A (part of a) newspaper or magazine that has articles on films, books, travel, famous people, etc

Phrases

turn of phrase

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  A particular or characteristic manner of expression.
  

‘an awkward turn of phrase’

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Origin

Mid 16th century (in the sense ‘style or manner of expression’): via late Latin from Greek phrasis, from phrazein ‘declare, tell’.

positive

Pronunciation /ˈpɒzɪtɪv/ 

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ADJECTIVE

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  1Consisting in or characterized by the presence rather than the absence of distinguishing features.
  

‘Mitomycin C and cyclophosphamide were used as positive controls in the absence and presence of S9, respectively.’

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   1.1Expressing or implying affirmation, agreement, or permission.
   

‘the company received a positive response from investors’

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2. 
   1.2(of the results of a test or experiment) indicating that a certain substance or condition is present or exists.
   

‘the positive results of a pregnancy test’

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3. 
   1.3(of a person) having a specified condition, or showing traces of a specified substance in their body.
   

‘a player had tested positive for cocaine use’

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  2Constructive, optimistic, or confident.
  

‘there needs to be a positive approach to young offenders’

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1. 
   2.1Showing progress or improvement.
   

‘the prospects for positive growth in the economy do not look good’

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  3With no possibility of doubt; definite.
  

‘he made a positive identification of a glossy ibis’

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1. 
   3.1Convinced in one's opinion; certain.
   

‘‘You are sure it was the same man?’ ‘Positive!’ said George’

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