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Recent Examples of eyesore
Nevertheless, in lieu of that art turning into a mismanaged eyesore, the feasibility of care should be at the top of your considerations.
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Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
The Camelot Condominiums property has long been considered a public safety concern and an eyesore in the community.
—Cbs News Atlanta Staff, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
In 2024, the unfinished towers became a major downtown eyesore after graffiti vandals covered at least 25 floors, followed by dangerous stunts including base jumping that were captured on video and widely shared on social media.
—City News Service, Daily News, 24 Feb. 2026
Phoenix leaders passed an ordinance requiring retailers to equip their shopping carts with such locking devices or hire a cart-retrieval company in a unanimous vote, as residents voiced growing frustrations with the eyesore.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 22 Feb. 2026
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Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
The Camelot Condominiums property has long been considered a public safety concern and an eyesore in the community.
—Cbs News Atlanta Staff, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
In 2024, the unfinished towers became a major downtown eyesore after graffiti vandals covered at least 25 floors, followed by dangerous stunts including base jumping that were captured on video and widely shared on social media.
—City News Service, Daily News, 24 Feb. 2026
Phoenix leaders passed an ordinance requiring retailers to equip their shopping carts with such locking devices or hire a cart-retrieval company in a unanimous vote, as residents voiced growing frustrations with the eyesore.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 22 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eyesore
mess
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For a no-fuss, no-mess option for your patio, the Thermacell Patio Shield provides a 10-foot protection zone, perfect for small outdoor spaces like balconies or porches.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Instead of rolling individual enchiladas or topping individual tacos, serve a big-batch fajita casserole for Tex-Mex flavor without as much effort or mess.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Eyesore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eyesore. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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