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Recent Examples of luridly
The horror comes from the violation of a group meant to exist in harmony — featuring a cast of real dancers as the luridly fluid characters — being thrown violently out of sync, like a body spasming.
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Dennis Perkins, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
But Masumura’s manner is raw and harsh, a cinematic parallel to pulp fiction, with intense emotional and physical violence, candid and heated eroticism, hectic performances, and luridly skewed visual compositions.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 2 Oct. 2025
Dennis Perkins, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
But Masumura’s manner is raw and harsh, a cinematic parallel to pulp fiction, with intense emotional and physical violence, candid and heated eroticism, hectic performances, and luridly skewed visual compositions.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for luridly
Adverb
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The first volume cast a wide net, encompassing iconic composers from Brazil (Jobim), Chile (Violeta Parra), and Argentina (Piazzolla), with Venezuela conspicuously not represented.—
Andrew Gilbert,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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This year, too many new shows, specifically from the second-half of 2025, were conspicuously absent from the Actors Awards.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
7 Jan. 2026
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Designed with a flat pocket, zip pocket, and even a key holder, this crossbody keeps all your travel necessities neatly organized without sacrificing elegance.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
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Use the 60-liter bags to neatly stow anything from bedding and off-season clothes to toys and bath linens.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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In Venezuela, where China is the largest buyer of oil, the competition between the two superpowers had become strikingly direct.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
15 Jan. 2026
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The cover sparked comments on Instagram, where fans commented on her strikingly youthful appearance, which diverged from recent red carpet photos.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Chon’s debut feature previewed his talents as a filmmaker offering up richly cinematic and character-driven explorations of the Asian American experience.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
13 Jan. 2026
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The primary suite boasts its own fireplace, a secluded patio and a bathroom richly appointed with onyx.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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The silky fibers are smartly engineered to absorb moisture and promote airflow, helping even the warmest sleepers stay comfortable all night long.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Jan. 2026
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Bishop smartly fell to the turf and the game was over with the Jaguars not possessing any timeouts.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Luridly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luridly. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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