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Reviving the Rubber Refuge

In a Sylhet village, the old rubber factory had long been abandoned. Samia imagined turning it into a refuge for artists. Her friend Rakib said, 'We can bring cultural reform by restoring this place.' They learned to regard every wall with fresh eyes. Despite dust and rust, some structures still remain strong. The team decided to deliver a quick remedy for the drainage issues. They brought affordable lighting and seating rental supplies from the city. The plan was to make a weekend resort for artists and poets. To revive the empty hall they filled it with plants. They built a robust frame of bamboo for the stage. Visitors said the old factory now carried a sacred feeling. Performers rehearsed by reading the handmade script. In the evenings you could see a light signal from across the river. They hung a glowing sphere at the circular center of the event. Villagers began to spread the news on social media. The team's work grew so stable that no one doubted them. They faced a slight financial strain on the first day but kept their morale. When rain fell, a little stream slipped through the roof and everyone collected it. Samia said, 'Our power may be subtle, but the results will be superb.'

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reform
/rɪˈfɔːrm/
verb
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reform reform reform
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reformed
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reformed
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reforms
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reforming
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To make changes to improve something, usually a system, law, or practice.
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The government plans to reform the healthcare system.

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reform school

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An institution for young offenders to correct behavior
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improve, amend, reorganize, change, transform
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corrupt, worsen, damage
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reform system, reform policy, reform movement, social reform
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refuge
/ˈrɛfjuːdʒ/
noun
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a place that provides shelter or protection from danger or distress
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The villagers took refuge in the temple during the storm.

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take refuge in

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to seek safety or comfort in something
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shelter, sanctuary, haven, asylum, retreat
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danger, exposure, threat
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seek refuge, take refuge, offer refuge, find refuge
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regard
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noun/verb
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regarded
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regarded
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regards
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regarding
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consider or think of in a specified way
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She regarded him as her mentor.

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With regard to

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concerning or in relation to
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respect, consider, view, esteem
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disregard, ignore
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regard highly, hold in regard, with regard to, in regard to
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remain
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verb
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remain remain remain
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remained
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remained
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remains
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remaining
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to stay in the same place; to continue to exist
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Only a few guests remain at the party.

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stay, continue, persist, endure
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leave, go, depart, disappear
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remain calm, remain silent, remain unchanged, remain faithful
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Remedy
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a medicine or treatment for a disease; a solution to a problem
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This herbal remedy helps with headaches.

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cure, treatment, solution, medicine
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disease, problem, ailment, poison
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home remedy, herbal remedy, legal remedy, effective remedy
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rental
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noun
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an arrangement in which something is rented, or the amount paid for renting
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The car rental was more expensive than we expected.

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rental agreement

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a legal contract for renting property or equipment
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lease, hire, letting, rent, charter
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ownership, purchase
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car rental, rental service, rental property, rental cost
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resort
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resorted
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resorted
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resorts
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resorting
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A place for rest or recreation; to turn to something for help or solution.
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They stayed at a beach resort during their vacation.

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last resort

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The final option when all others have failed.
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retreat, holiday spot, refuge, option, resource
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home, avoidance, refusal
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luxury resort, beach resort, ski resort, resort to violence
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revive
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verb
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revived
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revived
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revives
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reviving
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To bring back to life, consciousness, or activity.
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The paramedics managed to revive the unconscious man.

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revive the economy

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to restore economic growth and activity
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resuscitate, restore, rejuvenate, awaken, revitalize
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kill, suppress, extinguish
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revive interest, revive culture, revive spirit, revive tradition
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robust
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adjective
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robust robust robust
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strong and healthy; able to withstand or overcome adverse conditions
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The company needs a robust strategy to survive in tough markets.

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robust health

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a state of being very strong and healthy
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strong, sturdy, resilient, vigorous
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weak, fragile
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robust system, robust health, robust economy, robust design
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rubber
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a tough elastic substance made from the latex of tropical plants or synthetically, used for making tires, boots, and other products.
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The tires are made of natural rubber.

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rubber meets the road

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the point at which a theory or idea is tested in practice
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elastic, latex, polymer, gum, elastomer
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metal, stone, plastic
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rubber band, rubber gloves, rubber boots, rubber factory
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sacred
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connected with God or a religion and considered holy or deserving respect
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The temple is a sacred place for the community.

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sacred cow

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something considered immune from criticism or questioning
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holy, divine, blessed, revered
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profane, secular, unholy
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sacred place, sacred duty, sacred text, sacred tradition
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script
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noun
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The written text of a play, film, or broadcast; handwriting style.
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The actor memorized his lines from the script.

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read from the same script

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To be in agreement or follow the same plan.
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text, screenplay, dialogue, manuscript, writing
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improvisation, ad-lib
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film script, TV script, script writing, read script
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signal
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noun/verb
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signaled
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signaled
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signals
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signaling
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a gesture, sound, or action used to convey information or instructions
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The driver gave a hand signal before turning left.

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signal a change

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to indicate that something new is about to happen
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gesture, indication, sign, cue, alert
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silence, concealment
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give a signal, danger signal, signal strength, signal failure
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sphere
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noun
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a round, three-dimensional shape that is perfectly symmetrical around its center; an area of activity or knowledge
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The Earth is almost a perfect sphere.

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sphere of influence

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an area where one person or group has power or control
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ball, globe, orb, domain, field
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cube, flat
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sphere of influence, within the sphere, political sphere, social sphere
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spread
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verb
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spread
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spread
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spreads
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spreading
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to extend over a larger area; to distribute; to apply
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The news spread quickly through the town.

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extend, distribute, scatter, circulate
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collect, gather, concentrate, contain
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spread quickly, spread widely, spread evenly, spread news
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stable
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adjective
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stable stable stable
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firmly fixed or not likely to change; also a building where horses are kept
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Her condition is stable after the operation.

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stable condition

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a state of being steady and not worsening
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steady, secure, firm, constant, balanced
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unstable, weak, shaky
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stable economy, stable relationship, stable job, stable environment
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strain
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strained
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strained
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strains
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straining
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To force something beyond its normal limits; to injure by overexertion; or a type or variety of something.
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He strained his back while lifting the heavy box.

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strain every nerve

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To put in the utmost effort
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stress, tension, effort, pressure, injury
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ease, relaxation, rest
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muscle strain, mental strain, strain relationship, under strain
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Stream
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noun
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Stream Stream Stream
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a small narrow river; a continuous flow of liquid, air, or gas
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The clear stream flowed through the forest.

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brook, creek, rivulet
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stagnation, stillness
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mountain stream, stream bed, stream of water
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subtle
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adjective
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subtle subtle subtle
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so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe; not obvious
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She gave him a subtle smile that hinted at her approval.

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subtle hint

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a very slight or indirect suggestion
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delicate, faint, nuanced, indirect, understated
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obvious, blatant, clear
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subtle difference, subtle hint, subtle smile, subtle change
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superb
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adjective
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extremely good; excellent
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The hotel provided superb service during our stay.

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superb condition

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in excellent state or quality
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excellent, outstanding, splendid, magnificent, wonderful
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poor, bad, inferior
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superb service, superb quality, superb performance
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