wax

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The fishtail halter dress, made from an African wax Akara fabric picked out by Mpamaugo’s mother, was a medley of shapes, patterns and colors.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

While I could wax poetic on the virtues of “Catwoman” for another 5,000 words, I won’t subject you to that here.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026

Across the water, Ain Dubai -- the world's tallest Ferris wheel -- has stopped turning, and the Madame Tussauds wax museum below is drawing few visitors despite hefty discounts.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

Nicknamed “Little” for her stature, the child finds employment in the household of a shy anatomist whose trade is making wax replicas of human body parts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

He peeled the leaf away from the wax with care.

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman