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Adjective
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Their legacy includes the extreme outfits of the flamboyant criminals and hairdressers in Female Trouble (1974) and the grotesque Mortvillians in Desperate Living (1977) Smith to Polyester (1982) and Hairspray (1988) to more mainstream films such as Cry-Baby (1990) and Serial Mom (1994).—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
27 Jan. 2025 -
Werfel concocted a more tortuous explanation for his wife’s grotesque behavior.—
Alex Ross,
The New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2025
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Physicists will use this data to measure the properties of both dark matter as well as dark energy, an equally mysterious repulsive force proposed to explain the accelerating expansion of the universe.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Today, the idea of intentionally dismembering and displaying human body parts can seem shocking, even repulsive.—
Therese Cory,
The Conversation,
28 Jan. 2025
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Those rules are broken and the results are messy, monstrous and metaphorical in a hilariously jaw-dropping hoot about beauty and self-worth.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
13 Feb. 2025
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At one point the manifestations of James’ dread and guilt become, to him, at least, very real, and monstrous.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2025
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The result was good for the Jayhawks, as the Cyclones shot a hideous 1-for-12 (11%) from long range.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
4 Feb. 2025
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Rust is a big deal, as is the fact that many Panteras have been mangled by previous owners bestowing hideous enhancements (think bad celebrity plastic surgery) on otherwise desirable cars.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
17 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, the Eagles coach and players thanked God after their win as though their spiritual beliefs made the Chiefs offensive line collapse without any blitzing. 4.—
Paul Sullivan,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2025
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The merchandise options were changed to solely offering the offensive design within an hour of the broadcast.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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The head of the Zionist Organization of America endorsed Trump’s repugnant scheme.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2025
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James and other Black characters code switch when white characters are present; on his own, James interrogates philosophers like Voltaire for his repugnant views on slavery.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Investors were greeted with unpleasant inflation data on Tuesday.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2025
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The steam emanating from the hot oats began to cook the egg whites, which gave the dish an unpleasant scrambled egg-like texture.—
Ashia Aubourg,
Outside Online,
6 Feb. 2025
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Video captured the frightful attack, which showed Zelenina pulling herself free.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
1 Feb. 2025
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The weather was uncharacteristically frightful, causing suspension and ultimate cancellation of the popular Wednesday Pro-Am, and delays every round.—
Candace Oehler,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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“Ogreish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ogreish. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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