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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brummagem
Noun
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The simulations revealed that around 14% of these bodies are formed in pairs or triplets with separations around seven to 15 times the distance between the sun and Earth.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
10 Mar. 2025 -
By replicating real-world crisis scenarios, these simulations give responders a low-risk space to practice decision-making, communication, and emotional regulation.—
Edward Segal,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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From swank multi-passenger craft to utilitarian two-seaters, the light segment owes its popularity to design efficacy, a suite of safety features typically found on larger helicopters, and innate versatility.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
2 Mar. 2025
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Jason Isaacs, Parker Posey and national treasure Walton Goggins are among the stars of the third season, which takes place at a swank resort in Thailand.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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That synthetic opioid has ravaged communities, torn apart families and claimed the lives of more than 84,000 Americans in a single one-year period.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
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Senate Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), along with Sens. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), unveiled a bipartisan bill late last month that would reclassify the potent synthetic opioid — now a Schedule 2 drug — which has been used for pain management.—
The Hill Staff,
The Hill,
4 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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First class on the Qantas Airbus A380 is a showy affair, equipped with high-end champagne and meals, fancy amenity kits, and doting service.—
Chris Dong,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2025
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There’s an entertainment and information component, too — somewhat like eating at a chef’s table, with showy beverages instead.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Among the top swindles is one in which people extort money by pretending an arrest warrant has been issued for the victim, Smith said.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2025
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He was convicted of financial card fraud in 1990, theft by check twice in 1990, two counts of issuing a worthless check in 1994, theft by check in 1994, four counts of theft by swindle in October 2002 and one count two months later.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Researchers in Pompeii have revealed that a painting initially thought to be a copy, hanging in a local church, is in fact an original work that went missing, by Renaissance master Andrea Mantegna, reports ANSA.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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So pack your bags, pick up that worn copy of your favorite Austen classic, and set out on an adventure that would make even Lizzie Bennet proud.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Recycled pop bottles are made into carpets and seat linings, and cotton shoddy—used to make blue jeans—is recycled and turned into sound insulation.—
Katherine LaGrave,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 July 2018
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Only traditional organic feeds such as the shoddy are allowed—
Craig Ballinger,
Slate Magazine,
20 Mar. 2017
Adjective
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While wearing gaudy lime green T-shirts, neon ties sprouting shamrocks with Gaelic sayings, or singing catchy, sentimental tunes, many people also enjoy an Americanized version of the Celtic culture for a day, whether Irish or not.—
Maureen Murphy,
Hartford Courant,
14 Mar. 2025
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Instead of orange-leaning oak cabinets with gaudy gold hardware, opt for wood materials such as white oak or pine, clean-lines, and sleek hardware.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Brummagem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brummagem. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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