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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Noun

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

The hotel also has partnerships with private ranches for fly fishing adventures and can arrange a bespoke hot air balloon ride through the Rio Grande Gorge, ending with a champagne toast and sunrise brunch.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Jaime Moore would later say there was no ammonia leak but that the vapor that had initially caused concern had been cold air mixing with hot air.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of hot air

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

The rest was onshore coalbed methane, or coal seam gas, and those resources aren’t in growth mode either.

— Jordan Blum, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
As shoppers cut spending in the face of high gas and food prices, businesses have pulled more levers to boost profitability and appease investors.

— Ryan Baker, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of gas

Noun

After an opening medley that spans New Orleans jazz and bounce, the record’s signposts grow increasingly fuzzy.

— Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 2026
His lack of experience in the realms of ballet, classical music, opera, and jazz, formerly the center’s mainstays, have concerned some onlookers.

— News Desk, Artforum, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of jazz

Noun

After the film’s theatrical release on June 26, the decades-long saga of pranks and tomfoolery is finally coming to an end.

— Isabelle Farina, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of tomfoolery

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