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The term “travesti” was long reserved for transgender people in Latin America, namely those whose gender expressions leaned feminine.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

There are many benefits to going with one of these screenless options, namely better battery life and fewer distractions, though they lack the GPS tracking and access to emergency services available in smartwatches.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Meanwhile, Evans has tried other approaches, namely the courts.

From Slate • May 28, 2026

Much of the recent cottage cheese craze can be attributed to social media, namely TikTok.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

There were more important things to attend to now than petty conflicts— namely, the many exotic dangers of the journey we were about to undertake.

From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs