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4 words in this vocabulary list

noun soft, light, and fluffy material used for stuffing or padding

verb to shake or move something, typically a pillow or cushion, to make it softer and more comfortable

  • The fluff on the pillow made it extra comfortable.
  • I love how soft and fluffy this blanket is.
  • That puppy is so fluff, I just want to cuddle it all day.
  • Her speech was full of fluff and lacked any real substance.

noun a male actor who is especially popular as a romantic or heroic leading man in movies shown in the afternoon or early evening

  • The matinee idol received critical acclaim for his performance in the latest Shakespearean play.
  • The matinee idol is so dreamy, all the girls have a crush on him.
  • That matinee idol is a total heartthrob, I can't get enough of him.
  • In the world of politics, he was seen as the matinee idol of the party, always charming and charismatic on stage.

noun A brief or partial showing or performance of something to the public or the press before it is launched or released.

  • The audience was treated to a sneak preview of the upcoming documentary.
  • We got a sneak preview of the new menu items at the restaurant.
  • I managed to snag a sneak preview of the latest video game before its release.
  • The leaked photos gave us a sneak preview of what the new building will look like.

noun a newspaper having pages half the size of a standard newspaper, typically popular in style and dominated by headlines, photographs, and sensational stories

  • The tabloid published sensationalized stories about the royal family.
  • I saw a juicy tabloid at the grocery store checkout.
  • I love reading those trashy tabloids for entertainment.
  • His mind was like a tabloid, filled with gossip and rumors.