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exquisite

[ik-skwiz-it, ek-skwi-zit] / ɪkˈskwɪz ɪt, ˈɛk skwɪ zɪt /




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Today’s musicians would do well by their careers in reading Jim Windolf’s exquisite new book, “Where the Music Had to Go: How Bob Dylan and the Beatles Changed Each Other—and the World.”

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

Upon entering the property, guests are greeted with an exquisite foyer, which is highlighted by an elegant white staircase.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Her vocal stacks and counter-melodies are full of intricate detail; and her phrasing is exquisite, even on the jazz numbers where lesser pop singers would come unstuck.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Yet on balance, the New Museum has achieved something astonishing: It has gracefully and imaginatively added to its original building without compromising its exquisite sculptural quality.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

And his lashes are black as soot, exquisite.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson




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