as in rhetorical
full of fine words and fancy expressions
high-sounding speeches full of promises that the candidates would never keep
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Adjective
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But both men benefit from a shock-and-awe rhetorical strategy.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026 -
Hosts sometimes have an argumentative style or adopt rhetorical strategies such as irony, jokes, and humor.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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Light Materials Even if the scale is on point, heavy, ornate, and dark materials can still make a space feel bulky.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
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From the dress’ ornate gold design to the model’s makeup and hairstyling, the entire look was reminiscent of costumes worn by the actress.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
11 May 2026
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“High-sounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high-sounding. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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