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 defendants have pulled every procedural lever to avoid being held responsible for their egregious actions.
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Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
This becomes even more egregious when that failure is purposeful, yet not all attorneys are held equal under the law.
—Micah Kimball, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
David Bim’s film looks at the egregious struggles Cuba suffered in the pandemic was awarded a $2,500 cash prize plus a film production package valued at $50,000 from Neon Diesel Finishing, TCS and Greenslate.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
Faced with such an egregious erosion of their working conditions, Local 802 Broadway musicians and other artists are ready to leverage every ounce of their collective power, up to and including a strike.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2025
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Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
This becomes even more egregious when that failure is purposeful, yet not all attorneys are held equal under the law.
—Micah Kimball, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
David Bim’s film looks at the egregious struggles Cuba suffered in the pandemic was awarded a $2,500 cash prize plus a film production package valued at $50,000 from Neon Diesel Finishing, TCS and Greenslate.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
Faced with such an egregious erosion of their working conditions, Local 802 Broadway musicians and other artists are ready to leverage every ounce of their collective power, up to and including a strike.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for egregious
Adjective
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Bartz was struck by the boldness of the theft, noting that internal communications from Anthropic showed blatant awareness of the piracy.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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Tragically, Putin’s blatant disregard for international law when invading and annexing Ukraine in 2022 is frequently compared to the American invasion of Iraq.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The single-minded obsession with Mamdani’s talk of affordability, while convenient for the mayor-elect and a vital part of his appeal, also misses an obvious point.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Could the Cavs tinker just a little more to take advantage of his efficiency and obvious talent, even when everyone else is healthy?—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The absence of an edge manifested itself in almost every aspect of the game, but was most glaring on defense.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Broncos have managed to dodge glaring landmines en route to a 7-2 start, which counts for plenty.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
5 Nov. 2025
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The families of seven campers and two counselors who died in the catastrophic flooding that swept through Camp Mystic this summer are suing the Texas camp and its owners, accusing them of gross negligence, according to three lawsuits filed Monday.—
Pamela Brown,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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The film received positive reviews from critics upon its release and went on to gross over $130 million worldwide.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Egregious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/egregious. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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