GREEK Synonyms: 105 Similar and Opposite Words

greek

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as in hocus-pocus

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Recent Examples of greek 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 Feta cheese is a star ingredient for greek salads. —

Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2026 Relics like the more than century-old Greek Club's veranda that overlooks a roundabout with a bronze statue of Talaat Harb, who championed Egyptian economic independence from foreign influence. —

Aya Batrawy, NPR, 8 Apr. 2026 Adding a high-protein side like Greek yogurt, eggs, or a protein shake provides even more benefit by slowing digestion, so your energy doesn’t crash an hour after eating. —

Caitlin Beale, Health, 6 Apr. 2026 The backstory At the height of its popularity in the 1950s and ’60s, Asteria—meaning ‘stars’ in Greek—was a playground for socialites and starlets. —

Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026 Brought to life with Greek Seasoning, made with oregano, garlic, cinnamon, peppermint, dill, nutmeg, red pepper, and chives. —

The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026 Los Angeles Greek Theatre, 2700 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles. —

Holly Andres, Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026 While many meats do offer much higher protein counts, other foods like lentils, greek yogurt, cottage cheese, milk, black beans and peanut butter do, as well. —

Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2025

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Not to be out-fumed, Michelle Yeoh returns, in a burst of hocus-pocus semaphore and bird-attack coiffure, as the Wizard’s most ruthless ally.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 20 Nov. 2025
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