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Recent Examples of approximation
Put these approximations together and consumers will not have hundreds of apps on their phones to deal with every retailer.
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David G.w. Birch, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
In the video, Queen Bey takes some major sartorial inspiration from the great Pamela Anderson, which shows her in a platinum blonde wig, reclining in a Baywatch-esque swimsuit, and even sporting an approximation of Anderson’s iconic pink fluffy hat.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
Arkani-Hamed therefore suspects that the usual notion of quantum particles moving and interacting in space-time is an approximation of deeper, more abstract concepts, which, if found, could serve as a better language for talking about quantum gravity and the origin of the universe.
—Charlie Wood, WIRED, 3 Nov. 2024
Essentially, production roped off a public square, painted a yellow brick road on the ground, and dressed up former Bachelor contestants Kelsey and Daisy as very loose approximations of Elphaba and Galinda.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 13 Aug. 2024
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David G.w. Birch, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
In the video, Queen Bey takes some major sartorial inspiration from the great Pamela Anderson, which shows her in a platinum blonde wig, reclining in a Baywatch-esque swimsuit, and even sporting an approximation of Anderson’s iconic pink fluffy hat.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
Arkani-Hamed therefore suspects that the usual notion of quantum particles moving and interacting in space-time is an approximation of deeper, more abstract concepts, which, if found, could serve as a better language for talking about quantum gravity and the origin of the universe.
—Charlie Wood, WIRED, 3 Nov. 2024
Essentially, production roped off a public square, painted a yellow brick road on the ground, and dressed up former Bachelor contestants Kelsey and Daisy as very loose approximations of Elphaba and Galinda.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 13 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approximation
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Jorge Gaviria started the company a decade ago with the goal of creating, essentially, a classier version of Goya Foods.Kristen V. Brown, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2024
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The impact is that people bring their best, most creative and productive versions of themselves to the workplace.Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
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During the Pennzoil 400 in Las Vegas earlier this year, 's young son Owen stole the spotlight during a victory celebration that left a lasting impression.Alex Harrington, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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While performance marketing aims to drive specific actions, brand marketing creates a lasting impression that resonates with consumers on a deeper level.Ira Belsky, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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For instance, for about half of these participants, their past-life memories reinforced beliefs in reincarnation and provided a sense of connection with others.Mark Travers, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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But, when Freddy plagues the dreams of Alice's unborn son, fireballs soar from hell with his reincarnation into the real world.Michael Lee Simpson, EW.com, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Approximation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approximation. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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