luridness

Definition of luridnessnext

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Noun
  • Drinking, flamboyance, and film- and music-making bloomed.
    Diana Arterian, Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
  • His newfound prominence and flamboyance — the eyeliner, the frequent shirtlessness, the leather pants — attract some vocal haters, but he’s gotten used to it.
    Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 14 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • So that drove a kind of character choice as well about the gaudiness of the society.
    Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
  • Could mannish tailoring and ‘80s gaudiness be on their way out?
    Ari Stark, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Beneath the glamour and glitz is a heartwarming story that continues to dazzle and amaze every year.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Feb. 2026
  • In the 1990s and 2000s, Sundance was an offbeat destination for Hollywood’s creative talent, rejecting the glitz of European festivals and the solemnity of awards season in favor of strong movies that garnered word-of-mouth interest.
    Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The characteristics of this aesthetic begin with simple colors that evoke understated elegance—not ostentation.
    Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2026
  • This gesture contrasts in the central avenue of Vassilissis Sofia, with the ostentation of the immediate official buildings, where the flags are flying full.
    Diego Parrado, Vanity Fair, 18 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Part of it is the field design and pomp, with a treasure map surrounding the rink, a stick tap to the Gasparilla Pirate Festival that’s expected to bring a half-million people into the downtown area over the weekend.
    Joe Smith, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Khamenei was born into poverty and outwardly disdains pomp, cultivating an image of pious frugality.
    Karim Sadjadpour, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Here, the brand positioned itself not as a narrator but as a host — facilitating collective experience rather than staging spectacle.
    Yiling Pan, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
  • The spectacle surrounding the case has only been exacerbated by a flurry of anonymous notes to media organizations, variously claiming to know Guthrie’s location, demanding payment for her safe return, or even alleging to be the kidnappers themselves.
    Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 16 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The look reads creamy, buttery blonde, but gets a deep richness from honey undertones.
    Loren Savini, Allure, 14 Feb. 2026
  • Consumers also love the decadence and richness of the chocolate combined with the freshness and sweetness of the strawberries.
    Daryl Austin, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • As the pageantry of Bad Bunny reminded, maybe the best way to approach a Super Bowl halftime is by blending the old-school with a lot of new.
    Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
  • In the end, though, all that pageantry can only smooth over so much.
    Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2026
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“Luridness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luridness. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.

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