1
as in poor
of low quality
shoddy merchandise that soon fell to pieces
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2
as in notorious
not respectable
a waterfront area filled with shoddy saloons, tattoo parlors, and houses of prostitution
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Recent Examples of shoddy
Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025
Attendees spent thousands on tickets to an event, the main features of which were mass disorganization, shoddy tents and the now-infamous cheese sandwiches.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
Katherine Lagrave, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 July 2018
Only traditional organic feeds such as the shoddy are allowed
—Craig Ballinger, Slate Magazine, 20 Mar. 2017
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Adjective
On Monday, five years later after the Herald investigation, U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson described continuing poor living conditions for residents and shoddy work from contractors painting over mold.
—Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025
Attendees spent thousands on tickets to an event, the main features of which were mass disorganization, shoddy tents and the now-infamous cheese sandwiches.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
Noun
Recycled pop bottles are made into carpets and seat linings, and cotton shoddy—used to make blue jeans—is recycled and turned into sound insulation.
—Katherine Lagrave, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 July 2018
Only traditional organic feeds such as the shoddy are allowed
—Craig Ballinger, Slate Magazine, 20 Mar. 2017
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shoddy
Adjective
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There’s a real debate to be had about what responsibility better-off neighborhoods like Hyde Park have to help solve humanitarian problems that often are laid at the feet of poorer areas.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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White House officials have downplayed the public’s concern for economic welfare amid poor projections for the U.S. market.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The series flips the script on an industry notorious for unequal pay by leveling the playing field.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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When over 200 immigrants, mostly Venezuelans, were deported to El Salvador's notorious CECOT prison on March 15, just as J.G.G. v Trump was being heard, tattoos were among the reasons some migrants were sent there, potentially in error.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Advocates say the ban seeks to address public health problems seen in the state, as lawmakers and scientists across the country look to lessen the use of synthetics in food.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA TODAY,
25 Mar. 2025
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The move cites potentially harmful health effects and comes amid a broader push from scientists and government leaders to clamp down on synthetics in the nation's food supply.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This is great news for our model but terrible for upsets.—
Jordan Brenner,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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The domestic box office is presently in a terrible state, and Minecraft could prove to be the shot of confidence Hollywood studios and cinema owners need after recent films, including Disney’s Snow White, have turned into major disappointments.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This bright and spicy scent was named after the infamous Rainbow Bar on LA’s Sunset Strip.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The future of Fyre Festival 2 continues to remain rocky, as Mexican government officials claim the second take of the infamous festival isn't happening, again.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Drawing on Gary Klein’s Recognition-Primed Decision (RPD) model, such contexts reveal how experienced professionals make rapid yet effective decisions by relying on pattern recognition, mental simulation, and intuitive reasoning.—
Hamilton Mann,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Teams will be able to operate offense vs. defense drills, including 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 simulations, during OTAs.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Numerous territories across the globe including in Europe, Australia and Canada have solidified these as streaming services take advantage of their cheaper production hubs.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
3 Apr. 2025
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However, note that these are smaller models that could run on a less expensive GPUs or even a CPU with cheaper memory instead of the super expensive HBM memory currently used in all high-end accelerators.—
Karl Freund,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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It’s implied that before going into construction, Levon had brought his military training into civilian life in some shady (though likely heroic) capacity or another — maybe even kidnap recovery.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2025
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During a recent conversation with legendary radio host Big Boy, the 26-year-old spoke about her haters and shady tension that led to this notion.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Shoddy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shoddy. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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