aesthetic
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The Continental Op, the nameless sleuth in Dashiell Hammett’s “Red Harvest,” introduced the country to a hard-boiled aesthetic that would define much of the American crime genre.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026
And while Le Count says she's not overthinking her content too much, McMinn observes she has still been able to curate a brand and an aesthetic by dressing her bedroom to reflect her gothic-pop style.
From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026
“And if you’re a noir fan who pops on the color, you might enjoy a comic book aesthetic that you’re not familiar with.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026
But his cinematic admiration perhaps stems less from aesthetic appreciation than firsthand knowledge.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
“I apologize for offending your aesthetic sensibilities. Maybe I should’ve put makeup on before coming down to breakfast.”
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
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