lowery

variants also loury

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lowery
Adjective
  • In certain pockets, across some EU countries, this sort of geo-arbitrage or the existence of golden visas are viewed as negative, because of the view that expats can price locals out of the market for rents and cost of living.
    Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
  • Meanwhile, the brand that actually popularized the EV, moving it from compliance car and milk float to something desirable, has fallen even further into negative territory in July.
    Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 22 July 2025
Adjective
  • Since seizing control of Afghanistan in August 2021, the group has implemented a string of oppressive measures against women and girls, even cracking down on the sound of women’s voices in public.
    Catherine Nicholls, CNN Money, 8 July 2025
  • Others reject the portrayal of federal actions as oppressive, suggesting deployments like those in Los Angeles prioritize national security and immigration enforcement.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2025
Adjective
  • If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2025
  • That decision ultimately cost him the match, and when the bout was over, Orton’s menacing stare at Rhodes not-so-subtly hinted at a potential heel turn.
    Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
Adjective
  • Freddie's breed can come across as less threatening than other, larger dogs, creating a calmer environment for everyone.
    Adam Hudacek, CBS News, 9 July 2025
  • One other victim was admitted with severe injuries, while the other three had less threatening injuries, according to the San Francisco Police Department.
    Bay City News Service, Mercury News, 6 July 2025
Adjective
  • While McArthur was being interviewed by investigators, search teams made a grim discovery: a portion of a human skull was found sticking out of the ground, encased in concrete and potting soil.
    Emily Blackwood, People.com, 19 July 2025
  • The grim task, using strategies including hand-sifting and specific diving techniques, is expected to drag on for months.
    Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 18 July 2025
Adjective
  • There are red arrows drawn on photos of chain link fences and drab village streets, warning me not to go left at the soccer field, but bear right across the highway.
    Rebecca Chace July 14, Literary Hub, 14 July 2025
  • Now’s an excellent time to find deep discounts on investment pieces like a stylish new sectional, an outdoor furniture set for your next BBQ, or something to spruce up your drab home office.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 July 2025
Adjective
  • Kings owner Vivek Ranadive sat courtside, arms folded with a dour expression on a night his team trailed by as many as 26 points.
    Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2025
  • CEOs have increasingly shared their dour prognostication of AI’s impact on the future of work and the latest diagnosis came from Jim Farley, the CEO of automaker Ford.
    John Kell, Fortune, 9 July 2025
Adjective
  • For organizations looking to unlock efficiency and save their human workforces from dull and repetitive tasks, agents represent an exciting opportunity.
    Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
  • The best vitamin C cleansers can come in handy for this—most are packed with brightening antioxidants and fruit enzymes to gently slough away dull, dead skin and protect it from free radicals.
    Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 17 July 2025
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“Lowery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lowery. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

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