as in blatant
very noticeable especially for being incorrect or bad
the student's theme was marred by a number of egregious errors in spelling
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Recent Examples of egregious
Musk has a brilliant counter offensive, posting non-stop on his social media platforms the most egregious examples of Washington’s spending abuse.
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Nolan Finley, Twin Cities, 4 Mar. 2025
The historical criticisms are undoubtedly accurate, even egregious at times.
—Matt Shaw, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
In the world of journalism, this is how editors try to address egregious misreadings of their work.
—Stephen Engelberg, ProPublica, 24 Feb. 2025
Evidence, which traces the influence of the Olin Foundation and the egregious environmental record of its corporate predecessor, the Olin Corporation, is right in that wheelhouse.
—Shannon L. Bowen, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2025
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Nolan Finley, Twin Cities, 4 Mar. 2025
The historical criticisms are undoubtedly accurate, even egregious at times.
—Matt Shaw, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
In the world of journalism, this is how editors try to address egregious misreadings of their work.
—Stephen Engelberg, ProPublica, 24 Feb. 2025
Evidence, which traces the influence of the Olin Foundation and the egregious environmental record of its corporate predecessor, the Olin Corporation, is right in that wheelhouse.
—Shannon L. Bowen, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for egregious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for egregious
Adjective
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Critics view it as a blatant political stunt that tarnishes the library’s ideal as an apolitical institution.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
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Rom-com queen Kate Hudson takes on her first series lead role as Isla Gordon, a blatant Buss surrogate whose sudden promotion to president of her billionaire family’s crown jewel kicks the 10-episode season into gear.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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This year organizers are acknowledging openly what’s been obvious for a while.—
Rob Salkowitz,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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The need for immigration reforms in the United States is obvious.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
5 Mar. 2025
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With such a glaring need at left tackle this past season, why didn’t the Chiefs turn to the previous year’s starter —Donovan Smith?—
Jeff Fedotin,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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But his return could also address another glaring issue: fatigue.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
26 Feb. 2025
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