1
as in prominent
likely to attract attention
the bodacious decor of the boutique hotel is intended to appeal to the young and the hip
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2
as in sheer
Southern & Midland
having no exceptions or restrictions
had the bodacious gall to tell me that he'd return my lawn mower when he felt like it
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Recent Examples of bodacious
The wig in question is a collarbone-length long bob, which Cardi wore parted dramatically to one side with lots and lots of bodacious volume.
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 17 Oct. 2024
Today’s 16 words are... HIP TEA BIG BAD EYE
FLY
SEW
SAW
ILL
FAR
ELF
LEG
HER
RAD
ARM
DOE
And the hints for today’s groups are:
Yellow group — bits of anatomy
Green group — bodacious
Blue group — flicks
Purple group — words closely associated with Maria von Trapp
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—Kris Holt, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Two head to head beefy battles between bodacious bears is happening now!
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 2 Oct. 2024
Speaking of the Super Bowl, no one envisioned Kelce choosing a ring as bodacious and gawdy as his Super Bowl rings.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2024
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 17 Oct. 2024
Today’s 16 words are... HIP TEA BIG BAD EYE
FLY
SEW
SAW
ILL
FAR
ELF
LEG
HER
RAD
ARM
DOE
And the hints for today’s groups are:
Yellow group — bits of anatomy
Green group — bodacious
Blue group — flicks
Purple group — words closely associated with Maria von Trapp
What Are Today’s Connections Groups?
—Kris Holt, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Two head to head beefy battles between bodacious bears is happening now!
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 2 Oct. 2024
Speaking of the Super Bowl, no one envisioned Kelce choosing a ring as bodacious and gawdy as his Super Bowl rings.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2024
See All Example Sentences for bodacious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bodacious
Adjective
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As a growing number of prominent 2021 campaign supporters have defected to rally behind Cuomo, Adams isn’t ruling out running as an independent in November’s general mayoral election in addition to the Democratic primary.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2025
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As Ukraine’s artillery production likely now outpaces its losses, combined with its domestic shell production, artillery should return to playing a very prominent role in the conflict.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This semi sheer curtain panel is an ideal solution for anyone who’s looking to filter in light without sacrificing privacy.—
Megan Schaltegger,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Mar. 2025
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The film captures the sheer physical toll of the journey, with men battling not just the elements but each other, as fear and desperation set in.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Here are five players the Vikings should target: Will Fries, guard Not the sexiest name out there by any means, Fries might be the best interior offensive lineman available.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
9 Mar. 2025
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The man who portrays The Rookie character is, of course, Eric Winter, whom readers voted as the sexiest TV cop.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Some of them, like the new experimental version of 2.5 Pro, are beginning to show noticeable vibe improvements.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
1 Apr. 2025
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Use the dome light and flashers to make your vehicle more noticeable.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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His primary goal is providing unconditional love, which research shows sets children up for success broadly defined.—
Omaid Homayun,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Earlier this week, Trump signed a full and unconditional pardon for Devon Archer, a one-time business partner of Hunter Biden, former President Joe Biden’s son.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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TCAs work about as well as SSRIs/SNRIs but can sometimes cause less desirable side effects, such as dry mouth, sleepiness, weight gain, and trouble urinating.6 Summary Benadryl is an antihistamine medication taken to treat mild to severe allergic reactions.—
Alex Yampolsky,
Verywell Health,
19 Mar. 2025
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The covetable object, and the desirable image, has its own hidden price.—
Rebecca Mead,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Former Reba co-stars Melissa Peterman (as Gabby, the needy and dramatic bartender) and Reba McEntire already have proven chemistry, and any scene between the two is a lightning rod for plenty of chuckles.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Given Trump’s order, the release of all this information sounded dramatic, but much of what has been revealed is about as interesting as that driver’s-license detail.—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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And if left untamed, could result in the utter failure of human civilization.—
Agustino Fontevecchia,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Also surprising was the utter lack of any dancing during the 10-minute Dance of the Seven Veils orchestral piece (at least at Friday’s performance).—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Bodacious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bodacious. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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