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Recent Examples of de trop
Perhaps Selena decided a sky-high heel was de trop for her stint on the continent.
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Kerry McDermott, Vogue, 21 June 2023
Perhaps such remarks sound less de trop in French.
—Mark Feeney, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Mar. 2023
As much as Black was a master of pacing, a fine crafter of set pieces, and delightfully de trop as a writer of snappy, manly dialogue, the most galvanic features manifested themselves in stage directions, interstitial material steering the reader through the gleeful nonsense.
—Wyatt Mason, Harper’s Magazine , 6 Jan. 2023
Kerry McDermott, Vogue, 21 June 2023
Perhaps such remarks sound less de trop in French.
—Mark Feeney, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Mar. 2023
As much as Black was a master of pacing, a fine crafter of set pieces, and delightfully de trop as a writer of snappy, manly dialogue, the most galvanic features manifested themselves in stage directions, interstitial material steering the reader through the gleeful nonsense.
—Wyatt Mason, Harper’s Magazine , 6 Jan. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for de trop
Adjective
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The 11-inch tablet boasts up to 10 hours of battery life, but its accessory compatibility isn't ideal – charging the Apple Pencil requires a USB-C cable and adapter.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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One of those actions: an ordinance allowing for more accessory dwelling units, which are independent residential units on the same lot as a home.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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Creating conditions that have led to possible mass starvation after bringing about tens of thousands of needless deaths should be the last straw.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
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The first episode premiered earlier today and, needless to say, it was filled with drama.—
Breanne L. Heldman,
People.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Connecticut could face close to $180 million in annual extra costs to its supplementary nutrition and food stamps program within the next five years, according to a very preliminary analysis of recent federal budget cuts by Gov. Ned Lamont’s administration.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
11 Aug. 2025
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The Warriors could use a more impactful starting center and some supplementary shooting and scoring, providing more space for Butler, who struggled to find any once Curry went down.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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May get download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in select areas with additional equipment.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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The first step to enjoying Dixon’s chili is dressing it up with a myriad of toppings for an additional cost between 15 cents to $1.25.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The inspection service recommends that unwanted packages be returned to the sender, if a return address is available.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The club has spent the summer attempting to move on five unwanted players from the first-team squad.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Operating costs will be funded through direct billing, grant writing, the health department’s operating budget and supplemental private fundraising.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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Demonstrating fit requires research, specificity, and an ability to articulate in supplemental essays why the institution’s offerings match the applicant’s ambitions and personality.—
Liz Doe Stone,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Restructuring your team to bring him in now could cause unnecessary hits or weaken your squad balance.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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Delete unnecessary apps from your phone - Most apps collect personal details such as your name, email and location, which could be hacked.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This is not because Europe is unimportant to the United States but because many U.S. forces in Europe are unneeded given the current threat level and becoming redundant as Europe’s military might grows.—
Christopher S. Chivvis,
Foreign Affairs,
23 July 2025
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That not only means avoiding the embarrassment of showing up at Mars without a ride home, but the ability to do without unneeded fuel surplus and to plan longer duration missions.—
David Szondy
July 21,
New Atlas,
21 July 2025
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“De trop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/de%20trop. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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