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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Art enthusiasts Hans Ottinot, a prominent Broward attorney, and Nelson Adams, a Miami obstetrician associated with Jackson Memorial, are central to the museum’s dream team.—
Dorothy Jenkins Fields,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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This pair, complete with the prominent markings always featured on the classic style, has a memory foam insert and a rubber sole that’s especially good for slippery winter weather.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The Rhode founder stunned in a sheer black mesh teddy with a G-string thong design and an ab-baring cutout made out of straps.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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But the department has argued the sheer volume of documents that need to be found, uploaded, reviewed, redacted and published has forced it to instead release the files online on a rolling basis, with a series of enormous document dumps over the course of several days in mid-December.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Although Khloé Kardashian's short 'do features blunt ends, they're styled in a way that looks modern and sexy yet approachable.—
Elise Tabin,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
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This sexy rivals-to-lovers whodunnit is bursting with sleuthing shenanigans and all your favorite tropes.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The buzz around the Patriots has been noticeable even far from Foxboro.—
Aaron Parseghian,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2026
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Fingerprints, smudges, and wear are more noticeable to modern buyers, especially those with families, which has driven interest in matte finishes or smudge-resistant options.—
Aliyah Rodriguez,
The Spruce,
20 Jan. 2026
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The Hour of the Wolf is a far-ranging memoir about motherhood, art, family, and the way that a dog’s unconditional love can offer a rare opportunity for healing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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The state recently launched a project providing unconditional monthly checks — averaging $500 — to families who have abused or neglected their children.—
Sarah A. Font,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Prime rib is a desirable cut of beef, known for its rich flavor and marbling from fat.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
15 Jan. 2026
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So, here are insights into the Giants’ top coaching target from someone who had an up-close look at what makes Harbaugh such a desirable candidate.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Now that season 4 is airing, fans continue to dive into every eerie detail of the series’ dramatic setting.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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At the heart of each villa is the Grand Salon, a unified living and entertaining space anchored by a dramatic double-sided glass fireplace.—
David Morris,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Of course Canton voters had the most up-close-and-personal view of the utter corruption of the Karen Read prosecution.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
14 Jan. 2026
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Let’s talk about a few of the utter disasters unfolding.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Bodacious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bodacious. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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