1
as in highlighted
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Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in publicized
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variants
or spotlit
as in identified
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Verb
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Jamar Banks, 52, was busted two days after police identified him as a suspect in the two stabbings and asked the public’s help tracking him down.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
6 Jan. 2025 -
But acceptance increased to 47% among respondents who identified as conservative and to nearly 54% among those who identified as extremely conservative.—
William McCorkle,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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When prompted about the race for the Calder, the 18-year-old deflected and focused on how the Sharks needed to start winning, as reported by NBC Sports reporter Sheng Peng.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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But the social media frenzy that grew around the film’s release ultimately focused on Lively and on criticism of her.—
Martha Ross,
The Mercury News,
31 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The jacket of the suit featured two slit pockets as well as a harness design that looped around the back of the neck.—
Mikelle Street,
WWD,
28 Dec. 2024
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The public and media gravitated toward the Buffaloes, intoxicated by the live-wire viewing experience of a team that threw nearly 40 times per game, featured perhaps the greatest two-way player ever, and was led by a swaggering, bombastic figurehead who commanded attention.—
J.J. Bailey,
The Athletic,
28 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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According to published reports, Ratcliffe has the right of first refusal on a Glazer sale, while the family can buy him out at his purchase price after a period of time.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
15 Jan. 2025
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Legal experts caution that the vast majority of published work in the U.S. falls under protections afforded by the First Amendment, making successful prosecutions unlikely.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
6 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Murphy emphasized the need for a comprehensive immigration plan that considers both businesses and consumers.—
Matt Galka,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Dec. 2024
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Distant quasar Matt Bradford, a NASA scientist involved in the research, emphasized the importance of this discovery.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The show falls under the broadcast direct deal Hudson and his producing partner Stalberg signed with Fox in 2023.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2024
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Fox is adding another veteran writer and producer to its roster of broadcast direct deals.—
Rick Porter,
The Hollywood Reporter,
5 Sep. 2024
Adjective
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Relaxed and tailored silhouettes were prevalent at Ralph Lauren, Giorgio Armani and Kiton, offering a broad range of options for today’s modern gentleman.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
21 Jan. 2025
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Affordable housing and accessibility remains a prevalent issue for residents of Sacramento County.—
Emma Hall,
Sacramento Bee,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Spotlighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spotlighted. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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