grotesqueness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for grotesqueness
Noun
  • The texture is light and gel-like, layers easily under other products, and doesn’t leave any tackiness behind.
    Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 15 June 2025
  • And unlike sticky glosses, lip oils provide high-impact shine without any of the tackiness.
    Claire Sullivan, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Some were models, and the physical beauty of his cast was a feature, not a bug, of Pasolini’s vision, as there’s no denying the parade of lithe, naked twinks on display and gorgeous Italian men and women, almost like face powder over the hidden ugliness.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2025
  • The ugliness is a feature, not a bug.
    Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 20 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Historically, appearing fatigued has been associated with poor health, aging and unattractiveness.
    Ella Alexander, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2025
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“Grotesqueness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grotesqueness. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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