delightfully

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The seamless integration of old and new feels stealthy, and a touch subversive, a doubling-down on the museum’s approach to time as nonlinear, sinuous and delightfully slippery.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

In a hyper-modern environment like the internet, so eager to eat itself alive in the pursuit of newness, “The End of Oak Street” fandom is delightfully prehistoric.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

Elsewhere, we look at a delightfully spicy confirmation hearing this week, Illinois primary results, and the president’s announcement of a member of Congress’ imminent death.

From Slate • Mar. 21, 2026

And the delightfully barmy Dance No More bounds along on an irresistible groove as the singer leads a chant of "respect your mother".

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

“The little stream is delightfully clear and bright. I can fancy that there might be maidens playing near.”

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton