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as in eerie
fearfully and mysteriously strange or fantastic
a fascinating but creepy stage show by an offbeat magician
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as in disturbing
marked by or causing agitation or uncomfortable feelings
a creepy aura about the abandoned farmhouse—as though something horrific had happened there
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Recent Examples of creepy
The book has just been republished by Tor Nightfire, with a wonderfully creepy cover, after gaining traction via TikTok.
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Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
And an especially creepy fun fact?
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 1 May 2026
The structure is also designed with mesh windows and detachable PC screens that help maximize airflow and bring in plenty of sunlight while keeping creepy flying (or crawling) critters out.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
The setting is green and damp, a little chilly and full of antiquities that toe the line between charming and creepy.
—ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026
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Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
And an especially creepy fun fact?
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 1 May 2026
The structure is also designed with mesh windows and detachable PC screens that help maximize airflow and bring in plenty of sunlight while keeping creepy flying (or crawling) critters out.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
The setting is green and damp, a little chilly and full of antiquities that toe the line between charming and creepy.
—ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for creepy
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On Sunday night, an eerie orange glow lit up the sky near the fire zone as crews battled the flames.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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Both events promise unforgettable views of the sun's corona, plunging daytime into an eerie twilight.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 May 2026
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Fetish camboy Aaron Eagle (Kieron Moore) agrees to spend the night with an anonymous client, only to discover a disturbing tie to his past.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
10 May 2026
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In the spring of 2018, federal prosecutors arrested both Raniere and Mack (along with four other individuals) and leveled disturbing accusations against the pair.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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Within this reality, her determination and imagination becomes an act of resistance, culminating in a haunting fusion of viewer and cinema that reveals how deeply art can transform a young life.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
7 May 2026
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Individuals born with Pluto in Pisces will likely possess a haunting emotional depth and profound level of sensitivity.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 May 2026
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There, migrant labor, economic need and repressed desire collide, especially through his uneasy bond with Arvydas, a Czech co-worker whose open homophobia masks darker tensions.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
11 May 2026
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The landfill theory made some birding enthusiasts uneasy and prompted some authorities, locals and others to defend Ushuaia, a city of nearly 85,000 that draws tourists to its Antarctic cruise ships and abundant, watchworthy bird population.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
10 May 2026
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Freida has a rare ability to draw readers – and viewers – into an unsettling sense of comfort, before brilliantly pulling the rug from under them.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
7 May 2026
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Freida has a rare ability to draw readers — and viewers — into an unsettling sense of comfort, before brilliantly pulling the rug from under them.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
7 May 2026
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The Lancers beat Crossroads in a tense five-set match, 25-23, 25-15, 17-25, 23-25, 15-7, in the Division 4 semifinals Saturday night at Sunny Hills High.—
David Delgado,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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The book tells the true story of a Japanese spy and the Navy counterintelligence agent determined to stop him in the tense lead-up to the attack on Pearl Harbor.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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Altman seemed slightly nervous as the cross-examination got underway.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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Suddenly, and very publicly, Russian officials appeared nervous, afraid that their parade would be spoiled.—
Anne Applebaum,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2026
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In Louisiana, nearly 180,000 early ballots for House races already cast won’t be counted under the redrawn districts, leaving voters like Sallie Davis anxious their votes won’t be tallied.—
John Hanna,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Viral genetics Researchers around the globe are also anxious to get the genomic data of the ANDV virus.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2026
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“Creepy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creepy. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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