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Which artist painted the exquisite portrait known as Girl with a Pearl Earring?

exquisite

[ik-skwiz-it, ek-skwi-zit] / ɪkˈskwɪz ɪt, ˈɛk skwɪ zɪt /




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And I wouldn’t be surprised if Pugh’s exquisite, gorgeously brutal rendition leads more of us to her defense.

From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2026

And the way your people turn down the sheets at night: exquisite!

From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026

Since the Cold War, the U.S. and its rivals have largely pursued expensive, exquisite weapons systems, which proved effective in limited conflicts.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026

Welsh actor Luke Evans, who played Frank-N-Furter in a Broadway revival, called Curry "a force, a bright fierce flame, an exquisite charm".

From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026

When I got my sight back, the girl had gone from the window, leaving behind her a shimmering field of exquisite, twice-blessed, enamel flowers.

From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger




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