ogresses

Definition of ogressesnext
plural of ogress

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ogresses
Noun
  • Rather than rob the story of its teeth, this enabled me to explore the pain, loneliness and personal demons of my characters with sympathy rather than stinging bite.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
  • When their biggest demonic enemy (Lee Byung-hun) encourages the formation of an equally popular K-pop boy band aimed at stealing the souls of their fans, the trio has to fight harder than ever to hold the demons at bay while keeping their friendship intact.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Shrek and Fiona are now both full-time ogres, but Fiona’s parents (John Cleese and Julie Andrews) aren’t too thrilled, as a particularly tense family dinner scene makes clear.
    Skyler Trepel September 1, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • In Percy Jackson and the Olympians, the Disney+ series adapted from Rick Riordan's bestselling book series, Walker Scobell plays the titular character, a demigod navigating the dangerous world of gods and monsters.
    Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
  • This bakery, which has been serving Louisville since 1924, offers a wide variety of Mardi Gras items, from King Cakes to cookies, thumbprints, cupcakes and the popular cookie monsters.
    Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Its depictions of dancing devils and witches’ sabbaths are supposed to scare viewers straight, but writer-director Benjamin Christensen is also sympathetic towards the plight of medieval women persecuted for witchcraft.
    Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
  • The anime series follows a young man who can demolish fellow devils via a pullstring in his chest that transforms parts of his body into chainsaws.
    Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • His bronc riders look more like pietàs in mud; his barrel racers scream like banshees on horseback.
    Casey Cep, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • As the agent rambles, the cameras onstage freeze Tullock’s face at unflattering moments, and the screens behind her display a series of grotesques.
    Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Knott’s has unveiled its annual Seasons of Fun calendar that includes events dedicated to Peanuts characters, Boysenberry treats, summertime barbecues, Halloween frights and Christmas cheer.
    Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 29 Dec. 2025
  • Audiences just can’t get enough of films that offer frights and scares, or even family-friendly flicks that pay homage to spooky season.
    Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • This is less a parody of Judd than a reckoning with flesh and other grotesqueries.
    Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
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“Ogresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ogresses. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.

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