as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at
a drop-dead wedding dress that must have cost a fortune
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Recent Examples of drop-dead
On the ninth floor of the Hay-Adams Hotel, which has a drop-dead view of the White House across Lafayette Park, Liz Truss, Sebastian Gorka, and Erik Prince mingled with guests trying to eat steak frites while standing up.
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Antonia Hitchens, The New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2025
There are still some pressure points to come in that process – the start of camp, the beginning of the regular season and (gasp) the drop-dead Dec. 1 date – but the extension should get signed.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 7 Aug. 2024
While her Death Becomes Her character isn’t a good sport, Meryl Streep sure is — and drop-dead hilarious at that.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
Precious Lee Wears Willy Chavarria Curve model and actress Precious Lee was drop-dead gorgeous in a cherry red velvet frock by Willy Chavarria.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 31 Oct. 2024
The terrain is mild by Colorado hiking standards, but still enjoyable and drop-dead gorgeous this time of the year.
—Jamie Siebrase, The Denver Post, 6 Oct. 2024
Her recent video, for Taste, features the performer alongside Beetlejuice star Jenna Ortega rivaling over a boy while looking drop-dead gorgeous.
—Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Overall, this is everything Apple Watch should be: drop-dead glorious to look at, easier to read than ever and performing at its best.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
See Richard Gere at his most drop-dead gorgeous in 1980’s American Gigolo for proof.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 10 July 2024
Antonia Hitchens, The New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2025
There are still some pressure points to come in that process – the start of camp, the beginning of the regular season and (gasp) the drop-dead Dec. 1 date – but the extension should get signed.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 7 Aug. 2024
While her Death Becomes Her character isn’t a good sport, Meryl Streep sure is — and drop-dead hilarious at that.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
Precious Lee Wears Willy Chavarria Curve model and actress Precious Lee was drop-dead gorgeous in a cherry red velvet frock by Willy Chavarria.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 31 Oct. 2024
The terrain is mild by Colorado hiking standards, but still enjoyable and drop-dead gorgeous this time of the year.
—Jamie Siebrase, The Denver Post, 6 Oct. 2024
Her recent video, for Taste, features the performer alongside Beetlejuice star Jenna Ortega rivaling over a boy while looking drop-dead gorgeous.
—Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Overall, this is everything Apple Watch should be: drop-dead glorious to look at, easier to read than ever and performing at its best.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
See Richard Gere at his most drop-dead gorgeous in 1980’s American Gigolo for proof.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 10 July 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drop-dead
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Butte is located halfway between Glacier and Yellowstone national parks for convenient access to outdoor activities and beautiful places worth exploring.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2025
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There are six impossibly grand and beautiful suites here, including the Suite Gianvico, with its 18th-century wallpaper, velvet chairs, parquet floors and a freestanding bathtub overlooking the lake.—
Lysanne Currie,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Plan your next gourmet meal with this cast iron Dutch oven from Martha Stewart’s gorgeous line of kitchenware.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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The town is also home to several gorgeous natural preserves, a vibrant historic downtown with a shockingly robust art scene, and plenty of write-home-about dining and lodging options.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2025
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The case coincides with suspicious activity occurring near the border where Bernadette Manuelito (Jessica Matten) — who used to work for the Navajo Tribal Police with Chee and Leaphorn and had a relationship with Chee — now gets drawn to cocky and handsome border agent Ivan Muños (Alex Meraz).—
Randy Myers,
The Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2025
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The Farm’s Cottages And Meals The results are rustic but refined, handsome and restful, created from broad beams of repurposed wood and black and white panels of palm trees with extremely comfortable beds and front decks for lazing.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Mary then hosted a lovely tea for all of us, which was equally impressive.—
Lois Alter Mark,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Sun and Moon looked lovely, had a wild story focused on alternate worlds and family drama, and some of the coolest Pokémon ever introduced in the series.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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The potential for cuts in Medicaid, the joint federal-state program that helps lower income people obtain health care, is a particularly attractive target for Democrats.—
David Lightman,
Sacramento Bee,
4 Mar. 2025
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And Malik Nabers is an attractive No. 1 receiver target.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Transferring everyday items from their bulky, visually stimulating packaging into pretty containers is one way to organize your home while maintaining your design style.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Mar. 2025
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Planting in the wrong season won't lead to pretty blooms.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2025
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In December 2024, the brand opened a cute hut that could have been plucked out of a Disney cartoon on the beach of the St. Regis Kanai Resort in Riviera Maya.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
WWD,
9 Mar. 2025
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Okay, but how cute is Meghan’s dog, Guy? Love him!!!!—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2025
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Nebbiolo grapes for this stunning wine are grown on 45-year-old vines and hail from the Colonnello vineyard.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
7 Mar. 2025
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Thousands gather to witness the 180,000 lights illuminate the district in a stunning display.—
Monty Davis,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Drop-dead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drop-dead. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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