's Health , 28 June 2022",
"Footage showing abuse in the country's notorious Evin prison has leaked out. \u2014 Isabel Debre, ajc , 27 June 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1534, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Medieval Latin notorius , from Late Latin notorium information, indictment, from Latin noscere to come to know \u2014 more at know":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"n\u0259-",
"n\u014d-\u02c8t\u014dr-\u0113-\u0259s",
"n\u014d-\u02c8t\u022fr-\u0113-\u0259s"
],
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for notorious famous , renowned , celebrated , noted , notorious , distinguished , eminent , illustrious mean known far and wide. famous implies little more than the fact of being, sometimes briefly, widely and popularly known. a famous actress renowned implies more glory and acclamation. one of the most renowned figures in sports history celebrated implies notice and attention especially in print. the most celebrated beauty of her day noted suggests well-deserved public attention. the noted mystery writer notorious frequently adds to famous an implication of questionableness or evil. a notorious gangster distinguished implies acknowledged excellence or superiority. a distinguished scientist who won the Nobel Prize eminent implies even greater prominence for outstanding quality or character. the country's most eminent writers illustrious stresses enduring honor and glory attached to a deed or person. illustrious war heroes",
"synonyms":[
"discreditable",
"disgraceful",
"dishonorable",
"disreputable",
"ignominious",
"infamous",
"louche",
"opprobrious",
"shady",
"shameful",
"shoddy",
"shy",
"unrespectable"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-070705",
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb"
]
},
"notwithstanding":{
"antonyms":[
"even so",
"howbeit",
"however",
"nevertheless",
"nonetheless",
"still",
"still and all",
"though",
"withal",
"yet"
],
"definitions":{
": although":[],
": despite":[
"notwithstanding their inexperience, they were an immediate success",
"\u2014 often used after its object the motion passed, our objection notwithstanding"
],
": nevertheless , however":[]
},
"examples":[
"Preposition",
"There were purges and there were trials, but compared with the 1940s these were mild indeed, Germany was finally reunited, and, appalling wars in the Balkans notwithstanding , Europe survived the end of the Cold War. \u2014 Nicholas Fraser , Harper's , May 2006",
"Over all, the Illinois is a fairly straight river, only ten per cent longer than its beeline, the fact notwithstanding that the bends at Pekin corkscrew like fishing line that has come untied. \u2014 John McPhee , New Yorker , 15 Nov. 2004",
"It may sound excessive, even notwithstanding dietary concerns, but actually the balance of textures and flavors is perfect: the oiliness of the egg is matched by the sharp saltiness of the anchovies \u2026 \u2014 Nigella Lawson , New York Times , 8 Jan. 2003",
"What happened to him was in no way his fault, notwithstanding the whispered innuendos of the English-speaking residents. \u2014 Francine Prose , Harper's , March 2002",
"we went to see the show, my objections notwithstanding",
"Adverb",
"Although there are some who oppose the plan, we will go through with it notwithstanding .",
"you're rather late getting here, but you're welcome to join us for dinner notwithstanding",
"Conjunction",
"the man suspected of being the serial killer is little known to his neighbors, notwithstanding he has lived in the apartment complex for years",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Preposition",
"The recent downturn notwithstanding , the Dodgers will be playing baseball in October. \u2014 Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times , 7 June 2022",
"Shesterkin is the favorite to win the Vezina Trophy as the best goalie in the N.H.L.; and Vasilevskiy, who won the award in 2019, is considered the best of the last several years, and the best in playoff competition (Game 1 notwithstanding ). \u2014 New York Times , 5 June 2022",
"Short-term rallies notwithstanding , odds are good that the stock market on balance will produce a below-average return over the next decade. \u2014 Mark Hulbert, WSJ , 4 June 2022",
"Evocative imagery of amber waves of grain notwithstanding , 80 percent of the population of the United States lives in urbanized areas. \u2014 Eben Weiss, Outside Online , 2 June 2022",
"Some transgender activists argue such distinctions would be insulting, notwithstanding the decision of those such as Mr. Henig to race in their former gender. \u2014 New York Times , 29 May 2022",
"Strolling along these paths served as a reminder to many that EDC\u2019s scale notwithstanding , Insomniac Events\u2019 attention to detail doesn\u2019t quit. \u2014 Graham Berry, Billboard , 25 May 2022",
"That undercuts its effectiveness as action entertainment, a premiere Midnight slot in Cannes notwithstanding . \u2014 David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter , 19 May 2022",
"There has been little evidence across five decades, notwithstanding a handful of recordings and film cameos, that Angelyne is any good at anything besides being Angelyne. \u2014 Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times , 19 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adverb",
"And like it or not, the U.S. has already been forced to build the court up, the perennial objections from the Pentagon that the ICC should not be permitted to have jurisdiction over U.S. military personnel notwithstanding . \u2014 Thomas Geoghegan, The New Republic , 9 May 2022",
"The current virtual land rush notwithstanding , digital real estate is not a new concept, but goes back nearly two decades. \u2014 Musadiq Bidar, CBS News , 6 May 2022",
"These days, the bimbo (hair color and even gender notwithstanding ) has been enjoying something of a renaissance among TikTok zoomers drawn to fluffy frivolity during what increasingly feels like the end times. \u2014 Sascha Cohen, Longreads , 20 May 2021",
"Republican talking points notwithstanding , Joe Biden has not decreased U.S. oil production. \u2014 Dominic Pino, National Review , 17 Mar. 2022",
"Companies\u2019 wariness notwithstanding , the idea of a side hustle is here to stay. \u2014 Niharika Sharma, Quartz , 14 Mar. 2022",
"The mainstream has slowly accepted this reality in recent years, this week\u2019s meltdown notwithstanding . \u2014 Natalie Shure, The New Republic , 14 Feb. 2022",
"Rather than feel ostracized, these galleries said visitors went out of their way to welcome them at the fair \u2014 a few keep-your-distance jokes notwithstanding . \u2014 New York Times , 4 Dec. 2021",
"HBO Max value and Covid variables notwithstanding , Hollywood\u2019s obsession with IP has created a scenario where the movies are more expensive while the bar for success is lower. \u2014 Scott Mendelson, Forbes , 29 Oct. 2021"
],
"first_known_use":{
"14th century, in the meaning defined above":"Preposition",
"15th century, in the meaning defined above":"Conjunction"
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English notwithstonding , from not + withstonding , present participle of withstonden to withstand":"Preposition, Adverb, and Conjunction"
},
"pronounciation":[
"-wit\u035fh-",
"\u02ccn\u00e4t-with-\u02c8stan-di\u014b"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"despite",
"regardless of",
"with"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-115554",
"type":[
"adverb",
"conjunction",
"preposition"
]
},
"nougat":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": a confection of nuts or fruit pieces in a sugar paste":[]
},
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Originally created in a Scottish chip shop -- supposedly as a dare -- a frozen Mars Bar (a chocolate, nougat and caramel candy bar) is dipped in thick batter and fried just until the chocolate is gooey and slightly melted. \u2014 Casey Barber, CNN , 18 May 2022",
"That tango between the sweet and woody notes brought out the rich sensations of honey, chocolate and nougat . \u2014 Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal , 4 May 2022",
"The house has honoured Joseph Krug\u2019s vision of creating a \u2018best champagne\u2019 every year since the mid 1800s, and this vivacious citrus-meets- nougat Cuv\u00e9e is no different. \u2014 Lela London, Forbes , 26 Apr. 2022",
"Some of the unique flavor notes include candy corn, honey nougat , and sweet corn bread biscuits. \u2014 Chris Hachey, BGR , 26 Mar. 2022",
"Also available, of course, is Stuckey\u2019s grandmother\u2019s pecan log roll, a cylinder of nougat and maraschino cherries coated with caramel and pecan pieces. \u2014 Washington Post , 25 Feb. 2022",
"Most Americans think of nougat as the cloying center of a Three Musketeers bar, but Sugoi\u2019s is elevated \u2014 and complicated. \u2014 Lisa Futterman, chicagotribune.com , 2 Feb. 2022",
"The consistency of the candy should be between a caramel and a nougat . \u2014 Washington Post , 21 Jan. 2022",
"Distilled three times in a copper pot using Alpine water and four rye varieties, this smooth Austrian vodka has a nougat flavor that develops to tasty spice. \u2014 Betsy Andrews, WSJ , 18 Dec. 2021"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1827, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"French, from Occitan, from Old Occitan nogat , from noga nut, from Vulgar Latin *nuca , from Latin nuc-, nux \u2014 more at nut":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"especially British -\u02ccg\u00e4",
"\u02c8n\u00fc-g\u0259t"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-124907",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"nougatine":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": a chocolate with a nougat center":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{
"nougat + -ine":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u00a6n\u00fcg\u0259\u00a6t\u0113n"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-203548",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"nought":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": nothing":[
"Their efforts came to naught .",
"It was all for naught ."
]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-195116",
"type":[
"pronoun"
]
},
"noughts and crosses":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": a game in which one player draws Xs and another player draws Os inside a set of nine squares and each player tries to be the first to fill a row of squares with either Xs or Os":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-114847",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"noun":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": any member of a class of words that typically can be combined with determiners (see determiner sense b ) to serve as the subject of a verb, can be interpreted as singular or plural, can be replaced with a pronoun, and refer to an entity, quality, state, action, or concept":[
"There are two nouns in this sentence."
]
},
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"There is even a funny but mean collective noun for them: a consternation of mothers-in-law. \u2014 Beth Thames | Bethmthames@gmail.com, al , 4 May 2022",
"Halachah is not a noun but a verb, a pathway to infuse all our actions with kedushah \u2013 observing not only the letter of the law but the holy higher purpose of the law. \u2014 Rabbi Avi Weiss, Sun Sentinel , 2 May 2022",
"Clich\u00e9 is a noun and its adjective form has traditionally been clich\u00e9d, though today clich\u00e9 itself is often used as an adjective too. \u2014 Melissa Mohr, The Christian Science Monitor , 21 Feb. 2022",
"As a noun : a person who has been taken prisoner or an animal that has been confined. \u2014 Deborah Lovich, Forbes , 27 Apr. 2022",
"By 2012, when Oxford Dictionaries named GIF the U.S. word of the year, the term was being used as a verb, not just as a noun . \u2014 Washington Post , 25 Mar. 2022",
"So what\u2019s the correct collective noun for butterflies? \u2014 Steven Litt, cleveland , 9 Jan. 2022",
"The word \u2018wrong\u2019 can be an adjective, a noun and a verb. \u2014 New York Times , 2 Nov. 2021",
"As a noun , traverses are crosspieces that extend from one side to the other, including ceiling rafters, door lintels, and so on. \u2014 Melissa Mohr, The Christian Science Monitor , 13 Dec. 2021"
],
"first_known_use":{
"14th century, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English nowne , from Anglo-French nom, noun name, noun, from Latin nomen \u2014 more at name":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8nau\u0307n"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-195640",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"noun phrase":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{},
"examples":[
"In the sentence \u201cI found the owner of the dog,\u201d \u201cthe owner of the dog\u201d is a noun phrase .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Meanwhile, a two-year-old child tested alongside Kanzi quickly intuits that two nouns can make up a noun phrase , tucked as a direct object into a verb phrase, which in turn is part of a sentence. \u2014 The Economist , 22 Aug. 2019"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1884, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-200800",
"type":[
"noun"
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": any member of a class of words that typically can be combined with determiners (see determiner sense b ) to serve as the subject of a verb, can be interpreted as singular or plural, can be replaced with a pronoun, and refer to an entity, quality, state, action, or concept":[
"There are two nouns in this sentence."
]
},
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"There is even a funny but mean collective noun for them: a consternation of mothers-in-law. \u2014 Beth Thames | Bethmthames@gmail.com, al , 4 May 2022",
"Halachah is not a noun but a verb, a pathway to infuse all our actions with kedushah \u2013 observing not only the letter of the law but the holy higher purpose of the law. \u2014 Rabbi Avi Weiss, Sun Sentinel , 2 May 2022",
"Clich\u00e9 is a noun and its adjective form has traditionally been clich\u00e9d, though today clich\u00e9 itself is often used as an adjective too. \u2014 Melissa Mohr, The Christian Science Monitor , 21 Feb. 2022",
"As a noun : a person who has been taken prisoner or an animal that has been confined. \u2014 Deborah Lovich, Forbes , 27 Apr. 2022",
"By 2012, when Oxford Dictionaries named GIF the U.S. word of the year, the term was being used as a verb, not just as a noun . \u2014 Washington Post , 25 Mar. 2022",
"So what\u2019s the correct collective noun for butterflies? \u2014 Steven Litt, cleveland , 9 Jan. 2022",
"The word \u2018wrong\u2019 can be an adjective, a noun and a verb. \u2014 New York Times , 2 Nov. 2021",
"As a noun , traverses are crosspieces that extend from one side to the other, including ceiling rafters, door lintels, and so on. \u2014 Melissa Mohr, The Christian Science Monitor , 13 Dec. 2021"
],
"first_known_use":{
"14th century, in the meaning defined above":""
},
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"Middle English nowne , from Anglo-French nom, noun name, noun, from Latin nomen \u2014 more at name":""
},
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"\u02c8nau\u0307n"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-200358",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"nourish":{
"antonyms":[
"discourage",
"frustrate",
"hinder",
"inhibit"
],
"definitions":{
": maintain , support":[
"their profits \u2026 nourish other criminal activities",
"\u2014 Beverly Smith"
],
": nurture , rear":[
"\u2026 to save my boy, to nourish and bring him up \u2026",
"\u2014 Shakespeare"
],
": to furnish or sustain with nutriment : feed":[
"Plants are nourished by rain and soil."
],
": to promote the growth of":[
"no occasions to exercise the feelings nor nourish passion",
"\u2014 L. O. Coxe",
"nourished soccer as a sport in this country",
"needed to nourish his spiritual life"
]
},
"examples":[
"Vitamins are added to the shampoo to nourish the hair.",
"a friendship nourished by trust",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"One mom curates the best constructive playdates to stimulate the children\u2019s intellect and nourish their bodies with healthy snacks. \u2014 Ren\u00e9 A. Guzman, San Antonio Express-News , 4 May 2022",
"To nourish their massive bodies, some of planet\u2019s biggest whales use a technique called lunge feeding. \u2014 Corryn Wetzel, Smithsonian Magazine , 24 Jan. 2022",
"The Oribe Serene Scalp Anti-Dandruff Shampoo combines salicylic acid to treat flakes and the Oribe Signature Complex to nourish strands. \u2014 ELLE , 11 June 2022",
"Nourish is an age-defying moisturizer with the perfect formulation to nourish and restore dry skin richly. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 8 June 2022",
"Meanwhile, three antioxidant-rich plums (Kakadu, Illawarra and Burdekin) work to nourish and renew your skin\u2019s appearance immediately after application, as well as slowly throughout the day. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 1 June 2022",
"Products like Soothe & Cool Me Scalp Potion and Get Honey Hair and Scalp Serum nourish the scalp and prevent itching. \u2014 Jasmine Washington, Seventeen , 30 May 2022",
"But the culture that takes hold during what promises to be lean years either could nourish the rebuild or prove poisonous. \u2014 Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune , 24 Apr. 2022",
"Here, find 19 incredible wave-boosting products to nourish , boost, and protect your wavy hair. \u2014 ELLE , 21 May 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English nurishen , from Anglo-French nuriss- , stem of nurrir, norrir , from Latin nutrire to suckle, nourish; akin to Greek nan to flow, noteros damp, Sanskrit snauti it drips":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8n\u0259-rish",
"\u02c8n\u0259r-ish, \u02c8n\u0259-rish",
"\u02c8n\u0259r-ish"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"advance",
"cultivate",
"encourage",
"forward",
"foster",
"further",
"incubate",
"nurse",
"nurture",
"promote"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-162206",
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
]
},
"nous":{
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"imprudence",
"indiscretion"
],
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": an intelligent purposive principle of the world":[],
": common sense , alertness":[],
": mind , reason : such as":[],
": the divine reason regarded in Neoplatonism as the first emanation of God":[]
},
"examples":[
"an Oxford don who was long on erudition but a little short on everyday nous",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"He's credited Pep Guardiola for his tactical nous in the past, but that doesn't explain away Sevilla. \u2014 SI.com , 2 Oct. 2019",
"While John Stones is equally good in possession, the 25-year-old has not yet developed Alderweireld's defensive nous , which should come with age and experience. \u2014 SI.com , 15 Aug. 2019",
"His defensive nous allows the creativity to flow freely from virtuoso talents such as Eden Hazard and Luka Modric. \u2014 SI.com , 5 Sep. 2019",
"The 37-year-old has built a strong reputation for his tactical nous since retiring from playing. \u2014 SI.com , 24 June 2019",
"The industry will have to use its considerable commercial nous to hit its growth targets if Brexit provokes a deep rupture with the EU. \u2014 The Economist , 3 May 2018",
"Some creative nous , some flair \u2013 something to get England fans off their bloody seats for the first time in years. \u2014 SI.com , 21 Mar. 2018",
"The nous of captain Lee Wallace, the longest serving current Rangers player at seven years, was sorely missed today. \u2014 SI.com , 30 Apr. 2018",
"His establishment nous notwithstanding, Mr Pompeo is not playing Mr Trump so much as finding common cause with him. \u2014 The Economist , 15 Mar. 2018"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1678, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Greek noos, nous mind":""
},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"common sense",
"discreetness",
"discretion",
"gumption",
"horse sense",
"levelheadedness",
"policy",
"prudence",
"sense",
"sensibleness",
"wisdom",
"wit"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-163137",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"novel":{
"antonyms":[
"familiar",
"hackneyed",
"old",
"time-honored",
"tired",
"warmed-over"
],
"definitions":{
": an invented prose narrative that is usually long and complex and deals especially with human experience through a usually connected sequence of events":[],
": new and not resembling something formerly known or used":[
"New technologies are posing novel problems."
