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as in group
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit
a consort of doctors attended the case
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as in spouse
the person to whom another is married
it is the queen's eldest son and not her consort who is next in line for the throne
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as in to associate
to come or be together as friends
at college she began consorting with drug users, eventually becoming an addict herself
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as in to blend
to form a pleasing relationship
the restaurant's sophisticated menu consorts seamlessly with its sleek, modern ambience
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Recent Examples of consort
Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 9 Sep. 2024
Titus’ consort Berenice (Lara Wolf), a Judean who in life was quite fascinating, is badly underserved and ultimately mistreated by the story, and the paper-thin depiction of the actual Judean slaves in Rome at the time comes precariously close to antisemitic in moments.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 July 2024
Alessandra Bocchi, WSJ, 13 July 2021
Not all biographers truly consort with creativity, but Lee does, so her books have a creativity of their own, deepening and sometimes altering one’s sense of the individual talent.
—Andrew O’Hagan, The New York Review of Books, 13 Apr. 2021
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In recent years, Gillian Anderson has taken on a number of roles portraying real-life high-profile women: first lady Eleanor Roosevelt, former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher, German princess consort Johanna Elisabeth and BBC journalist Emily Maitlis, to name a few.
—Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 9 Sep. 2024
Titus’ consort Berenice (Lara Wolf), a Judean who in life was quite fascinating, is badly underserved and ultimately mistreated by the story, and the paper-thin depiction of the actual Judean slaves in Rome at the time comes precariously close to antisemitic in moments.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 July 2024
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But he is detested by western militiamen, and is also known to consort with extremists.
—Alessandra Bocchi, WSJ, 13 July 2021
Not all biographers truly consort with creativity, but Lee does, so her books have a creativity of their own, deepening and sometimes altering one’s sense of the individual talent.
—Andrew O’Hagan, The New York Review of Books, 13 Apr. 2021
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In August, the FBI reviewed credit card statements associated with Williams that showed payment at a parking near a Washington metro station, about a 10-minute ride from the Capitol area, that was made on Jan. 6, 2021, the statements of facts says.Phil Helsel, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
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The company acknowledges the risks associated with its business, including the potential for complete loss of capital invested or borrowed.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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Simply sweep on your favorite hue with your finger tips and blend at the crease for blurred, yet vivid color in seconds.Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
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For example, a midsized digital marketing agency might partner with a boutique UX design firm to offer more comprehensive services, such as creating end-to-end digital experiences that seamlessly blend marketing messaging with user-friendly interfaces.Amy Packard Berry, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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All trucks that travel California roads must be fully transitioned to clean technology by 2045.Pat Maio, Orange County Register, 16 Nov. 2024
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Police said the man was crossing Rose Street and was struck by a vehicle driven by a 79-year-old Berkeley woman woman that was traveling eastbound on Rose Street.Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Reports suggest this correlates with why 2.5 million users joined Bluesky the week following the election.Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
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This increase is due to higher assignor and law firm costs, correlating with the rise in claims recovery income.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Choose from a range of tones, including Charcoal Matte and Evergreen Shimmer. Find it on Amazon This Bonding Oil For Frizzy Hair Deliver the hydration and shine your hair has been searching for with this bonding oil that the internet is going crazy over.Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024
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In this graphic memoir, a boy tormented by bullies finds other Black nerds to bond with through his love of video games, anime and comics.Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
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Note: Most subscribers have some, but not all, of the puzzles that correspond to the following set of solutions for their local newspaper.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
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The second corresponded with her role in helping build Google’s advertising business, the third with its acquisition of YouTube and the fourth with its purchase of DoubleClick, an advertising technology company.Randi Braun, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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Cyrus and Morando previously collaborated on two tracks from her 2023 album Endless Summer Vacation.Marina Watts, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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Throughout her career as a publicist, Hardy thrived in connecting and collaborating with Black women authors to elevate their brands.Sughnen Yongo, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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The eye shadow, liquid eyeliner, high-shine lipstick, and cream highlighter all coordinate in universally-flattering peaches, corals, and pinks.Devon Abelman, Allure, 23 Nov. 2024
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Hegseth would manage the Pentagon, craft national defense policy, and coordinate intelligence — via the Defense Intelligence Agency — with the National Security Council.Graham Kates, CBS News, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Consort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consort. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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