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as in angry
feeling or showing anger
the boss was livid when yet another deadline was missed
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as in pallid
lacking a healthy skin color
her face was livid with fear
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as in indignation
an intense emotional state of displeasure with someone or something
the level of the boss's lividity was something I'd never seen outside of cartoons—I almost expected steam to rise out of his head
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Recent Examples of livid
Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024
The White House was livid and implied Netanyahu was lying.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 27 Sep. 2024
When Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin fought him on granting the Palestinians autonomy and refused to commit to a freeze on Israeli settlements in the territories, the president became livid.
—Michael Scott Doran, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2019
Behind the scenes, the former President was livid and disoriented at the abrupt turn of events.
—Brian Bennett, TIME, 11 Sep. 2024
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Republicans are livid after the debate moderators fact-checked JD Vance
The L.A. Times Special: VP debate: Walz whiffs on immigration, Vance dodges question and misinforms
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—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024
The White House was livid and implied Netanyahu was lying.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 27 Sep. 2024
When Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin fought him on granting the Palestinians autonomy and refused to commit to a freeze on Israeli settlements in the territories, the president became livid.
—Michael Scott Doran, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2019
Behind the scenes, the former President was livid and disoriented at the abrupt turn of events.
—Brian Bennett, TIME, 11 Sep. 2024
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However, what violent extremists perceive as a tacit nod of approval — based on Trump’s own violent rhetoric — could lead to a surge in domestic terrorism in a country that remains anxious, angry and well-armed.Colin P. Clarke, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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But his future was in question after the party suffered its worst election defeat in more than a decade, losing support from voters angry about corruption scandals and the rising cost of living.Arata Yamamoto, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
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Yet everything about this pallid stunt comedy, from the increasingly gross setpieces (at one point, Barrymore’s Nancy pukes directly into her husband’s mouth) to the wasting of normally great character actors in minor roles (Harvey Fierstein!Sean Malin, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2024
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That pallid face hadn’t smelled of evil in the least.Yukio Mishima, The New Yorker, 27 Oct. 2024
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When Wiley returns a few minutes later with a tissue, his indignation has come back, too.Rachel Corbett, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
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On Wednesday night, when news of the pending indictment was reported by the Times, but before details of the charges were publicly known, Adams offered the public the same righteous indignation.Eric Lach, The New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2024
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That same pale green appears on the metal parts of the bundled Magic Keyboard and Magic Mouse.Brian Westover, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Other symptoms of anemia include fatigue, weakness, rapid heart rate, and pale skin.2829 Hyperthyroidism: An overactive thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone, increasing metabolism and heart rate.Lindsay Curtis, Health, 5 Nov. 2024
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Then came the anger, hurt and all that goes with it.R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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This means asking them to let go of any anger and resentment toward you, but don’t force anything.Hylke Faber, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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In today’s deal, North’s leap to four hearts is preemptive, and West doubles that outrage with his 23 high-card points.Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Pressure mounts in Israel for hostage deal The articles were published days after six Israeli hostages were found dead in a tunnel in Gaza, sparking Israeli protests and outrage at Netanyahu, who the families of some hostages see as sabotaging a cease-fire deal for his own political gain.Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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The cruelest consolation for an innocent life made ashen before her time.Andy Andersen, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2024
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Planted into the ashen soil, the future forest continues to need human help: soil amendments, watering, weeding, protection from hungry animals and more.Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2024
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Laura Donnelly is phenomenal as the older Helen, who is moved by a hardened, ancient wrath.Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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Although Blasphemous Edict won’t be able to clear the board against the most extreme go-wide decks (where wraths are often the most needed), being a sacrifice effect gets around annoying protection like Indestructible.Jennifer Maas, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Livid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/livid. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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