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as in dreadfulness
the quality of inspiring intense dread or dismay
it's difficult to even begin to comprehend the horror of the Holocaust
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as in nightmare
a situation or state that causes great suffering and unhappiness
had never experienced the horrors of war
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as in fear
the emotion experienced in the presence or threat of danger
imagine my horror at finding myself face to face with a lion on the loose
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as in disgust
a dislike so strong as to cause stomach upset or queasiness
cat lover or no, she regards cleaning the litter box with horror
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Recent Examples of horror
In her first interview since police charged Deven Young with Stewart's murder on Friday, Mic Mac Campground owner Katharine Lunt explained to ABC News the horror that engulfed her idyllic corner of rural Maine since July 2, and how fiercely driven she's been to protect it.
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ABC News, 21 July 2025
The idea of tiny bugs living in your eyelashes might sound like something out of a horror movie, but their reality is far less alarming.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 20 July 2025
For example, Jenna Ortega and Paul Rudd’s A24 horror comedy Death of a Unicorn opened in theaters on March 28 and debuted on PVOD just over a month later, on April 29.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
In the span of three weeks, in prime time and on the big screen, Americans witnessed two vivid interpretations of the horrors of nuclear war: one explosive and terrifying, the other corrosive and elegiac.
—Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 10 July 2025
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ABC News, 21 July 2025
The idea of tiny bugs living in your eyelashes might sound like something out of a horror movie, but their reality is far less alarming.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 20 July 2025
For example, Jenna Ortega and Paul Rudd’s A24 horror comedy Death of a Unicorn opened in theaters on March 28 and debuted on PVOD just over a month later, on April 29.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
In the span of three weeks, in prime time and on the big screen, Americans witnessed two vivid interpretations of the horrors of nuclear war: one explosive and terrifying, the other corrosive and elegiac.
—Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for horror
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On top of the bathroom problems, the man says the kitchen is also a nightmare thanks to Jerry and Daisy, who leave dirty dishes around.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
27 July 2025
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Even with my healthcare connections, advocating for her as a patient was a nightmare.—
Zoya Hasan,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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This is a mess and the mess – not the whistleblowing – is endangering your job and your customer’s well-being.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
19 July 2025
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Against this corporate financial quagmire, Wintour hasn’t made a complete mess of Vogue from a purely performance metric.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Concerns of fear growing in migrant communities Mora said this issue runs deep for him and others who work in immigration law.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
23 July 2025
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Several top Trump administration officials sold off stock market holdings in the days leading up to the president’s announcements of sweeping tariffs that sparked fears of a global trade war and rattled financial markets.—
Suhail Bhat,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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Burns became entangled with a teammate during back–pedal drills early in practice, threw his helmet down in disgust and walked out on crutches.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
23 July 2025
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Instead, your actions have united everyone in their disgust for you.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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Every day there is a new cut to programs that actually help people in need or a new atrocity like Alligator Alcatraz that promotes cruelty to other human beings.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
16 July 2025
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The law, passed in 1992, allows civil claims against abusers who, while acting in official capacities for foreign governments, engaged in atrocities anywhere in the world.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 July 2025
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The point isn’t just to resolve in-the-moment agony.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
16 July 2025
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Shortly before halftime, Musiala collided with Gianluigi Donnarumma in the PSG penalty area and went down in agony clutching his left ankle, which appeared to be twisted at an unnatural angle.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
6 July 2025
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Well, consider that, unlike what’s happening in the world at large, the frights and delights inside Viola’s Room are actually fun.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
26 June 2025
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Ah well, Cesare already has two sequel novels published, so there’s already plenty more Frendo the Clown frights ready to be harvested.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
9 May 2025
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Here are seven alternative activities to try that experts say can be just as effective: Research shows that expressive art therapy, like painting, may help reduce symptoms of stress and anxiety, increase self-esteem, and improve mood by engaging areas of the brain that promote calm.—
Noma Nazish,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Driving this new trend, brokers and builders agree, is a potent mix of global anxiety and cultural influence.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
29 July 2025
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“Horror.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horror. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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