],
": not previously identified":[
"transmission of a novel coronavirus",
"a novel genetic mutation",
"novel bacterial strains"
],
": original or striking especially in conception or style":[
"a novel scheme to collect money",
"novel solutions"
],
": the literary genre consisting of novels":[]
},
"examples":[
"Adjective",
"She has suggested a novel approach to the problem.",
"Handheld computers are novel devices.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Yes, the idea of a woman like Lucy at that time being in charge in any way was so novel and unique. \u2014 Amy Harrity, Los Angeles Times , 17 June 2022",
"But the search for stronger emergency preparedness and disaster prevention on school grounds is not novel in Florida. \u2014 Natalia Galicza, Sun Sentinel , 3 June 2022",
"These turnout strategies are well grounded in behavioral science and used by many other groups, but EVP\u2019s focus on environmental voters is novel . \u2014 Liza Featherstone, The New Republic , 25 May 2022",
"The problem is that most of the children did not have enough concentration of the virus to enable more-sophisticated testing for a specific strain or to find out whether that strain might be novel . \u2014 Lena H. Sun, Washington Post , 17 May 2022",
"Long hours and tight deadlines are hardly novel at fast-growing tech companies like this, nor is a skewed sleep cycle rare for employees of foreign firms. \u2014 Georgia Wells, WSJ , 6 May 2022",
"The use of antitrust law to help balance the labor market isn\u2019t novel , but neither has it been widely used in the US. \u2014 Tim De Chant, Ars Technica , 17 Mar. 2022",
"When this film was released, the idea of a father who stayed at home with his children was so novel that it was deemed both heartwarming and hilarious. \u2014 Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press , 10 Mar. 2022",
"When this film was released, the idea of a father who stayed at home with his children was so novel that it was deemed both heartwarming and hilarious. \u2014 Amy Dickinson, oregonlive , 10 Mar. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"In this 1994 adaptation of Louis May Alcott's famous novel , Winona plays the iconic protofeminist Jo March. \u2014 Aim\u00e9e Lutkin, ELLE , 1 July 2022",
"Another murder mystery based on a book, Murder on the Orient Express is an adaptation of Agatha Christie's detective novel . \u2014 Annie Goldsmith, Town & Country , 30 June 2022",
"Franzen is a master of the family novel , and this one delves into the Midwestern Lambert family and their progeny transplanted to the East Coast. \u2014 The Week Staff, The Week , 27 June 2022",
"That influences a key aspect of the novel \u2014 the justice system. \u2014 Denise Davidson, San Diego Union-Tribune , 26 June 2022",
"Chris Pratt stars in this eight-episode adaptation of the best-selling novel by Jack Carr. \u2014 Scott D. Pierce, The Salt Lake Tribune , 26 June 2022",
"The haunting new song was penned by Swift (and produced by Aaron Dessner) for the soundtrack of the upcoming film adaptation of the Delia Owens novel . \u2014 Ashley Iasimone, Billboard , 26 June 2022",
"O\u2019Neal stars as the titular 18th-century Irish rogue and social climber in Stanley Kubrick\u2019s visually ravishing 1975 adaptation of Thackeray\u2019s 19th-century novel . \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 23 June 2022",
"The latest adaptation of a Suzanne Collins\u2019 novel will debut in theaters worldwide Nov. 17, 2023. \u2014 Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter , 22 June 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Adjective",
"1639, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun"
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English, borrowed from Anglo-French & continental Old French, \"new\" \u2014 more at nouveau":"Adjective",
"earlier nouell, nouelle \"short prose narrative,\" borrowed from Italian novella \u2014 more at novella":"Noun"
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8n\u00e4-v\u0259l"
],
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for novel Adjective new , novel , original , fresh mean having recently come into existence or use. new may apply to what is freshly made and unused new brick or has not been known before new designs or not experienced before. starts the new job novel applies to what is not only new but strange or unprecedented. a novel approach to the problem original applies to what is the first of its kind to exist. a man without one original idea fresh applies to what has not lost its qualities of newness such as liveliness, energy, brightness. a fresh start",
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"fresh",
"new",
"original",
"strange",
"unaccustomed",
"unfamiliar",
"unheard-of",
"unknown",
"unprecedented"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-085533",
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
]
},
"novelettish":{
"antonyms":[
"unsentimental"
],
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"examples":[
"readers will encounter surprisingly novelettish dialogue for a work that is supposed to be a literary novel"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1904, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccn\u00e4-v\u0259-\u02c8le-tish"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"chocolate-box",
"cloying",
"corny",
"drippy",
"fruity",
"gooey",
"lovey-dovey",
"maudlin",
"mawkish",
"mushy",
"saccharine",
"sappy",
"schmaltzy",
"sentimental",
"sloppy",
"slushy",
"soppy",
"soupy",
"spoony",
"spooney",
"sticky",
"sugarcoated",
"sugary",
"wet"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-115958",
"type":[
"adjective"
]
},
"novelties":{
"antonyms":[],
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": a small manufactured article intended mainly for personal or household adornment":[
"\u2014 usually used in plural Disney novelties filled the shelves."
],
": something (such as a song or food item) that provides often fleeting amusement and is often based on a theme":[
"\u2014 often used attributively The movie included a few novelty songs."
],
": something new or unusual":[
"the novelty of a self-driving car"
],
": the quality or state of being novel : newness":[
"an uncritical acceptance of novelty as advance",
"\u2014 H. M. Jones",
"A toy's novelty soon wears off."
]
},
"examples":[
"the novelty of space exploration",
"Electric-powered cars are still novelties .",
"Eating shark meat is a novelty to many people.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"It\u2019s not the same as just generating randomness as a form of novelty . \u2014 Sandee Lamotte, CNN , 9 June 2022",
"Although the core sound of the band remains intact, there are some glimpses of novelty littered throughout. \u2014 Grant Sharples, SPIN , 25 May 2022",
"Pairing antique decor with contemporary fixtures also added a touch of novelty . \u2014 Nafeesah Allen, House Beautiful , 21 May 2022",
"Variations that limit the possible word space (i.e., Lewdle) or tack on more simultaneous games (i.e., Sedecordle) bring back some of the novelty but can only go so far. \u2014 Kyle Orland, Ars Technica , 29 Apr. 2022",
"The pairs were then ranked by assessing their gross number of ideas, as well as those concepts\u2019 degree of novelty , and asked to submit their best idea. \u2014 Bret Stetka, Scientific American , 27 Apr. 2022",
"His campaign, like Macron\u2019s in 2017, had the benefit of novelty , which assured him a disproportionate amount of media coverage and for a short time a small lead over Le Pen. \u2014 Arthur Goldhammer, The New Republic , 7 Apr. 2022",
"Determined to reawaken his wife\u2019s deadened spirit, Marty suggested splashes of novelty . \u2014 Michelle Ruiz, Vogue , 5 Apr. 2022",
"When Yola came to public prominence, she was welcomed but widely considered something of a novelty , too. \u2014 Chris Willman, Variety , 31 Mar. 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English novelte, borrowed from Anglo-French novelt\u00e9, from novel \"new, novel entry 1 \" + -t\u00e9 -ty":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8n\u00e4-v\u0259l-t\u0113"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"freshness",
"newness",
"originality"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-180115",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"novelty":{
"antonyms":[],
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": a small manufactured article intended mainly for personal or household adornment":[
"\u2014 usually used in plural Disney novelties filled the shelves."
],
": something (such as a song or food item) that provides often fleeting amusement and is often based on a theme":[
"\u2014 often used attributively The movie included a few novelty songs."
],
": something new or unusual":[
"the novelty of a self-driving car"
],
": the quality or state of being novel : newness":[
"an uncritical acceptance of novelty as advance",
"\u2014 H. M. Jones",
"A toy's novelty soon wears off."
]
},
"examples":[
"the novelty of space exploration",
"Electric-powered cars are still novelties .",
"Eating shark meat is a novelty to many people.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"It\u2019s not the same as just generating randomness as a form of novelty . \u2014 Sandee Lamotte, CNN , 9 June 2022",
"Although the core sound of the band remains intact, there are some glimpses of novelty littered throughout. \u2014 Grant Sharples, SPIN , 25 May 2022",
"Pairing antique decor with contemporary fixtures also added a touch of novelty . \u2014 Nafeesah Allen, House Beautiful , 21 May 2022",
"Variations that limit the possible word space (i.e., Lewdle) or tack on more simultaneous games (i.e., Sedecordle) bring back some of the novelty but can only go so far. \u2014 Kyle Orland, Ars Technica , 29 Apr. 2022",
"The pairs were then ranked by assessing their gross number of ideas, as well as those concepts\u2019 degree of novelty , and asked to submit their best idea. \u2014 Bret Stetka, Scientific American , 27 Apr. 2022",
"His campaign, like Macron\u2019s in 2017, had the benefit of novelty , which assured him a disproportionate amount of media coverage and for a short time a small lead over Le Pen. \u2014 Arthur Goldhammer, The New Republic , 7 Apr. 2022",
"Determined to reawaken his wife\u2019s deadened spirit, Marty suggested splashes of novelty . \u2014 Michelle Ruiz, Vogue , 5 Apr. 2022",
"When Yola came to public prominence, she was welcomed but widely considered something of a novelty , too. \u2014 Chris Willman, Variety , 31 Mar. 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English novelte, borrowed from Anglo-French novelt\u00e9, from novel \"new, novel entry 1 \" + -t\u00e9 -ty":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8n\u00e4-v\u0259l-t\u0113"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"freshness",
"newness",
"originality"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-095410",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"novice":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": a person admitted to probationary membership in a religious community":[
"The novices spend part of each day in prayer and meditation."
