luridness

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Noun
  • His flamboyance never tips into caricature, and along with wit and warmth there is real pain.
    The Week UK, TheWeek, 16 Apr. 2026
  • For attorneys in an overcrowded marketplace, in a city with casual ethics and a weakness for flamboyance, an outlandish sales pitch can be the best way to break through.
    Patrick Radden Keefe, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The Dominick is all floor-to-ceiling windows, soaking tubs, rooftop pools, and moody light fixtures — in other words, its 46 stories are peppered with elements that exude upscale, sophisticated energy while avoiding all signs of gaudiness.
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
  • So that drove a kind of character choice as well about the gaudiness of the society.
    Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Las Vegas was the hottest place to be for country's biggest stars on Sunday, May 17, and the red carpet was all about glitz, glam and, for the Stapletons, showing up for each other.
    Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
  • These sleek ships flock to the glitz of nearby resorts like Cannes, but peaceful Juan-les-Pins is protected.
    Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
Noun
  • The atmosphere aligns with the philosophy: no ostentation, no grand production.
    Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
  • The mansion, often considered a monument to Roaring ‘20s ostentation, stretches from the Intracoastal to the Atlantic Ocean.
    Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 22 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The traditional pomp and pageantry associated with the state opening of Parliament was overshadowed by the political intrigue, specifically the mounting speculation that Health Secretary Wes Streeting was planning to quit Starmer’s government and launch a leadership bid as soon as Thursday.
    Pan Pylas, Fortune, 13 May 2026
  • Starmer appears to have seen off any immediate leadership challenge for now, and will hope that today’s pomp, pageantry and policy agenda can shift attention away from the current crisis.
    Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 13 May 2026
Noun
  • The Caballero circus dynasty dates back to the turn of the 20th century in Guadalajara, with Adelaida Caballero was the first in the family to practice the joyous spectacle.
    Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026
  • Across two extraordinary weeks, Cannes becomes a nonstop spectacle with daytime photo calls beside the Mediterranean, yacht lunches and interviews in the afternoon, followed by dazzling evening premieres on the legendary red carpet outside the Palais des Festivals.
    Alex Badia, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
Noun
  • The texture is silky, balancing tropical-fruit richness with crisp vegetal notes.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
  • Lasagna The late Anthony Bourdain put chicken livers in his ragu for extra richness and depth.
    Restaurant Critic, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
Noun
  • While the pageantry of Le Mans is something to compare to, Buxton sees it as different, given its endurance racing over 24 hours and the massive circuit spreads the crowd out.
    Maury Brown, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
  • Trump loves pageantry, after all, and since Xi rolled out the red carpet for him, Maher believes that that’s why Trump was so soft and lovey-dovey toward the leader of a country that he’s been locked in a bitter trade war with for the past year and a half.
    Marlow Stern, Variety, 16 May 2026
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“Luridness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luridness. Accessed 19 May. 2026.

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