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Recent Examples of nappy
Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2025 But composting services aren’t universally available and some of the products are less absorbent than normal nappies, critics say. —Diana Olick, CNBC, 1 July 2025 More chaos, more laughs, more nappies and more...everything! —Hannah Sacks, People.com, 20 May 2025 Not to mention having the epic yellow nappies from the waist down. —Ollie Barder, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024 Atletico Madrid, Leganes, Sevilla, Betis and Mallorca were among those to use their stadiums as collection points for materials donated by supporters, with food, blankets, nappies and water sent by road to those who badly needed them. —Dermot Corrigan, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024 The results are wondrous: a delightfully discordant fever dream that covers high fashion nappies, boots inspired by André Courrèges, and a puff-sleeve wedding dress suggesting both restriction and a strange kind of freedom. —Liam Hess, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2024
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These are giant concrete-like clusters of cooking oil, grease, nappies, wet wipes and such that congeal into masses in our sewers, clogging networks. —Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2025 But composting services aren’t universally available and some of the products are less absorbent than normal nappies, critics say. —Diana Olick, CNBC, 1 July 2025 More chaos, more laughs, more nappies and more...everything! —Hannah Sacks, People.com, 20 May 2025 Not to mention having the epic yellow nappies from the waist down. —Ollie Barder, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024 Atletico Madrid, Leganes, Sevilla, Betis and Mallorca were among those to use their stadiums as collection points for materials donated by supporters, with food, blankets, nappies and water sent by road to those who badly needed them. —Dermot Corrigan, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024 The results are wondrous: a delightfully discordant fever dream that covers high fashion nappies, boots inspired by André Courrèges, and a puff-sleeve wedding dress suggesting both restriction and a strange kind of freedom. —Liam Hess, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nappy
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In a mugshot released earlier this week by the Orange County Department of Corrections, Ramagem appears with red, puffy eyes, a scruffy beard and wearing a green sweatshirt.— Maria Clara Matos, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
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Dornan is styled in a range of Moncler pieces, inspired by the brand’s puffy offerings and layering essentials, reimagined for the summer season.— Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
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While his mum had a true appreciation for yankee idealism, King Charles is less enamored with the United States, especially in an era when Pax Americana seems so far removed from the present.— Philip Elliott, Time, 27 Apr. 2026
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Rambukkana's toddler plays with her mum's phone as the minutes tick over.— Diaa Hadid, NPR, 16 Apr. 2026
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The avocado toast starts with fluffy brioche and tops it with creamy avocado, pickled veg, crispy tofu and a scallion oil.— Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
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Different textures of plants—fluffy, smooth, shiny, ruffled—add interest to your container garden.— Midwest Living, Midwest Living, 22 Apr. 2026
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Mini-bars come with local Marafada artisanal beer, rosé from Barranco Longo winery on the Algarve, and pomegranate fruit sodas.— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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Local beer purveyors made an impressive showing, collecting 26 medals this year, including four gold, up from 21 medals in 2025.— Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
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The following season, Jackie was tending two downy babies — BBB (Big Bear Baby) and Stormy.— Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
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Just recently, Pera put a smooth mushroom pate on Coltivare’s menu, blanketed in a downy fluff of truffles.— Aviva Bechky, Houston Chronicle, 30 Jan. 2026
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Though offerings shift, look for a summer-classic watermelon gose, prickly pear sour, and even a dill sour ale infused with brine and pickles.— Chris Malloy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
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When you’re done eating, head over to Belmar's craft brewery to try an artisanal ale that includes water sourced from the springs of the cloud forest.— Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026
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Later, other stars like Stevie Nicks, David Cassidy, and Mick Jagger mimicked the look in a more choppy, shaggy way with bangs, layers, and tons of texture—instead of the sleekness of the original look.— Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
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During a Tuesday, April 7 appearance on Theo Von's This Past Weekend podcast, the 26-year-old country star spoke about her classic look, featuring shaggy, curly brown bangs.— Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
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Top 5 Can’t Miss Sip on cocktails and snack on a charcuterie board at the Don Diablo rooftop at Hotel Mesón del Marqués, which has fantastic views of the main square and church.— Regina Zumarraga, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
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The surrounding deck is outfitted with lounge chairs and daybeds (available to book for groups of up to six) and attended by staff who can bring over cocktails and light bites.— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
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“Nappy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/nappy. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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