],
": beginner , tyro":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8n\u00e4-v\u0259s"
],
"synonyms":[
"abecedarian",
"apprentice",
"babe",
"beginner",
"colt",
"cub",
"fledgling",
"freshman",
"greenhorn",
"neophyte",
"newbie",
"newcomer",
"novitiate",
"punk",
"recruit",
"rook",
"rookie",
"tenderfoot",
"tyro",
"virgin"
],
"antonyms":[
"old hand",
"old-timer",
"vet",
"veteran"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[
"Novices serve time as scullery serfs as they work toward the privilege of trailing a pastry chef \u2026 \u2014 Guy Trebay , New York Times , 4 Sept. 2002",
"For the novice , walking the course also means being scared senseless by all the possibilities to screw up. \u2014 Tim Keown , ESPN , 17 Sept. 2001",
"Yet it's obvious to him and everyone else who the novice is here, the book-learned tournament virgin. \u2014 James McManus , Harper's , December 2000",
"Much defter than one would have thought possible from the length of her fingernails, Toula had no fear of high fast notes; her flair, mounted between Andrea's perfectionist reserve and Alice's novice awkwardness, seemed all too displayed. \u2014 John Updike , The Afterlife , 1994",
"He's a novice in cooking.",
"a book for the novice chess player",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"One of Hunt\u2019s primary opponents, Wayne Johnson, has sued, complaining that the political novice is receiving an unfair advantage through his frequent appearances on Fox News, which Hunt\u2019s campaign denies. \u2014 Clyde Mcgrady, Washington Post , 20 June 2022",
"In 1979, a political novice named Jane Byrne became mayor of Chicago. \u2014 Chicago Tribune Staff, Chicago Tribune , 19 June 2022",
"After winning the election as a political novice with 73% of the vote, Mr. Zelensky\u2019s public approval rating had fallen to only 25% last October. \u2014 Daniel Twining, WSJ , 6 May 2022",
"Hatch entered the Senate as a political novice in 1977 and left 42 years later as one its greatest members in history. \u2014 Brian Maffly, The Salt Lake Tribune , 6 May 2022",
"Several Republicans did challenge DeWine for the nomination, including former Congressman Jim Renacci and political novice Joe Blystone. \u2014 Paul Sracic, CNN , 4 May 2022",
"The primary winner will face Republican challenger Eric Brewer, a former mayor of East Cleveland, or political novice James Hemphill this fall although the seat is generally considered safe despite national headwinds for Democrats in the midterms. \u2014 Nikole Killion, CBS News , 3 May 2022",
"And scientist and entrepreneur Bilal Mahmood, a political novice , is staking his claim on fresh ideas and innovation \u2014 and on his outsider status. \u2014 Danielle Echeverria, San Francisco Chronicle , 15 Feb. 2022",
"Johnson, a political novice , had never run for office and had few credentials and little experience\u2014especially compared to then-Senator Russ Feingold, a 27-year veteran of Wisconsin and national Democratic politics. \u2014 Daniel Strauss, The New Republic , 5 Jan. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English, borrowed from Anglo-French, \"probationer in a religious community\" (continental Old French also, \"inexperienced person\"), borrowed from Late Latin nov\u012bcius, going back to Latin, \"newly enslaved person, person recently entered into a condition,\" as adjective, \"newly imported, recently discovered, fashionable,\" from novus \"new\" + -\u012bcius -itious \u2014 more at new entry 1":""
},
"first_known_use":{
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-151637"
},
"novitiate":{
"antonyms":[
"old hand",
"old-timer",
"vet",
"veteran"
],
"definitions":{
": a house where novices are trained":[],
": novice":[],
": the period or state of being a novice":[]
},
"examples":[
"a novitiate in the rarefied world of international diplomacy, the recently appointed ambassador is treading cautiously",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Her name is Cristina (Ioana Bugarin), and, given that her first act is to sneak out of the convent with a change of clothes and to be ferried by taxi to the nearby town, one fears that her novitiate has gone awry. \u2014 The New Yorker , 3 June 2022",
"There\u2019s something almost old-world about Sarah Jo, who has the clothes of a 1950s teenager and the manners of an eager novitiate . \u2014 Jourdain Searles, The Hollywood Reporter , 22 Jan. 2022",
"Julie Andrews stars as a novitiate turned governess in this beloved 1965 musical set in pre-WWII Austria. \u2014 Tribune News Service, cleveland , 19 Dec. 2021",
"Julie Andrews stars as a novitiate turned governess in this beloved 1965 musical set in pre-WWII Austria. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 19 Dec. 2021",
"The film stars Taissa Farmiga, Vera Farmiga\u2019s younger sister, as a novitiate in 1952 who is sent by the Vatican to investigate a Romanian covenant following the suicide of one of its nuns. \u2014 Lillian Brown, Vulture , 3 June 2021",
"The Christian Brothers first bought property up here in 1930, establishing a school, winery and novitiate . \u2014 SFChronicle.com , 13 Oct. 2020",
"Kohlhaas is punished, finally, not for his crimes but for his novitiate status. \u2014 Dustin Illingworth, The New Yorker , 20 May 2020",
"In opening-night remarks, director Gemma Whelan noted that Burke Brogan was once a novitiate , a nun in training, who was assigned to a convent with a Magdalene Laundry. \u2014 oregonlive , 24 Sep. 2019"
],
"first_known_use":{
"circa 1518, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"borrowed from Middle French & Medieval Latin; Middle French noviciat \"period of being a novice,\" borrowed from Medieval Latin nov\u012bci\u0101tus, from Late Latin nov\u012bcius novice + Latin -\u0101tus -ate entry 2":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"n\u014d-\u02c8vi-sh\u0259t",
"n\u0259-"
],
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"abecedarian",
"apprentice",
"babe",
"beginner",
"colt",
"cub",
"fledgling",
"freshman",
"greenhorn",
"neophyte",
"newbie",
"newcomer",
"novice",
"punk",
"recruit",
"rook",
"rookie",
"tenderfoot",
"tyro",
"virgin"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-182920",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"now":{
"antonyms":[
"'cause",
"as",
"as long as",
"because",
"being (as ",
"considering",
"for",
"inasmuch as",
"seeing",
"since",
"whereas"
],
"definitions":{
": at the present time or moment":[
"Now is the time for action."
],
": at the time referred to":[
"now the trouble began"
],
": by this time":[
"has been teaching now for twenty years"
],
": constantly aware of what is new":[
"now people",
"the now generation"
],
": excitingly new":[
"now clothes"
],
": in the time immediately before the present":[
"thought of them just now"
],
": in the time immediately to follow : forthwith":[
"come in now"
],
": in view of the fact that : since":[
"\u2014 often followed by that now that we are here"
],
": of or relating to the present time : existing":[
"the now president"
],
": sometimes":[
"now one and now another"
],
": the present time or moment":[
"been ill up to now"
],
": under the present circumstances":[
"Since my plan has failed, we must now try his."
