1
as in prominent
likely to attract attention
the bodacious decor of the boutique hotel is intended to appeal to the young and the hip
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as in sheer
Southern & Midland
having no exceptions or restrictions
had the bodacious gall to tell me that he'd return my lawn mower when he felt like it
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Recent Examples of bodacious
With just a few spritzes and a scrunch, your hair can look bodacious and salon-worthy in seconds.
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 10 June 2025
Okay, okay — even though my spindly frame and past-his-prime age both immediately disqualify me from membership in this band of bodacious biceps, I am intrigued.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Others suspected there was more history to the bodacious look.
—Rosa Rahimi, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
Awakened romantically and politically by Cinderella’s bodacious thoughts, the prince opens his next ball to all citizens of every stratosphere.
—Darren Franich, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2025
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 10 June 2025
Okay, okay — even though my spindly frame and past-his-prime age both immediately disqualify me from membership in this band of bodacious biceps, I am intrigued.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Others suspected there was more history to the bodacious look.
—Rosa Rahimi, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
Awakened romantically and politically by Cinderella’s bodacious thoughts, the prince opens his next ball to all citizens of every stratosphere.
—Darren Franich, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bodacious
Adjective
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By 2015, Garrison and Derouselle were working together as slammers, collaborating with a lawyer named Jason Giles, who was a partner at a prominent Canal Street personal-injury outfit, the King Firm.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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That union support, along with endorsements from Schiff and other prominent California Democrats, had helped propel Swalwell’s campaign in a race devoid of a clear front-runner.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Lahav black ballgown with sheer black veil and beaded appliqués throughout.—
Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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And the sheer scale is unprecedented.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Romance will be passionate and sexy.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
9 Apr. 2026
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Exterior house colors may not be the sexiest part of your renovation efforts, but choosing the right exterior paint color can make a big difference.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The clash with residents is especially noticeable in Mallorca, where thousands took to the streets in June 2025 to protest the growth of tourism on the island, as Fox News Digital reported at the time.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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Her omissions are noticeable as well.—
Madeline Leung Coleman,
Vulture,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The series poignantly addresses the complexities of teenage struggles, particularly through Justin’s undiagnosed ADHD and Keisha’s experience of trauma, emphasizing the importance of unconditional support and the intersection of mental health with race and class in today’s world.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2026
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The limited goal of bringing the regime to heel expanded immediately into its unconditional surrender and potential annihilation.—
Fintan O’Toole,
The New York Review of Books,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Pangan, 28, who lives in Torrance, felt confused that her friend who lives in Orange County was able to get desirable cheap tickets for swimming, track and tennis.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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In the case of the Defender 110 X-Dynamic SE, that blend starts at $75,200, and easily approaches $100,000 if one adds all of the desirable amenities.—
John Scott Lewinski,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The look is darker, more dramatic.—
Connie Ogle
April 9,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Since then, the game has experienced dramatic growth .—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Still, seek balance, not utter seclusion.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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To some umps’ great dismay—and fans’ utter delight—calls are indeed getting overturned, with all the suspense of a Roman emperor deciding on a gladiator’s fate.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Bodacious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bodacious. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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