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Adjective
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Garnish with more freshly ground black pepper and green onions.—
Cathy Thomas,
Orange County Register,
27 Jan. 2025 -
Serve in mugs and garnish with a sprinkle of freshly ground nutmeg or cinnamon.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA TODAY,
18 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Plus, whisked eggs and lemon juice, tempered with a little hot broth to prevent scrambling, add ultra-velvety texture to the soup without using any cream.—
Kate Merker,
Good Housekeeping,
6 Jan. 2021
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Made of microfleece yarns, the warm blanket feels soft and velvety, according to reviews.—
Isabel Garcia,
Peoplemag,
17 Nov. 2022
Adjective
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Priam’s Ocean Shipping is best for smooth international freight movement of full container loads (FCL) or less-than-container loads (LCL).—
William Mullane,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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When the sauce is thickened and smooth, pour over the chicken, adding the garlic, tomatoes and mushrooms. 7.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Sotheby’s next sale in Saudi Arabia will be more refined.—
George Nelson,
ARTnews.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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These shades offer a bold yet refined look, further enhanced by metallic touches, such as shiny bronze or distressed finishes, that pop against the dark backdrop.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Close-grained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/close-grained. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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