],
"National Organization for Women":[]
},
"examples":[
"Adverb",
"We were having trouble before, but everything's okay now .",
"I'm feeling much better now , thank you.",
"I love you now and I'll love you forever.",
"Now 's the time for action.",
"\u201cAnd now ,\u201d he said, \u201call we have to do is wait.\u201d",
"\u201cCan we talk?\u201d \u201cNot now . I'm really busy.\u201d",
"He knows now that he was wrong.",
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"I'll repeat my question now that you are paying attention.",
"Noun",
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"The kids are supposed to be in bed by now .",
"That's enough for now , but we may need some more later.",
"Things are fine for now .",
"Fifty years from now you'll be telling your grandchildren about this day.",
"She's due back a week from now .",
"We'll be here from now until November.",
"From now on , no one can use my car without my permission.",
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"questioned the moral values of the now generation",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adverb",
"This now holds most true in the worlds of fashion and beauty. \u2014 Bianca Salonga, Forbes , 4 July 2022",
"But now enrollment was steadily growing, especially from out of state; 17% of its undergraduates come from California. \u2014 Daniel Golden, ProPublica , 4 July 2022",
"However, what\u2019s happening now is nothing compared to what\u2019s anticipated in the coming weeks. \u2014 David Meyer, Fortune , 4 July 2022",
"This instance with her child, her realizing that her son is now being abused by Derrick, really woke her up. \u2014 Alamin Yohannes, EW.com , 4 July 2022",
"And now the support is coming from the highest office in the land. \u2014 Ann Killion, San Francisco Chronicle , 3 July 2022",
"The vehicle may also have had a license plate frame with a plastic chain design that is now damaged and missing pieces. \u2014 Rosana Hughes, ajc , 3 July 2022",
"The foam gas-entrapping material, or GEM, was inspired by the whipping siphons used at Starbucks, said James D. Byrne, first author on the study and now an assistant professor of oncology and biomedical engineering at University of Iowa Health Care. \u2014 Akila Muthukumar, STAT , 3 July 2022",
"Joining me now to discuss is Homeland Security Secretary is Alejandro Mayorkas. \u2014 ABC News , 3 July 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"So pack some sunscreen and a towel, and enjoy the last warm days of the year wearing one of these need-to-know- now brands. \u2014 Nila Do Simon, Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveler , 22 Sep. 2020",
"The see-now-buy- now collection included jewelry, eyewear, shoes and clothing. \u2014 Washington Post , 24 Sep. 2019",
"The see-now-buy- now collection included jewelry, eyewear, shoes and clothing. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 24 Sep. 2019",
"The Model 3 now starts at $38,990, according to Tesla\u2019s website. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 16 July 2019",
"In Augustine\u2019s formulation, a faithful person doesn\u2019t merely forget the past, that collection of dead nows . \u2014 Christian Wiman, WSJ , 21 June 2019",
"Dubbed 'Tommy x Zendaya,' the duo's first see-now, buy- now collection is slated to debut on March 2 at Paris Fashion Week, WWD reports. \u2014 Lauren Alexis Fisher, Harper's BAZAAR , 8 Jan. 2019",
"There will also be a Tommy x Zendaya capsule collection to drop in a see-now-buy- now runway show in February. \u2014 Brooke Bobb, Vogue , 16 Oct. 2018",
"Not only that, her son, Miles, is gay, which at first was problematic given their Southern-religious upbringing but nows seems to be OK. \u2014 Christopher Rosa, Glamour , 15 June 2018",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"And three months after that, Lodge proposed to his now -wife in December 2021. \u2014 Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE.com , 10 June 2022",
"Auerbach produced albums for Cage the Elephant, The Pretenders and Jake Bugg, while Carney worked with his now -wife, Michelle Branch, as well as Tennis and Karen Elson. \u2014 Daniel Kohn, SPIN , 2 June 2022",
"Even after their divorce, Diana continued to wear the piece, and in 2010, Prince William gave it as an engagement ring to his now -wife, Kate Middleton. \u2014 Jennifer Newman, Town & Country , 17 May 2022",
"In the face of that negativity, the premiere drew supporters including John Ramirez, who cosplayed as Doctor Strange and who at the start of the pandemic in 2020 used El Capitan\u2019s marquee to propose to his now -wife. \u2014 Jason Armond, Los Angeles Times , 7 May 2022",
"Sun \u2013 who along with his now -ex-wife operated a popular Clifton Chinese restaurant, Fortune Noodle House \u2013 was sentenced Thursday to 6\u00bd years in prison. \u2014 Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer , 15 Apr. 2022",
"Three months after news broke of their split, Lodge proposed to his now -wife in December 2021. \u2014 Shafiq Najib, PEOPLE.com , 13 Apr. 2022",
"In a new interview with People, the now cancer-free actor shared more about that time in his life. \u2014 Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR , 9 Mar. 2022",
"Sheeran also sparked a relationship with his now -wife Cherry Seaborn at this exact party. \u2014 Rania Aniftos, Billboard , 11 Feb. 2022"
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"There\u2019s little use for a spreadsheet app that unexpectedly changes a number value every now and then . \u2014 Eben Bayer, Forbes , 24 June 2022",
"And, now and then , to enhance the sensation of dreariness, rain did drip from the grayness. \u2014 Martin Weil, Washington Post , 12 June 2022",
"Tenerowicz also chimes in on Twitter every now and then . \u2014 Jeremiah Holloway, The Courier-Journal , 11 June 2022",
"But even Mayim, a professional with years of experience juggling an array of projects, can get things mixed up every now and then . \u2014 Selena Barrientos, Good Housekeeping , 6 June 2022",
"Hope still swings by for dessert every now and then , but hope is two-faced. \u2014 Ron Winters, Los Angeles Times , 3 June 2022",
"The government can chase down supply, seize massive volumes of illicit goods, spend billions routing networks of traffickers and even topple a major crime family every now and then . \u2014 WSJ , 31 May 2022",
"May 18, 2022: Harry Makes a Rare Comment About Olivia Harry and Olivia famously keep a low profile, spare a paparazzi photo or two every now and then . \u2014 Leah Campano, Seventeen , 18 May 2022",
"Despite mixing in brights every now and then , Bieber\u2019s go-to mani tends to be a continuation of the clean-girl theme with a spin on sheer, nude nails, buffed into a perfect almond shape. \u2014 Elle Turner, Glamour , 18 May 2022"
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"To be sure, a grand scheme on that scale seems quite a reach nowadays . \u2014 William Pesek, Forbes , 24 June 2022",
"The Accord may no longer be Honda's bread and butter\u2014that would be the CR-V crossover nowadays \u2014but the perennially 10Best-winning sedan is set to enter a new generation soon. \u2014 Joey Capparella, Car and Driver , 23 June 2022",
"While executives don the classic suit at conferences, albeit more often tieless than not nowadays , Bankman-Fried wears shorts and tee-shirts. \u2014 Declan Harty, Fortune , 18 June 2022",
"There aren\u2019t many things to celebrate nowadays , but biotech innovation is one. \u2014 Allysia Finley, WSJ , 15 June 2022",
"Humble jalape\u00f1os have Mexican origins but are grown all over the country nowadays . \u2014 Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens , 8 June 2022",
"The term is often mentioned in the same breath as Beaujolais Nouveau, early-release French gamay; but nowadays , carbonic approaches are practiced all over the wine world, and applied to a variety of red grapes. \u2014 Ellen Bhang, BostonGlobe.com , 7 June 2022",
"Directed by Daniel Duran, the music video (and single) tells the story of a rare kind of love, one that\u2019s not found nowadays . \u2014 Jessica Roiz, Billboard , 1 June 2022",
"We are spoiled nowadays \u2013our computers are so unbelievable. \u2014 PCMAG , 1 June 2022"
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"And there will be nowhere to hide for you - neither on the shores of the Caspian Sea, over which your missiles are launched nor in Belarus... \u2014 Lawrence Richard, Fox News , 27 June 2022",
"In an alternate reality, financially compromised Barcelona\u2014La Liga runner-up last time around\u2014would be nowhere near prepared if the matches resumed sooner than expected. \u2014 Henry Flynn, Forbes , 26 June 2022",
"Higher rates mean the cost of borrowing goes up and nowhere is this more true than with credit-card debt. \u2014 Julia Carpenter, WSJ , 15 June 2022",
"But the proof is in the energy: There is nowhere like Baldwin & Co. \u2014 Parker Diakite, Essence , 14 June 2022",
"Stepien and Jason Miller, another top campaign adviser, both testified that Giuliani was the one pressuring Trump to claim victory on election night, when the vote tally was nowhere near complete. \u2014 Libby Cathey, ABC News , 13 June 2022",
"Year after year of rising valuations has created a pervasive feeling that there is nowhere to go but up. \u2014 Rachel Lerman, Washington Post , 11 June 2022",
"But nowhere is that default more dangerous than in medical research. \u2014 Laine Bruzek, Fortune , 10 June 2022",
"During the first two months of the season, the old Muncy had been nowhere to be found. \u2014 Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times , 9 June 2022",
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"The most enduring symbol of that series: Manu Ginobili at age 36, weaving his way through traffic in Game 5, giving a stiff-arm to 2013 tormentor Ray Allen before exploding for an out-of- nowhere dunk on Chris Bosh. \u2014 Jeff Mcdonald, ExpressNews.com , 18 May 2020",
"While the series has officially concluded, this comeback special fast forwards to an entirely new, out-of- nowhere plot point and is therefore easy to watch for novices. \u2014 Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica , 13 May 2020",
"The closure of residential programs is particularly hard on recovering addicts faced with the elements and nowhere else to go, Burns points out. \u2014 Nicole Sganga, CBS News , 3 Apr. 2020",
"Most of us have plenty of time on our hands and nowhere to go. \u2014 Michelle Krupa, CNN , 29 Mar. 2020",
"An early, out-of- nowhere jump scare keeps you on edge the entire time, even though the rest of the movie's pretty quiet as Rachel (Naomi Watts) attempts to save her son from the extremely pissed off ghost Samara. \u2014 Katherine J Igoe, Marie Claire , 19 Mar. 2020",
