as in indignation
an intense emotional state of displeasure with someone or something
the level of the boss's lividity was something I'd never seen outside of cartoons—I almost expected steam to rise out of his head
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Daley huffed and puffed with red-faced indignation, even threatening a lawsuit over the intent of an NFL team to whisk Chicago’s proud name off to the northwest suburbs and stomp into suburban soil.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2025 -
The Austrian government responded with indignation, claiming that the Americans had given them no notice.—
Henry Leutwyler Robert Petkoff Emma Kehlbeck Quinton Kamara,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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Unsurprisingly, in 2019, the San Francisco Chronicle reported Measure W was causing dread and anger among property owners.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 June 2025
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The anger of voters is strikingly clear, though, especially for ones who have for so long been loyal to Democrats.—
Anita Chabria,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
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In an environment where virality often outperforms veracity, the temptation rises: optimize for engagement, lean into outrage and co-opt the aesthetic of authenticity without accountability.—
ByLyric Mandell,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Months of arrests in Charlotte ICE has been making increasingly public arrests in Mecklenburg County over the last several months, stoking fear and outrage.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
20 June 2025
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Esper incurred Trump’s wrath for urging restraint in deploying the military against protesters.—
Tom Vanden Brook,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
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Most of the field wasn’t as pleased as Spaun as many of the tournament’s biggest names and the world’s best players felt Oakmont’s wrath early and often.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
12 June 2025
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And he is compelled by a righteous fury to warn others of his son’s dark path to self-annihilation.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2025
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Israel, in its fury, decimated Hamas and wiped out its leadership—including Sinwar—and also killed tens of thousands of Palestinian civilians.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
21 June 2025
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Oakmont has hosted this tournament 10 times, and the glass-like greens and extremely thick rough can always turn head-scratchers into all-out fits of rage.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2025
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Walked with volume, spoke with volume, in joy and in rage.—
Hanif Abdurraqib
June 12,
Literary Hub,
12 June 2025
Noun
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For instance, a couple months ago, dishwashers told White that listening to music while working would significantly improve their mood.—
Brit Morse,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
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Providing Personalized Mental Wellness Beyond healthcare or entertainment, the first widespread use of BCI may be for personalized mental wellness—real-time mood regulation and cognitive optimization.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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The formula is lightweight and non-greasy, with a soft, powdery finish that helps prevent irritation without feeling heavy.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
22 June 2025
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While these could be effective for some people, there might be a risk for burning and irritation, which could further aggravate the pimple.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
20 June 2025
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“Lividity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lividity. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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