miasmic

adjective

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Recent Examples of miasmic Trump’s narcissistic obsession with the place, together with the miasmic hatefulness of his words and actions, has caused artists to flee en masse. — Alex Ross, New Yorker, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for miasmic
  1. slimy
  2. turbid
Adjective
  • Giger also left behind a far slimier legacy, one long criticized for its gratuitous victimization of women.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 15 July 2026
  • For cucumber slices, store them in an airtight container with a dry paper towel placed at the bottom to absorb excess moisture and help prevent them from becoming slimy.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 13 July 2026
Definition of slimy
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  • Since then, shifting groundwater and agricultural activity nearby have made the water increasingly turbid.
    — Sarah Evans, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • Why does Mitch find the view beautiful, though the water is turbid and he is enveloped in the scent of incense and candles?
    — Katie Kitamura, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025
Definition of turbid

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“Miasmic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/miasmic. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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