as in blatant
very noticeable especially for being incorrect or bad
the student's theme was marred by a number of egregious errors in spelling
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Recent Examples of egregious
The league is committed to trying to reduce the most egregious forms of tanking — the multi-year versions — in its attempts to get more of its teams to participate fully in actually trying to win games during the regular season.
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David Aldridge, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The case became the most egregious in a string of allegations involving Colorado funeral homes as details emerged about their lavish spending and their pattern of defrauding customers.
—Colleen Slevin, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
For the next 30 years, as Republicans predominated in the governorship, the parties reached a truce in which the Democratic advantage would be preserved but that the state Legislature would forswear the most egregious kinds of land grabs.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 24 Apr. 2026
The case became the most egregious in a string of criminal cases involving Colorado funeral homes as details emerged about the Hallfords’ lavish spending and their pattern of defrauding customers.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
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David Aldridge, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The case became the most egregious in a string of allegations involving Colorado funeral homes as details emerged about their lavish spending and their pattern of defrauding customers.
—Colleen Slevin, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
For the next 30 years, as Republicans predominated in the governorship, the parties reached a truce in which the Democratic advantage would be preserved but that the state Legislature would forswear the most egregious kinds of land grabs.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 24 Apr. 2026
The case became the most egregious in a string of criminal cases involving Colorado funeral homes as details emerged about the Hallfords’ lavish spending and their pattern of defrauding customers.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for egregious
Adjective
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In a statement posted to X, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani condemned the blatant act of antisemitism and vowed to hold those responsible accountable for the graffiti.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
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In the past year, a split between the City Council and the mayor has not only become noticeable, but blatant at many of the biweekly meetings.—
Rachel Royster
May 5,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 May 2026
Adjective
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There are obvious questions there.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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This abuse of power was obvious and alarming.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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There weren’t as many glaring errors when the NFL also used replacement officials for one week of exhibition games and the opening week in 2001 before the labor dispute was resolved shortly after 9/11, and the regular officials returned in time when the season resumed after a one-week break.—
Rob Maaddi,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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There weren’t as many glaring errors when the NFL also used replacement officials for one week of exhibition games and the opening week in 2001 before the labor dispute was resolved shortly after 9/11, and the regular officials returned in time when the season resumed following a one-week break.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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Micron is projecting an 81% gross margin, and SanDisk an 82% margin.—
Tobias Burns,
CNBC,
10 May 2026
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The company has reported making billions of dollars annually in gross revenue and has hundreds of millions of users.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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“Egregious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/egregious. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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