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
If this list was ranked, this drama would probably fight with Homicide for the most egregious oversight.
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Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 13 June 2025
The most egregious violation is President Donald Trump's order to deploy hundreds of Marines to Los Angeles.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 June 2025
At the federal level, the problem is simple but egregious.
—David M. Simon, National Review, 26 May 2025
Denaturalization has historically been used for egregious cases, like Nazis hiding their war crimes.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
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Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 13 June 2025
The most egregious violation is President Donald Trump's order to deploy hundreds of Marines to Los Angeles.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 June 2025
At the federal level, the problem is simple but egregious.
—David M. Simon, National Review, 26 May 2025
Denaturalization has historically been used for egregious cases, like Nazis hiding their war crimes.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for egregious
Adjective
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The second half, directed by Angela Barnes, is a messier melange, culminating in a blatant setup for Riri’s next appearance, whether in a Season 2 or some other property.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
25 June 2025
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Disappearing people to a prison in a country that is not their own, without due process or legal recourse, is a blatant human rights violation.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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Consolidation by the end of the decade The future of other brands is less obvious, but consolidation among the mainstream brands is likely before the end of the decade.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The harmful consequences to the economy and food supply is obvious.—
Billal Rahman
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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That makes him 6-9 in shoes, which is not a particularly glaring difference.—
Jack Magruder,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Harrison was a glaring weak link for the Jaguars last season.—
Ted Nguyen,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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“Egregious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/egregious. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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