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Adjective
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That's where Entertainment Weekly comes in, pointing you towards Oscar-winning films like Black Swan (2010) and new, grotesque discoveries like The Ugly Stepsister (2025).—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Feb. 2026 -
On the contrary, even its most outlandish and grotesque inventions are portrayed tastefully, with a sheen of aesthetic refinement that turns the most intensely emotional moments into emblems of emotion.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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That cage, the magical but also eerie Thrushcross Grange, is a sight to behold—an epic, retina-searing, sometimes repulsive, consistently jaw-dropping palace, meticulously constructed by production designer Suzie Davies.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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Seven glass bottles had been sitting in storage for many years, and one held precious, though repulsive, evidence of a medicine only mentioned in textual sources.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Expect the never-ending guitar solos and monstrous growling members Phantom Slaughter and Wroth Septentrion are known for—plus one sprawling, 14-minute track featuring Marty Friedman.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
13 Feb. 2026
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In the horror flick marking the feature debut of writer-director Vera Miao, Tran plays a grieving woman who moves to an isolated house in a new town following the death of her husband, only to discover there is something monstrous hidden in the town’s history.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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The 4chan logic that turned even the most hideous news and ideas into empty entertainment pervades everything on the internet now—more proof that lol, nothing matters.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2026
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The hideous curbside piles of frozen slush blocking New York City streets have a name.—
Ian Crouch,
New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Illinois was also dominant on the glass, picking up 20 offensive rebounds, creating second-chance opportunities that forced overtime and gave them a lead with four seconds remaining in the extra period.—
Sean Campbell,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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Powell, who, like Mitchell, has been battling an illness, then came around with almost flawless offensive play, taking advantage of open driving lanes offered by the Grizzlies’ defense.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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However, some previous instances have been fairly repugnant.—
Sarah Shephard,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Humanities scholar Leon Kass famously argued that human reproductive cloning is repugnant — akin to cannibalism or bestiality.—
Zubin Master,
STAT,
20 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Besides preventing mold and mildew, cleaning will also taper unpleasant odors and prevent cracking and crumbling of your seal.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
21 Feb. 2026
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By washing white rice, the excess starch is washed off, as well as any oxidized rice bran oil coating the outside, which can add an unpleasant flavor to the cooked rice.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
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Their first thought was that perhaps Jeff King had killed the Wellses’ dog, a frightful notion on its own.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
3 Feb. 2026
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On the front, there might be frightful faces, either side of the belly.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Ogreish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ogreish. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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