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as in bastard
a person whose behavior is offensive to others
a real sleaze who is constantly mooching off friends, and friends of friends
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as in cheese
that which is of low quality or worth
the TV networks wouldn't be airing such sleaze if the public wasn't watching it
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Recent Examples of sleaze
For others, the town provides the most inauthentic travel experience possible, Benidorm a byword for debauchery and sleaze.
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Joshua Korber Hoffman, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2025
Then there’s Trish’s Aunt Carol (Anastacia McCleskey), who is mayoral campaign manager for Raymond Demarest (Erich Bergen), a sleaze who gloms onto Betty’s popularity once her identity is revealed.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 8 Apr. 2025
My biggest qualm with indie sleaze in 2025 is…the lack of sleaze.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2025
Maybe that’s what indie sleaze is all about: getting a redo with more money and better taste!
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2025
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Joshua Korber Hoffman, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2025
Then there’s Trish’s Aunt Carol (Anastacia McCleskey), who is mayoral campaign manager for Raymond Demarest (Erich Bergen), a sleaze who gloms onto Betty’s popularity once her identity is revealed.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 8 Apr. 2025
My biggest qualm with indie sleaze in 2025 is…the lack of sleaze.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2025
Maybe that’s what indie sleaze is all about: getting a redo with more money and better taste!
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sleaze
Noun
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Special-guest pervert Frank (Sam Rockwell) showcases a monologue about his autogynephilia.—
Armond White,
National Review,
9 Apr. 2025
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Just when things are looking up — a haughty British couple leaves this daughter of Oxfordshire a handsome tip — the dinner pervert turns up for his morning coffee.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Beyond the spicy breakfast menu items, the company will also introduce new meal deal options on July 22, introducing the Daily Double, a burger with two beef patties and a slice of American cheese plus shredded lettuce, slivered onions, mayo, and two tomato slices.—
Chris Morris,
Fortune,
8 July 2025
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Slice and prep the vegetables and cheese Wash all fresh ingredients.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
Noun
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The Essex picks up the family’s mayday signal, and while Martin — gradually revealed to be the usual unscrupulous corporate creep — insists on sticking to their extraction mission, not getting sidetracked with search and rescue, he’s overruled by the others.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2025
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Irrespective of industry, successfully scaling can become a chimera—especially if the temptation (or pressure) to rush creeps in.—
Joy Stevens,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
Noun
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Lisa and Jody are mad that Larsa was a jerk at Jody’s birthday party.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
26 June 2025
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Based on my experience, labeling someone a contrarian is just an extremely polite way of calling out a person for being a jerk who’s obsessed with the sound of their own voice.—
Sherry Kuehl,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2025
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Who wouldn’t want content that’s relevant to their unique interests instead of a mess of irrelevant junk?—
Andrew Luttrell,
Time,
24 June 2025
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Every doctor who has pushed junk science on vulnerable kids should be held responsible.—
Kristen Waggoner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
Noun
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Indeed, one of the new creatures slithering around Britain are grotesque, bloated slimeballs that suck up worms from the earth and are easily killed with a bow and arrow.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
18 June 2025
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But he’s met with a surprise: Lester’s wife has switched attorneys and is now represented by slimeball Stuart of all people.—
Ayan Artan,
Vulture,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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An evil clown turned serial killer who terrorizes a fictional New York City borough during Halloween and Christmas will join a maniacal lineup of murderers, mutants and monsters during this year’s Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
10 July 2025
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White-stripe nails Circus-stripe nails Just like a striped Big Top tent, this circus set is complete with stars and clowns.—
Dominic Cadogan,
Glamour,
9 July 2025
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North Korea has responded to previous balloon campaigns with fiery rhetoric and other shows of anger, and last year the country launched its own balloons across the border, dumping rubbish on various South Korean sites, including the presidential compound.—
Hyung-Jin Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
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They were were found beneath a pile of rubbish heaped just inside her front door, according to a police report released Wednesday.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2025
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“Sleaze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sleaze. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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