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substance

[suhb-stuhns] / ˈsʌb stəns /




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Moore fully embraced the vibe of her Oscar-nominated role in "The Substance" to push the boundaries of what a 63-year-old woman can look wonderful in.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

The vast majority don’t go beyond the 72-hour hold, said Dr. Gary Tsai, director of the county bureau of Substance Abuse Prevention and Control.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Demi Moore, last year nominated for her daring comeback role in The Substance, returned and went full-on in feathers in a Gucci creation.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

For his headlines, he received a national award and made multiple appearances in Style & Substance, the paper's in-house newsletter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

Substance, in her opinion, came with a soulful name and lay south of the Mason-Dixon Line.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry




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