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Recent Examples of orgiastic
This icky masterwork of ’80s horror is best known for introducing us to the Cenobites, the collective of sadomasochistic priests from a Lovecraftian dimension of orgiastic torment, and whose flesh has been twisted, penetrated, and seared to extremes.
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Rory Doherty, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2024
The Danish composer’s lyrics suggest a singularity between nature and the human body, painted in such orgiastic imagery as to make In Utero seem modest.
—Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2024
But the conduct of the war also has an orgiastic quality.
—Seyward Darby, Longreads, 8 Feb. 2024
Additionally, while howling at the moon last Thursday in an orgiastic frenzy, I was struck with an epiphany.
—Josh Gondelman, The New Yorker, 27 Aug. 2023
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Rory Doherty, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2024
The Danish composer’s lyrics suggest a singularity between nature and the human body, painted in such orgiastic imagery as to make In Utero seem modest.
—Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2024
But the conduct of the war also has an orgiastic quality.
—Seyward Darby, Longreads, 8 Feb. 2024
Additionally, while howling at the moon last Thursday in an orgiastic frenzy, I was struck with an epiphany.
—Josh Gondelman, The New Yorker, 27 Aug. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for orgiastic
Adjective
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The bullpen market The frenzied run on relievers that began Wednesday should continue up to the deadline, considering the number of teams in need and the number of late-inning arms still available.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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There will be other interesting circumstances in the three remaining days before teams finish their roster machinations but Jansen remaining on the active roster after finding out he was traded remains highly unique for a frenzied time of the baseball season.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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The freedom to compete, to be uninhibited in pursuit of victory.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
29 July 2025
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At the centre of the story is 30-year-old, uninhibited rock chick Nicole Tomkins, voiced by Rosa Salazar, who, following a diagnosis of YOPD, has moved back home to Plano, Texas, to live with her mom, Grace (Roselyn Sanchez), and her prissy but kind-hearted younger sister, Brianna (Mayan Lopez).—
Gus Alexiou,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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In certain contexts, that unrestrained flattery might lead to psychological distress: In recent months, there have been growing reports of individuals experiencing AI psychosis, in which extensive conversations with chatbots may have amplified delusions.—
Lila Shroff,
The Atlantic,
24 July 2025
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The manner of death was listed as accident (unrestrained passenger in car crash), the warrant affidavit said.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
18 July 2025
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“Orgiastic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orgiastic. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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