as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at
a drop-dead wedding dress that must have cost a fortune
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Recent Examples of drop-dead
But this scarcity has resulted in an opportunity for an Indonesian firm, which, in a legal gray area, handcrafts drop-dead gorgeous copies of the 1950s Mercedes 300SL Gullwing and other legendary sports cars.
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Carlton Reid, Wired News, 13 Dec. 2025
Its charming space and drop-dead-gorgeous desserts have helped land the restaurant on the list more than 10 times.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
See Richard Gere at his most drop-dead gorgeous in 1980’s American Gigolo for proof.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2025
The Post Ranch Inn is one of the most luxe resorts in California‘s drop-dead gorgeous Big Sur.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2025
Before looking at any car, decide exactly what your maximum budget is, and then begin looking for your car at 20% above your drop-dead maximum price.
—Jimmy Camp, Oc Register, 4 Aug. 2025
The vibe: Take owner Kristin Canty’s love of New England farms and sustainable foods, add Chef Charlie Foster’s creativity, and throw in some serious style — starting with the epic mural at the front entrance and ending with the drop-dead gorgeous Boston Harbor views.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 12 July 2025
Rich history, fantastic dining, drop-dead water views, and all the winning sports dynasties your heart could desire.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
All of this overlooks Payne’s Valley, my favorite course at Big Cedar and a drop-dead visual stunner with more lakes, more greens, more waterfalls, and beauty as far as the eye can see.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Carlton Reid, Wired News, 13 Dec. 2025
Its charming space and drop-dead-gorgeous desserts have helped land the restaurant on the list more than 10 times.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
See Richard Gere at his most drop-dead gorgeous in 1980’s American Gigolo for proof.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2025
The Post Ranch Inn is one of the most luxe resorts in California‘s drop-dead gorgeous Big Sur.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2025
Before looking at any car, decide exactly what your maximum budget is, and then begin looking for your car at 20% above your drop-dead maximum price.
—Jimmy Camp, Oc Register, 4 Aug. 2025
The vibe: Take owner Kristin Canty’s love of New England farms and sustainable foods, add Chef Charlie Foster’s creativity, and throw in some serious style — starting with the epic mural at the front entrance and ending with the drop-dead gorgeous Boston Harbor views.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 12 July 2025
Rich history, fantastic dining, drop-dead water views, and all the winning sports dynasties your heart could desire.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
All of this overlooks Payne’s Valley, my favorite course at Big Cedar and a drop-dead visual stunner with more lakes, more greens, more waterfalls, and beauty as far as the eye can see.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drop-dead
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Mission Trails is a great place to go for a nice little hike or a beautiful little walk.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Jan. 2026
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Pahlavi was the name of a beautiful large boulevard in Tehran under the shah.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Her husband, Laurent (Arnaud Binard), has shown up unexpectedly in Rome to find his wife in the arms of handsome Italian film director Giancarlo (Raoul Bova).—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
6 Jan. 2026
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Outlander is based on Diana Gabaldon's best-selling book series of the same name about the epic love story between an English World War II nurse who travels back in time to 18th-century Scotland and meets a handsome Highlander.—
Jillian Sederholm,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This simple taupe geometric style peel-and-stick wallpaper is affordable, easy to apply, and looks gorgeous without being too bold or loud.—
Brittney Morgan,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
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It's been so fun watching Ariana Grande's look slowly, subtly move away from the gorgeous Glinda bubble she's been gladly trapped in for the last few years.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The resulting casserole comes out tender and saucy, with a light creaminess, lovely aroma and a savory richness.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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Originally built as a carriage road during the 1880s, the long and winding road takes you from downtown Hot Springs (just off Central Avenue at the end of Fountain Street) to a lovely picnic area and overlook featuring a historic pagoda that dates back to the early 1900s.—
Alex Schechter,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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To make sure there’s sufficient demand among bond investors, Treasury yields must remain attractive relative to the competition.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
10 Jan. 2026
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Home to the world’s largest oil reserves, the country is an attractive long-term opportunity for Big Oil, but companies are cautious about investing in the short term due to uncertainty around security and the rule of law.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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These come in a pretty off-white champagne color, along with a cool purple, chocolate brown, and greige (grayish beige).—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
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Furniture needs to do more than look pretty to earn its keep.—
Heather Bien,
The Spruce,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Ariana Grande made a cute face while taking a pic with Steven Spielberg.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Jump on the trend early with this cute, hands-free Michael Kors crossbody bag.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Costa Blanca is stunning from dry land, but exploring by water offers an opportunity to see the coastline from a new perspective.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Read on for more on-sale Kate Spade purses worth checking out, including a chic suede laptop bag, a leather commuter tote, and a stunning blue oversized shoulder bag.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Drop-dead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drop-dead. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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