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looseness











NOUN
promiscuity
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While the looseness of non-GAAP metrics is a decades-old problem, the sheer size of the latest earnings-growth forecasts means it is taking on renewed importance.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026

That balance of reverence and looseness is exactly what chef Frankie Celenza taps into in his recent holiday episode of “Let Frankie Cook,” his new Tastemade series that blends big flavor with low-stress cooking.

From Salon ● Dec. 14, 2025

The village-like building’s spatial looseness was part of a concerted effort to encourage chance encounters and interdisciplinary exchange at the school.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 5, 2025

To have one’s emails set to lowercase implies a looseness, a conversational tone, and sends its own message.

From Slate ● Nov. 14, 2025

“Not much. It’s easier. But there’s a kind of looseness on the scalp that makes me uneasy. It’s hard to get used to the convenience of it.”

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck




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