hellion

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Recent Examples of hellion Aside from Kiri, the most interesting of the children is Lo’ak (Britain Dalton), the second-oldest son who is both kind of a hellion and desperate for his father’s approval. Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 13 Dec. 2022 While a talented man, a hellion in his youth, and a shrewd negotiator, perhaps Herb’s greatest contribution was in golf. Luther Ray Abel, National Review, 29 Sep. 2022 After a long walk in the woods, Honda’s luxury brand has returned to its sporty roots and brought back its famed entry-level hellion for the compact luxury segment. Tribune News Service, cleveland, 3 Sep. 2022 From luxury sedan to hellion at the touch of a button, rear-drive mode, 10.8-second quarter. Ezra Dyer, Car and Driver, 20 Oct. 2021 See All Example Sentences for hellion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hellion
Noun
  • Twenty voices multiply it, adding yodels and monkey noises, the sheer volume making up for the pep talks the crowd doesn’t have time to give.
    Sam MacIlwaine, Outside Online, 16 June 2025
  • From swans and elephants to monkeys hanging from coat hangers, these playful creations add a touch of whimsy to your day.
    David Nikel, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
Noun
  • And Tony nominee Daniel J. Watts nails his portrayal of Sammy Davis Jr. as a real-life devil on the shoulder of the conflicted trailblazer, while Krystal Joy Brown, Kathy Fitzgerald, Ruby Lewis and Kenita Miller turn out stellar performances in multiple roles.
    Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 12 June 2025
  • Photo : Riva Yachts Riva 68 Diable The 68 Diable lives up to its name—a handsome devil that will be the most stunning yacht at Venice.
    Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 28 May 2025
Noun
  • Think noodle bowls, salads, wraps, shawarma, burgers, and brats.
    Ronny Maye, Essence, 24 June 2025
  • King Herod is played by child actor Parker Williams, which works as a depiction of those in authority as tantrum-throwing brats — something else that resonates in modern times.
    Matthew J. Palm, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 June 2025
Noun
  • The mushroom’s healing properties also lead to hallucinations, often involving mysterious white imps, who should be adorable and instead come across as menacing little ghouls.
    Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 18 June 2025
  • And Dot — well, Dot keeps an imp in an old wine bottle.
    Sara Holdren, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • And now, without further ado, an ode to the rogues and rascals who make being hot and doing crimes in this galaxy so fun to watch.
    Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2025
  • Something tells me those wary rascals spotted us and gave us the slip.
    Percy Brown, Outdoor Life, 12 June 2025

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“Hellion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hellion. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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