"The new coronavirus has brought sports across the globe to a halt, but perhaps nowhere was that abrupt ending more stunning than in the locker room of the UK rifle team. \u2014 Jon Hale, The Courier-Journal , 20 Mar. 2020",
"An out-of- nowhere VP choice might be enough to generate a boomlet of media attention, but there are limited options. \u2014 Walter Shapiro, The New Republic , 8 Apr. 2020",
"As were the Goin' to Work Pistons from 2002-2008, and the out-of- nowhere Tigers from 2006, Justin Verlander's first two no-hitters and the four straight AL Central Division championships. \u2014 Kirkland Crawford, Detroit Free Press , 20 Mar. 2020",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"The familiar red and yellow colors are nowhere to be found. \u2014 Mary Ilyushina, Washington Post , 12 June 2022",
"But Holly, who was only an infant at the time, was nowhere to be found. \u2014 Stephanie Pagones, Fox News , 10 June 2022",
"When officers responded to the McDonald's, James was nowhere to be seen, so officers drove around the neighborhood, according to the NYPD. \u2014 Ivan Pereira, ABC News , 13 Apr. 2022",
"Mom is incarcerated for drug use and Dad is nowhere to be found. \u2014 Mary Jane Brewer, cleveland , 12 May 2022",
"When police went to Vallow\u2019s home to conduct a welfare check at the prompting of his grandmother that November, Joshua was nowhere to be found. \u2014 NBC News , 3 May 2022",
"On November 2, 2016, Keith Papini returned home and his wife of seven years, Sherri, was nowhere to be found. \u2014 NBC News , 26 Apr. 2022",
"Gondoliers gossiped nearby in clusters, awaiting the tourists that \u2014 uniquely in recent Venetian history \u2014 were nowhere to be found. \u2014 New York Times , 16 Apr. 2022",
"That\u2019s more than 10 degrees below normal, plus the sun was nowhere to be found, as per usual. \u2014 Washington Post , 7 Apr. 2022"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"His Martin is a nowhere man of great distinction, stuck in a nowheresville of a movie. \u2014 Stephanie Zacharek, Time , 19 Mar. 2021",
"My parents were born in South Korea, but I was born in Los Angeles, raised in a nowheresville suburb on frozen TV dinners and laugh-track sitcoms. \u2014 Longreads , 1 Aug. 2017"
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"What adds newness, nowness , and freshness are ingenious details, novel styling permutations, and innovative fabrics. \u2014 Lisa Armstrong, Harper's BAZAAR , 26 Sep. 2017",
"This eclipse is happening along your axis of nowness , and you\u2019re being asked to return to the innocent potency of lighting the match without having to envision the entirety of the territory. \u2014 Bess Matassa, Teen Vogue , 19 Aug. 2017"
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"In Colorado, Lani Malmberg and her son Donny Benz manage a herd of about 1,200 goats and have traveled to 17 states to create firebreaks, remove brush and noxious plants, and aerate the soil. \u2014 Cathy Free, Washington Post , 21 June 2022",
"It\u2019s an unflinching examination of a time when harmful racial stereotypes contributed to a noxious public perception about race \u2014 a societal problem whose echoes can be heard still. \u2014 Thomas Farragher, BostonGlobe.com , 20 June 2022",
"That left her with two options: a home in a noxious apartment there or no home at all. \u2014 Alan Judd, ajc , 19 June 2022",
"The Senate passed legislation to expand healthcare and benefits for millions of veterans, especially those exposed to noxious chemicals. \u2014 WSJ , 17 June 2022",
"Or to come close to so many rattlesnakes and noxious plants? \u2014 Outside Online , 13 June 2022",
"Sunk by a noxious combination of flat writing and flatter directing, the actors never get enough runway to make these characters anything but facsimiles of overwrought tropes. \u2014 Caroline Framke, Variety , 10 June 2022",
"Despite long hours in cold temperatures, the crew found the work energizing; the absence of deafening noise and noxious fumes was refreshing. \u2014 Nick Romeo, The New Yorker , 4 May 2022",
"The face value of this reality \u2014 the possibility of stripping womb-carriers of their dignity, safety, autonomy and choice \u2014 is a noxious fog that numbs the mind and restricts visibility. \u2014 Marina Gomberg, The Salt Lake Tribune , 30 May 2022"
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"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":""
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"Middle English noxius, borrowed from Latin noxius \"guilty, delinquent, harmful, injurious\" (derivative of noxa \"injurious behavior, harm, mischief\") + -us -ous ; noxa derivative (perhaps with -s- as a desiderative suffix) from the base of noc\u0113re \"to damage (things), injure, harm (persons),\" going back to Indo-European *no\u1e31-\u00e9i\u032fe- \"destroy\" (with semantic weakening in Latin), whence also Sanskrit n\u0101\u015b\u00e1yati \"(s/he) destroys,\" causative derivatives from a verbal base *ne\u1e31- \"disappear, pass out of existence, perish,\" whence, with varying ablaut grades, Sanskrit n\u00e1\u015byati \"(s/he) is lost, perishes,\" Avestan n\u0105sat \u0330 \"has gone away, is lost,\" Tocharian B n\u00e4k- \"destroy,\" (in middle voice) \"disappear, be destroyed\"":""
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"\u02c8n\u00e4k-sh\u0259s"
],
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for noxious pernicious , baneful , noxious , deleterious , detrimental mean exceedingly harmful. pernicious implies irreparable harm done through evil or insidious corrupting or undermining. the claim that pornography has a pernicious effect on society baneful implies injury through poisoning or destroying. the baneful notion that discipline destroys creativity noxious applies to what is both offensive and injurious to the health of a body or mind. noxious chemical fumes deleterious applies to what has an often unsuspected harmful effect. a diet found to have deleterious effects detrimental implies obvious harmfulness to something specified. the detrimental effects of excessive drinking",
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"insalubrious",
"noisome",
"sickly",
"unhealthful",
"unhealthy",
"unwholesome"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-072439",
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
]
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": a part in a rocket engine that accelerates the exhaust gases from the combustion chamber to a high velocity":[],
": a projecting vent of something":[],
": a short tube with a taper or constriction used (as on a hose) to speed up or direct a flow of fluid":[],
": nose":[]
},
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"in this classic film noir, a private eye gets his nozzle sliced when he starts poking it into places where it's not welcome",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"This hose has the most nozzle functions of the ones on this list, with 10 to choose from. \u2014 Kylee Mcguigan, Popular Mechanics , 14 Apr. 2022",
"For our hard floor straight-line pickup tests, large and small debris is deposited onto a marked area of the floor (based on the width of the opening of the robot vacuum\u2019s nozzle ). \u2014 Carolyn Fort\u00e9, Good Housekeeping , 8 June 2022",
"These floaties are easy to blow up, too, thanks to the single- nozzle design. \u2014 Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure , 1 June 2022",
"Its best features include an ergonomic spray- nozzle design, a pleasant citrus scent, and a dual-action trigger (offering a wide-angle spray for large areas or a precise stream for spot cleaning). \u2014 Maxwell B. Mortimer, Car and Driver , 8 Mar. 2022",
"The AquaOasis has over 38,000 4.5-star ratings on Amazon, thanks to its quiet noise level, 360-degree rotating nozzle for precise vapor flow, automatic shut-off, and no need for a filter. \u2014 Malia Griggs, SELF , 14 Jan. 2022",
"Do not get too close to the surface with the nozzle . \u2014 Kristina Mcguirk, Better Homes & Gardens , 11 May 2022",
"Our photographer noted that this bottle also had the strongest and widest spray nozzle . \u2014 Charles Dryer, Car and Driver , 17 Mar. 2022",
"Then hit the trigger button and jets of steam will burst from the nozzle . \u2014 Amy Schulman, PEOPLE.com , 5 Mar. 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1683, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"diminutive of nose":""
},
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"\u02c8n\u00e4-z\u0259l"
],
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"synonyms":[
"beak",
"conk",
"honker",
"neb",
"nose",
"proboscis",
"schnoz",
"schnozz",
"schnozzle",
"smeller",
"snoot",
"snout"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-170253",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"nonhemolytic":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":{
": not causing or characterized by hemolysis : not hemolytic":[
"a nonhemolytic streptococcus"
]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccn\u00e4n-\u02cch\u0113-m\u0259-\u02c8li-tik"
],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{
"1898, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-141619"
},
"novus ordo seclorum":{
"type":[
"Latin phrase"
],
"definitions":{
": a new succession of ages":[
"\u2014 motto on the reverse of the Great Seal of the U.S."
]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccn\u022f-wu\u0307s-\u02c8\u022fr-\u02ccd\u014d-s\u0101-\u02c8kl\u022fr-u\u0307m"
],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-141933"
},
"not much":{
"type":[
"idiom"
],
"definitions":{
": to not be very good, important, or impressive":[
"The food was n't much ."
],
": a small amount of (something)":[
"That was n't much help.",
"There is n't much difference between the two.",
"There's not much food in the house."
]
},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-141949"
},
"non-entertainment":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":{
": not relating to, involved with, or providing entertainment":[
"non-entertainment apps/shows",
"\u2026 the supposedly non-entertainment (i.e., news) sector \u2026",
"\u2014 Erik Wemple"
]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccn\u00e4n-\u02ccen-t\u0259r-\u02c8t\u0101n-m\u0259nt"
],
"synonyms":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{
"1894, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-142252"
},
"notice to quit":{
"type":[
"noun phrase"
],
"definitions":{
": a formal warning to someone that he or she will have to leave (leased premises)":[
"The landlord gave the tenants notice to quit (the premises)."
]
},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-142403"
},
"not (even) blink":{
"type":[
"idiom"
],
"definitions":{
": to not seem surprised or upset at all":[
"Laura didn't (even) blink when I told her that the car was gone."
