lowdown 1 of 2

as in scoop
information not generally available to the public have you heard the lowdown on the new chairman of the department?

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adjective

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Recent Examples of lowdown
Noun
Vogue caught up with all of the queens below to get the lowdown on how their distinctive drag looks channeled Mugler and how the designer continues to inspire. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2023 Get the full lowdown on how the new home came to life straight from production designer Corey Kaplan and set decorator Kristin Peterson here. Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 5 Jan. 2023
Adjective
Are zero-drop running shoes suitable for everyone? Shop the best zero-drop running shoes Get the low-down on these sneaks. Sara Coughlin, SELF, 16 May 2025 Ahead, our editors give us the low-down on their top picks from Beauty of Joseon, Innisfree, Medicube, Numbuzin, and more. Sarah Han, Allure, 22 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lowdown
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lowdown
Noun
  • Reporters would infiltrate and ingratiate in search of scoops.
    Jon Landau, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Banijay has already made moves in this area this week, acquiring control of the creator-skewed agency Worktitel, per our earlier scoop.
    Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • And the result at the end of the day is a truly grotesque dirty water container, which does feel like a job well done.
    Loz Blain October 14, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Trump is suing his Wall Street Journal for reporting about his dirty doodle to Jeffrey Epstein.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The Old Farmer's Almanac predicts near-to-above normal snowfall on the Ohio Valley's eastern side, which includes Pittsburgh and Charleston, South Carolina, and a below-normal amount on the western side, near the southern tip of Illinois.
    Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Jack and his friends left $20,000 in tips, which comes out to a decent $1,818 each, though 1 million wouldn’t be enough.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The Twits are so gross and puerile and nasty in the book.
    Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 17 Oct. 2025
  • New York, though, has a nasty triumvirate in Carter, Thibodeaux and Brian Burns, the last of whom is having an early career year with seven sacks.
    Luca Evans, Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • There are also ongoing rumors that former WWE star, Chris Jericho, could make his return after his AEW contract ends, and also have a retirement tour next year.
    Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
  • The comments come amid longtime rumors of a feud between the beauty moguls, which stems from Gomez’s past romance with Hailey’s now-husband Justin Bieber.
    Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Marty Muggle-Wump is part of the clever monkey duo determined to outsmart their vile captors, perfectly voiced by Timothy Simons.
    Jane LaCroix, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
  • The vile, racist, bigoted, and antisemitic dialogue that has been reported is deeply disturbing.
    Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Unlike previous seasons, Dorothy never makes immoral choices.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
  • This is disgraceful and immoral.
    Armando Garcia, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Those stiffed in this initial round are rendered unable to meet their own bills and a vicious cycle ensues.
    Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025
  • In Black Phone 2, McGraw has been upgraded to the de facto lead actor, and Gwen’s foul-mouthed takedowns are even more vicious.
    Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025

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“Lowdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lowdown. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

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