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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brummagem
Adjective
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Here, Erin Bunch asks three chic chefs and professional party throwers for the handful of items that can make your dining room (or kitchen nook) feel like a swanky, sexy bistro—no reservation needed.—
Erin Bunch,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Jan. 2026 -
A couple weeks later, Carnahan, who was scheduled to start filming Copshop around that time, invited Crosby to rendezvous at L’Horizon, another swanky resort in Palm Springs, where their friendship blossomed into romance.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Jan. 2026
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To pinpoint the silk’s secret, an interdisciplinary team used a high-tech toolkit that included AlphaFold3 modeling, molecular simulations, and NMR spectroscopy.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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Such detailed military simulation games often garner small but loyal followings, and rarely break into the wider gaming community.—
Archie Clarke,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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As for the tourists, their van pulls up, far in the background of a long shot that gazes through the grand lobby of the hotel—where, in the foreground, a small folk orchestra of blind musicians, accompanied by a dance troupe’s festive gyrations, provides a showy welcome.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
4 Feb. 2026
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Plants feature showy crimson blooms packed with long petals and olive-green foliage that smells like anise when crushed.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 Jan. 2026
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The upcoming Nike Air Max 95 OG Big Bubble in Black/Off Noir/Metallic Silver/Black flips the entire construction of the 1995 model, replacing its typical synthetic suede and mesh for a fully seamless, shell-like construction that’s paired with a nylon tongue and metal hiking-style eyelets.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Commercial synthetic and organic camellia fertilizers are available.—
Dawn Pettinelli,
Hartford Courant,
18 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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One of Rancho de los Caballeros’s greatest strengths is its authenticity; the property manages to come across as genuine rather than kitschy.—
Asonta Benetti,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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Wild and kitschy shows followed with opening fetes dedicated to colorful subjects including Andy Warhol, circus clowns, and Canadian television creators and puppeteers Sid and Marty Krofft.—
Lina Lecaro,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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The inspector general's office confirmed that some lawmakers and their staff were allowed to read copies of the complaint on Monday.—
DAVID KLEPPER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
5 Feb. 2026
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Driving home from school, my dad would give me change to go to the convenience store and buy a print copy of the Post.—
Caroline Mimbs Nyce,
New Yorker,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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At past Grammys, Styles has leaned heavily into theatrical and glitzy style.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
2 Feb. 2026
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Upstairs, The Living Room opens onto a High Line terrace, calm by day, glitzy lounge-like by night.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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As part of the swindle, McCabe promised to transfer the proceeds from the sale of the yacht to the victim, who according to court filings was a widower who had no family support.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
28 Jan. 2026
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While Yusuf was found guilty of six counts of aiding and abetting theft by swindle (over $35,000) in August by a jury, the decision was overturned by Judge Sarah West in November, according to KARE.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
1 Dec. 2025
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“Brummagem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brummagem. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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