]
},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-142549"
},
"nosing":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8n\u014d-zi\u014b"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{
"1773, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-142617"
},
"northwardly":{
"type":[
"adverb"
],
"definitions":{
": in a northern direction":[
"the seabed extending northwardly approximately 250 feet",
"\u2014 Bahamas Acts",
"a northwardly wind"
]
},
"pronounciation":[
"-li",
"-dl\u0113"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-142645"
},
"northwest":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"geographical name",
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": to, toward, or in the northwest":[],
"province of the northern part of the Republic of South Africa bordering Botswana area 44,861 square miles (116,190 square kilometers), population 3,509,953":[],
": coming from the northwest":[
"a northwest wind"
],
": situated toward or at the northwest":[
"the northwest corner"
],
": the general direction between north and west":[],
": the point midway between the north and west compass points":[],
": regions or countries lying to the northwest of a specified or implied point of orientation":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"nautical n\u022fr-\u02c8west",
"n\u022frth-\u02c8west"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[
"Adverb",
"It's about 80 miles northwest of here.",
"I headed northwest on Route 1.",
"Adjective",
"the northwest corner of the building",
"Noun",
"A mountain range is in the northwest of the country.",
"We traveled throughout the Northwest .",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adverb",
"Louisville, Colorado, a city northwest of Denver, is hoping to continue its firework show in an effort to prevent wildfires. \u2014 Payton Major And Haley Brink, CNN , 2 July 2022",
"The city of Isesaki, northwest of Tokyo, saw a record 104 degrees \u2014 the highest temperature ever recorded in June for Japan. \u2014 Ian Livingston, Washington Post , 29 June 2022",
"While the museum is teamLAB\u2019s home base, the collective also has a second outdoor installation, called Resonating Life in the Acorn Forest, which opened in 2020 in Musashino Woods Park in Tokorozawa, a city about 30 miles northwest of Tokyo. \u2014 Jennifer Nalewicki, Smithsonian Magazine , 16 June 2022",
"The city, roughly 230 miles northwest of Detroit, has no tornado sirens, officials said, but people in the area were alerted to the storm by emergency notifications on their cellphones. \u2014 New York Times , 21 May 2022",
"The twister hit Gaylord, a city of about 4,200 people roughly 230 miles northwest of Detroit, at around 3:45 p.m. \u2014 John Flesher And Ed White, Chicago Tribune , 21 May 2022",
"The twister hit Gaylord, a city of about 4,200 people roughly 230 miles northwest of Detroit. \u2014 Editors, USA TODAY , 21 May 2022",
"It will be held June 30-July 2 at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club in North Plains, Oregon, which is about 20 miles northwest of Portland. \u2014 Lorenzo Reyes, USA TODAY , 21 June 2022",
"The city is northwest of Severodonetsk, where Russian forces are battling with Ukrainian troops in the city center. \u2014 Anchorage Daily News , 4 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Our neighbors to the northwest are following in our footsteps. \u2014 Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 27 May 2022",
"Two of the boats were located on Monday afternoon, drifting about 65 kilometers (40 miles) south of the archipelago, which lies off the northwest coast of Africa. \u2014 Ashifa Kassam, ajc , 26 Apr. 2022",
"April 22, 2022 Sunday will start out dry, but a cold front will bring a chance of light showers later in the day, mainly for southwest Washington and near the northwest Oregon coast. \u2014 oregonlive , 22 Apr. 2022",
"Despite being technically part of Spain, the Canary Islands are located in the Atlantic Ocean, just 62 miles off the northwest coast of the African mainland and more than 1,000 miles from Madrid. \u2014 Isabelle Kliger, Forbes , 21 Apr. 2022",
"Maui's northwest coast is home to scenic bays with pristine beaches that offer perfect sunbathing, snorkeling, and surfing conditions. \u2014 Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure , 19 Apr. 2022",
"Cannon Beach, Oregon \u2014 The Tillamook Rock Lighthouse off the northwest coast of Oregon is for sale, for $6.5 million. \u2014 CBS News , 29 Mar. 2022",
"The plan to turn the northwest Red Sea coast into a high-tech hub was initially announced in 2017 by the Crown Prince. \u2014 Carmela Chirinos, Fortune , 18 Mar. 2022",
"The strong winds from Storm Celia off the northwest coast of Africa picked up dust from the Sahara desert and lofted it into the atmosphere. \u2014 Monica Garrett, CNN , 16 Mar. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Skies could partially clear later in the day as a breeze picks up from the northwest behind the front. \u2014 Molly Robey, Washington Post , 26 June 2022",
"The Houthis now occupy the area of northwest Yemen where the Safer is moored. \u2014 Ed Caesar, The New Yorker , 25 June 2022",
"Dozens of firefighters from area departments battled the blaze, which started about 4 p.m. Tuesday in Holly, about 53 miles (85 kilometers) northwest of Detroit. \u2014 Fox News , 22 June 2022",
"The spreading fire caused the high-speed train service from Madrid to Spain\u2019s northwest to be cut on Saturday. \u2014 Joseph Wilson, Anchorage Daily News , 19 June 2022",
"The spreading fire caused the high-speed train service from Madrid to Spain\u2019s northwest to be cut on Saturday. \u2014 Joseph Wilson, ajc , 19 June 2022",
"In two local referenda that drew less attention, voters in coastal Ventura County northwest of L.A. rejected new restrictions on oil and gas development. \u2014 The Editorial Board, WSJ , 17 June 2022",
"Ziply Fiber, in fifth place, took over most of Frontier\u2019s northwest operations(Opens in a new window) in 2020. \u2014 Eric Griffith, PCMAG , 17 June 2022",
"Upon getting the call of the missing child, officers went to the babysitter's home in the Pawtucketville section of northwest Lowell and immediately began searching the neighborhood. \u2014 Bill Hutchinson, ABC News , 15 June 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above":"Adverb",
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Adjective",
"12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun"
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-143106"
},
"no cause for alarm":{
"type":[
"idiom"
],
"definitions":{
": no reason to be worried or afraid":[]
},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-143813"
},
"nocebo":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": a harmless substance or treatment that when taken by or administered to a patient is associated with harmful side effects or worsening of symptoms due to negative expectations or the psychological condition of the patient":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccn\u014d-\u02c8s\u0113-(\u02cc)b\u014d"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"As such, the researchers argue that highlighting the potential for nocebo responses could reduce side effects and help improve vaccine uptake. \u2014 Beth Mole, Ars Technica , 19 Jan. 2022",
"Hudson says there may be a placebo effect available to marathoners who believe strongly in the benefits of a training volume reduction, but the current narrative seems more likely to produce the opposite effect on performance, a nocebo . \u2014 Leo Spall, Outside Online , 11 Oct. 2019",
"Whereas a placebo is an inert substance that exerts a beneficial effect, a nocebo is an inert substance that exerts an unpleasant effect. \u2014 Richard Klasco, New York Times , 1 June 2018",
"About 5 percent developed myalgias while taking the statin atorvastatin (brand name Lipitor), and about half that many developed myalgias while taking placebo, or more precisely, nocebo . \u2014 Richard Klasco, New York Times , 1 June 2018"
],
"history_and_etymology":{
"borrowed from Latin noc\u0113b\u014d \"I will harm\" (1st person person singular of noc\u0113re \"to damage, harm\"), on the model of placebo \u2014 more at noxious":""
},
"first_known_use":{
"1961, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-144225"
},
"nose bag":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": a bag that is used for feeding an animal":[]
},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-144702"
},
"noseband":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": the part of a headstall that passes over a horse's nose":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8n\u014dz-\u02ccband"
],
"synonyms":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Vogmask These filter masks claim to filter out airborne particulate .3 microns or larger, and additionally come with an exhalation valve and noseband for a tighter fit. \u2014 Hanna Horvath, NBC News , 3 June 2020",
"And that\u2019s not even considering that proper face masks have a metal noseband that definitely won\u2019t play nice with your microwave. \u2014 Sandra Gutierrez G., Popular Science , 9 Apr. 2020"
],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{
"circa 1611, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-145320"
},
"nonhero":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": antihero":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccn\u00e4n-\u02c8h\u0113-(\u02cc)r\u014d",
"-\u02c8hir-(\u02cc)\u014d"
],
"synonyms":[],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{
"1940, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-145750"
},
"nondance":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":{
": not involving or relating to dances or dancing":[
"a nondance role",
"He has also sought to identify himself with nondance cultural activities in San Francisco so that the Ballet is identified with the community and is not perceived as an organization imposed upon it.",
"\u2014 Anna Kisselgoff"
]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccn\u00e4n-\u02c8dan(t)s",
"-\u02c8d\u00e4n(t)s"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{
"1922, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-150456"
},
"nolens volens":{
"type":[
"Latin phrase"
],
"definitions":{
": unwilling (or) willing : like it or not":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccn\u014d-\u02cclenz-\u02c8v\u014d-\u02cclenz"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-150733"
},
"not touch (someone or something) with a bargepole":{
"type":[
"idiom"
],
"definitions":{
": to refuse to go near or become involved with (someone or something)":[
"That investment is too risky. I would n't touch it with a bargepole ."
