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Recent Examples of cherub
There are also works exclusive to L.A., like a gold medallion adorned with a cherub.
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Ryma Chikhoune, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024
In one of the main suites, refined stucco and frescoed ceilings with sculpted cherubs and a couple in an embrace are a sentimental nod to the artistry of the 1800s.
—Sofia Celeste, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
The business shared photos of the cake on Instagram, which featured bells, sugar flowers, white chocolate cherubs and white swan pillars.
—Ilana Frost, Peoplemag, 23 Sep. 2024
The ancient site shared more features with the temple described in the Book of Kings than any uncovered before or since, including walls carved in reliefs of lions and cherubs, a courtyard paved in flagstones, a monumental staircase guarded by sphinxes and a multistory hallway.
—Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Sep. 2024
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Ryma Chikhoune, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024
In one of the main suites, refined stucco and frescoed ceilings with sculpted cherubs and a couple in an embrace are a sentimental nod to the artistry of the 1800s.
—Sofia Celeste, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
The business shared photos of the cake on Instagram, which featured bells, sugar flowers, white chocolate cherubs and white swan pillars.
—Ilana Frost, Peoplemag, 23 Sep. 2024
The ancient site shared more features with the temple described in the Book of Kings than any uncovered before or since, including walls carved in reliefs of lions and cherubs, a courtyard paved in flagstones, a monumental staircase guarded by sphinxes and a multistory hallway.
—Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cherub
Noun
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This holiday is particularly special for the Catholic church and promotes the commemoration of saints and martyrs.—
Sen. Dan Hall,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2025
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The government even organized helicopters to shower flower petals on the saints and seers taking a holy dip.—
Kyra Colah,
Fox News,
8 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The emperor provided Xu Fu with ships and the 3,000 virgins that the magician claimed were essential to the quest.—
Joe Kloc,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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Cooper is very sweet about Kacey’s virgin status, and their kiss is cute, too, nose and all!—
Christina Grace Tucker,
Vulture,
26 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Going to celebrate the Passover, Jesus chose to enter the city on the back of a colt, in stark contrast to the warhorses and chariots of Roman armies.—
Lynne Silva-Breen,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Hot Springs horseman Ted Bowman owns Speed King, a Volatile colt, whose next race at Oaklawn has not been determined, Moquett said, in a second post-Southwest workout.—
Bob Wisener,
arkansasonline.com,
12 Feb. 2025
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“Cherub.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cherub. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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