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Recent Examples of roué
Why not the antics of sly Elizabethan housewives playing tricks on a fatuous drunken roue?
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Peter Marks, Washington Post, 22 Jan. 2020
In the film, Jennifer Jones played the heroine, in her maid’s cap and apron, and French actor Charles Boyer was Adam Belinski, the refugee Czech intellectual roue, on the Hollywood assumption that one European accent is as good as another.
—New York Times, 12 Apr. 2018
Peter Marks, Washington Post, 22 Jan. 2020
In the film, Jennifer Jones played the heroine, in her maid’s cap and apron, and French actor Charles Boyer was Adam Belinski, the refugee Czech intellectual roue, on the Hollywood assumption that one European accent is as good as another.
—New York Times, 12 Apr. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roué
Noun
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Use an artificial turf rake to clean your mat and keep the surface smooth for the best results.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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Then, use a rake to spread each pile of compost evenly in all directions until the compost is dispersed and your lawn is covered.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Sang Heon Lee’s playboy and Dae’s (Minyeong Choi) best friend wanted nothing to do with Kitty at the beginning of Season 1 before falling head over heels for her.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
17 Jan. 2025
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The former seaside pleasure palace of the playboy King George IV features Indian and Chinese influences blended with traditional Regency design.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Ever since, keen epicures had been ardently awaiting his next move.—
Sarah Khan,
Bon Appétit,
18 Mar. 2025
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Biggest Fear: Pain of their own insecurity, uncertainty. Type 7: The Enthusiast/Epicure The enthusiast/epicure looks to explore all the wonders of life and are always on the hunt for new experiences and adventures.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
Peoplemag,
25 Apr. 2024
Noun
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Ever a glutton for executive orders, Trump has signed nearly 70 so far.—
Nicole Russell,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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The Suns may thwart a fast break, but end up with a tiny guard trying to keep a glass glutton off the boards.—
Fred Katz,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Roué.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rou%C3%A9. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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