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Recent Examples of frumpish
In short, the frumpish foursome were suggesting that holders of the top judicial office, current and former, tried to influence justice by shunting cases towards particular judges.
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The Economist, 18 Jan. 2018
The Economist, 18 Jan. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frumpish
Adjective
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These Levi Strauss jeans have a high-rise fit that’s relaxed without looking frumpy, plus they’re made from a slightly stretchy denim blend for extra comfort.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
5 Apr. 2026
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Send your frumpy sweatshirts into hibernation—there’s a new, equally comfortable layer that’s dominating spring 2026.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The worker was accused of failing to safeguard confidential patient information, conduct unbecoming of a public employee and other offenses.—
Joe Brandt,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Gena brought me back to my childhood faith – in which compromise was unbecoming, transparency was a virtue, humility was required, and belief was daily practiced.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
21 Mar. 2026
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As a child, Salinas spent countless hours in his father’s sooty workshop, watching him transform unshapely metal into useful objects.—
Elisabeth Biondi,
The New Yorker,
9 Oct. 2019
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“Frumpish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frumpish. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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