]
},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-151044"
},
"nosean":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": noselite":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8n\u014dz\u0113\u0259n"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{
"obsolete German nosian (now nosean ), from Karl W. Nose \u20201835 German geologist + German -ian":""
},
"first_known_use":{},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-151137"
},
"nose cone":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": a protective cone constituting the forward end of an aerospace vehicle":[]
},
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"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Its nose cone flipped up so that big objects, like turbine blades or even smaller jets, could be slid into its cavernous belly. \u2014 New York Times , 22 Apr. 2022",
"Too big to fit inside the nose cone of any existing rocket, the mirror was built in 18 segments that had to fold together like the petals of an origami flower. \u2014 Aylin Woodward, WSJ , 16 Mar. 2022",
"Similar photos were released after the last missile test, on Jan. 30, which featured a Hwasong-12 intermediate-range ballistic missile with a camera fitted in its nose cone . \u2014 NBC News , 28 Feb. 2022",
"The next time the nose cone opens, Webb will lurch itself toward its destination 1 million miles from Earth and begin the most complicated robotic deployment in the history of space exploration, unfolding itself piece by piece. \u2014 Marina Koren, The Atlantic , 23 Dec. 2021",
"The kit's modifications include plenty of front-end work, from the front lip spoiler to the new nose cone . \u2014 Sebastian Blanco, Car and Driver , 29 Dec. 2021",
"The last time anyone laid eyes on the observatory was last week, when Webb, all folded up, was tucked inside the Ariane\u2019s nose cone . \u2014 Marina Koren, The Atlantic , 23 Dec. 2021",
"Its rockets are fabricated using 3D printing technology and are projected to take as little as 30 days to create, from the nose cone to the engine. \u2014 Richard Tribou, orlandosentinel.com , 22 Dec. 2021",
"First, the telescope\u2019s enormous mirror and sunshield need to unfurl; they were folded origami-style to fit into the rocket\u2019s nose cone . \u2014 Marcia Dunn, baltimoresun.com , 25 Dec. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{
"1949, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-151319"
},
"North West":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"geographical name",
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": to, toward, or in the northwest":[],
"province of the northern part of the Republic of South Africa bordering Botswana area 44,861 square miles (116,190 square kilometers), population 3,509,953":[],
": coming from the northwest":[
"a northwest wind"
],
": situated toward or at the northwest":[
"the northwest corner"
],
": the general direction between north and west":[],
": the point midway between the north and west compass points":[],
": regions or countries lying to the northwest of a specified or implied point of orientation":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"nautical n\u022fr-\u02c8west",
"n\u022frth-\u02c8west"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[
"Adverb",
"It's about 80 miles northwest of here.",
"I headed northwest on Route 1.",
"Adjective",
"the northwest corner of the building",
"Noun",
"A mountain range is in the northwest of the country.",
"We traveled throughout the Northwest .",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adverb",
"Louisville, Colorado, a city northwest of Denver, is hoping to continue its firework show in an effort to prevent wildfires. \u2014 Payton Major And Haley Brink, CNN , 2 July 2022",
"The city of Isesaki, northwest of Tokyo, saw a record 104 degrees \u2014 the highest temperature ever recorded in June for Japan. \u2014 Ian Livingston, Washington Post , 29 June 2022",
"While the museum is teamLAB\u2019s home base, the collective also has a second outdoor installation, called Resonating Life in the Acorn Forest, which opened in 2020 in Musashino Woods Park in Tokorozawa, a city about 30 miles northwest of Tokyo. \u2014 Jennifer Nalewicki, Smithsonian Magazine , 16 June 2022",
"The city, roughly 230 miles northwest of Detroit, has no tornado sirens, officials said, but people in the area were alerted to the storm by emergency notifications on their cellphones. \u2014 New York Times , 21 May 2022",
"The twister hit Gaylord, a city of about 4,200 people roughly 230 miles northwest of Detroit, at around 3:45 p.m. \u2014 John Flesher And Ed White, Chicago Tribune , 21 May 2022",
"The twister hit Gaylord, a city of about 4,200 people roughly 230 miles northwest of Detroit. \u2014 Editors, USA TODAY , 21 May 2022",
"It will be held June 30-July 2 at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club in North Plains, Oregon, which is about 20 miles northwest of Portland. \u2014 Lorenzo Reyes, USA TODAY , 21 June 2022",
"The city is northwest of Severodonetsk, where Russian forces are battling with Ukrainian troops in the city center. \u2014 Anchorage Daily News , 4 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Our neighbors to the northwest are following in our footsteps. \u2014 Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 27 May 2022",
"Two of the boats were located on Monday afternoon, drifting about 65 kilometers (40 miles) south of the archipelago, which lies off the northwest coast of Africa. \u2014 Ashifa Kassam, ajc , 26 Apr. 2022",
"April 22, 2022 Sunday will start out dry, but a cold front will bring a chance of light showers later in the day, mainly for southwest Washington and near the northwest Oregon coast. \u2014 oregonlive , 22 Apr. 2022",
"Despite being technically part of Spain, the Canary Islands are located in the Atlantic Ocean, just 62 miles off the northwest coast of the African mainland and more than 1,000 miles from Madrid. \u2014 Isabelle Kliger, Forbes , 21 Apr. 2022",
"Maui's northwest coast is home to scenic bays with pristine beaches that offer perfect sunbathing, snorkeling, and surfing conditions. \u2014 Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure , 19 Apr. 2022",
"Cannon Beach, Oregon \u2014 The Tillamook Rock Lighthouse off the northwest coast of Oregon is for sale, for $6.5 million. \u2014 CBS News , 29 Mar. 2022",
"The plan to turn the northwest Red Sea coast into a high-tech hub was initially announced in 2017 by the Crown Prince. \u2014 Carmela Chirinos, Fortune , 18 Mar. 2022",
"The strong winds from Storm Celia off the northwest coast of Africa picked up dust from the Sahara desert and lofted it into the atmosphere. \u2014 Monica Garrett, CNN , 16 Mar. 2022",
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"The Houthis now occupy the area of northwest Yemen where the Safer is moored. \u2014 Ed Caesar, The New Yorker , 25 June 2022",
"Dozens of firefighters from area departments battled the blaze, which started about 4 p.m. Tuesday in Holly, about 53 miles (85 kilometers) northwest of Detroit. \u2014 Fox News , 22 June 2022",
"The spreading fire caused the high-speed train service from Madrid to Spain\u2019s northwest to be cut on Saturday. \u2014 Joseph Wilson, Anchorage Daily News , 19 June 2022",
"The spreading fire caused the high-speed train service from Madrid to Spain\u2019s northwest to be cut on Saturday. \u2014 Joseph Wilson, ajc , 19 June 2022",
"In two local referenda that drew less attention, voters in coastal Ventura County northwest of L.A. rejected new restrictions on oil and gas development. \u2014 The Editorial Board, WSJ , 17 June 2022",
"Ziply Fiber, in fifth place, took over most of Frontier\u2019s northwest operations(Opens in a new window) in 2020. \u2014 Eric Griffith, PCMAG , 17 June 2022",
"Upon getting the call of the missing child, officers went to the babysitter's home in the Pawtucketville section of northwest Lowell and immediately began searching the neighborhood. \u2014 Bill Hutchinson, ABC News , 15 June 2022"
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"Such opportunities are even slimmer for transgender and nonbinary people, 32% of whom were offered the chance to work remotely. \u2014 Jane Thier, Fortune , 28 June 2022",
"The popularity of the panel, which was attended by mostly women, girls and nonbinary people, also signaled that Dream SMP has become more than a Minecraft storytelling medium or a streaming phenomenon. \u2014 Kat Tenbarge, NBC News , 26 June 2022",
"Amid this surge in LGBTQ discrimination, transgender and nonbinary people are grappling with an acute feeling of danger in their own backyards. \u2014 Edward Segarra, USA TODAY , 22 June 2022",
"Medical transitions are a personal choice \u2014 one that not all trans and nonbinary people are able to make or willing to seek. \u2014 Anne Branigin, Washington Post , 17 June 2022",
"Another key change many Nepali activists\u2014and their allies\u2014are looking for is a recognition of trans, intersex, and nonbinary people enshrined in law. \u2014 Liam Hess, Vogue , 14 June 2022",
"At TeleSign, a recent employee-engagement survey revealed a desire among women and nonbinary people to be in a community with each other. \u2014 Joe Burton, Forbes , 13 June 2022",
"Research has shown that gender affirmation and inclusive policies can reduce depression and anxiety symptoms for trans and nonbinary people. \u2014 Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News , 9 June 2022"
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"In 2017, the magnetic north pole fell within 240 miles of the geographic north pole . \u2014 Jennifer Leman, Popular Mechanics , 7 Mar. 2022",
"But there are no fundamental entities that have a unique magnetic charge, like a north pole or south pole by itself. \u2014 Ethan Siegel, Forbes , 3 Sep. 2021",
"But in recent years, our north pole has been inching closer and closer to Siberia at a surprisingly rapid pace. \u2014 Jennifer Leman, Popular Mechanics , 7 Mar. 2022",
"Eight of the largest have been spotted at the planet\u2019s north pole and five at the southern one. \u2014 Ramin Skibba, Wired , 10 Jan. 2022",
"In the recent photo, Saturn\u2019s hexagonal storm on its north pole is visible. \u2014 Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine , 24 Nov. 2021",
"Bolton also says that Juno\u2019s slowly shifting orbit is approaching an alignment with the planet\u2019s north pole , where another giant tempest lies in wait. \u2014 Katrina Miller, Scientific American , 28 Oct. 2021",
"Juno already had a brief look at Ganymede, returning the first-ever images of its north pole after a flyby on December 26, 2019. \u2014 Jamie Carter, Forbes , 8 June 2021",
"The snapshot was taken near the north pole of Mars, which is an area known to be covered in ice. \u2014 Mike Wehner, BGR , 8 Apr. 2021"
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