GREEK Synonyms: 105 Similar and Opposite Words

greek

noun

Definition of greek

as in hocus-pocus

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Recent Examples of greek Notably, the news comes as Nolan’s The Odyssey, a retelling of the greek epic, has been tearing up the global box office, marking Nolan’s biggest global debut and passing $300 million worldwide since its release a week ago. — Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2026 An ancient Greek from thousands and thousands of years ago, looking up and building a story around, well, what does this mean? — Luke Kemp, Space.com, 18 June 2026 Venture farther down the street for a global culinary journey at places like Uptown Keese’s Greek & Mediterranean Food, Basilic Vietnamese Grill, and Ciao Ammore Trattoria. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 June 2026 The Prada Group and the Greek Police were contacted by PEOPLE for further information and comment, but did not immediately respond. — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026 Somehow, Greek, Russian, Armenian, semi-Lebanese mixes of these items landed on our table including the Greek cheeses, olives, Russian eggplant and beet salads and some Persian dishes. — Ani Duzdabanyan, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026 The prizes will be meted out at tonight’s closing ceremony in Taormina’s Ancient Greek amphitheater. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 14 June 2026 Other significant finds included gold, silver and bronze medals commemorating the Second Vatican Council, as well as a gold Greek Orthodox cross pendant and other medals, including one marking the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026 The breakfast menu leans into the area’s Southwestern roots with chipotle burritos and greek yogurt bowls topped with Arizona mesquite honey—both of which were perfect options to fuel me for hours of hiking and off-roading with Pink Jeep Tours. — Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026

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No more hocus-pocus putting taxpayers on the hook for some sketchy deal that may or may not show a positive return in 15 years, if lucky.

— U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
In both Joss Whedon's theatrical version and Zack Snyder's longer cut, Clark Kent is resurrected by some cosmic hocus-pocus housed in an alien Mother Box.

— Richard Edwards, Space.com, 10 July 2025

Definition of hocus-pocus

Noun

Pat Paulsen, a master of dry wit, delivered droll, double-talk editorials on social issues before mounting a presidential campaign in 1968 with the Straight Talkin’ American Government (STAG) Party.

— Fred A. Bernstein, Washington Post, 27 Dec. 2023
What new form of narrative, what gory amalgam of truth and spectacle, what double-talking rough beast approaches?

— James Parker, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2023

Definition of double-talk

Noun

And the rigmarole of international travel is a very good reason.

— R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2026
Alternatives were mooted, such as filming in England, but flying all the crew from Poland, and their associated visa requirements, would have added to the rigmarole.

— Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2026

Definition of rigmarole

Noun

Hopes for an imminent US-Iran deal to end the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz added to optimism that oil and gas, along with other key products, would again start flowing freely after more than five months of war.

— Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026
The president’s statement comes after Vice President JD Vance said last week that the administration has two goals in the war, including maintaining the flow of oil and gas from Gulf countries.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of gas

Noun

Highlights include Jinx Jones on guitar, Latin jazz fusion from Charged Particles, Americana from Keystone Canyon and a Uke Jam.

— Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026
As seen with Raye and Dean, London cool-girl style meets retro jazz crooner is an aesthetic that’s become ubiquitous among the rising crop of London singers and songwriters with jazz influences.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of jazz

Noun

New assistant coach Alice Chilton is a blatant remodeling of Roy Kent — a brusque ex-soccer player who’s reluctant to engage with Ted’s tomfoolery or personal prodding — but Tanya Reynolds’ performance is equal turns wounded and witty.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2026
Between their champagne problems and flirty tomfoolery, Anna disappears, initiating a futile rescue search.

— Maggie Turner, Air Mail, 25 July 2026

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