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The story goes that Balanchine was so struck by the multi-colored glow of the jewelry displays at the Van Cleef & Arpels New York showroom that this led him to create a dance exalting their beauty.—
Guillermo Perez,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026 -
As Alvarado explores repeatedly, Valdez rejected that pathway, instead honing his indigenous roots, and dedicating his life to exalting those who, like him, exist in the in-between.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2026
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Ryan believes that canonizing Kirk as the patron saint of MAGA may have backfired in a subtle but important way.—
Ryan Broderick,
Rolling Stone,
24 Nov. 2025
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Almost all the speakers leaned into deeply religious themes, canonizing Kirk and reflecting on his dedication as a Christian.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
22 Sep. 2025
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For her, restoring land is not only about outcomes but also about honoring the people, legacies, and communities that depend on it.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Held at the historic Lido Theater in Newport Beach, the event will showcase a dynamic lineup of events, honoring both established and emerging talent in television.—
William Earl,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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That brings us back to the folly of lionizing Kent as a conscientious objector to Trump and the president’s hawkish foreign policy as of late.—
David M. Drucker,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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Los Angeles educators were also directed to immediately shift from lionizing Chávez to honoring instead the farmworkers’ movement.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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Cage fans already knew the actor could play twisted roles well, but his demented performance as the Satan-worshipping killer still disturbed and delighted audiences.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2026
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One raunchy session from 1975 with a lover named Mike Karton begins with Peter worshipping Karton’s jockstrap in his Second Avenue loft.—
Andrew Durbin,
Vulture,
13 Apr. 2026
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Among those who helped shape the curation were design duo Tipstudio, which oversaw the exhibition design; French artist JR, who contributed a site-specific installation magnifying the artisans’ faces across the building’s façade; and Vanity Fair Italia, which produced the show.—
Marianna Cerini,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
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Early in April, the sun in Aries will clash with Jupiter in your sign, magnifying expectations around career, reputation and leadership.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
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Sea glass becomes a symbol of curiosity, honesty, respecting other’s property, the beauty of teamwork, fond memories, and the sweet connection between mother and daughter.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Every artist stressed the importance of respecting the source material while finding opportunities to innovate.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
23 Apr. 2026
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The piece is affectionate, admiring, and shamelessly tilted in his favor.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Families flock to the Cape for mini-golfing, traipsing around sand dunes, comparing ice cream stands, gobbling up lobster rolls, spotting whales, and simply admiring the gray cedar shake houses adorned with colorful buoys.—
Kara Williams,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Apotheosizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apotheosizing. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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