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ashes

NOUN
powder remains after a fire
Synonyms




ash(es)


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As to how this is possible, you have to understand a bit about swashes, the tails and other decorative elements extending from letters.

From Slate • Jan. 24, 2023

“Adding swashes will fill the space without having to make the heading really big,” she said.

From Slate • Jan. 24, 2023

In these moments, this “Cyrano” duly swashes and buckles, to diverting if somewhat perfunctory effect.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2022

Russell Crowe, Cate Blanchett and no tights: That's Ridley Scott's "Robin Hood," buckling its swashes in theaters everywhere May 14.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 28, 2010

Which sure trump-card, Royalty, as we see, keeps ever and anon clutching at, grasping; and swashes it forth tentatively; yet never tables it, still puts it back again.

From The French Revolution by Carlyle, Thomas




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