outrageous

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Recent Examples of outrageous Someone does something outrageous? Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 1 Sep. 2025 Many equate an omakase restaurant with stuffiness and outrageous prices. Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2025 Judicial Watch is proud to have done its part in bringing her family a measure of justice and accountability for Ashli's outrageous killing. Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025 Expect unforgettable songs, outrageous humour, and cutting-edge satire conceived by one of comedy’s greatest legends. Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for outrageous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outrageous
Adjective
  • Because our mulch is rubber, this seemed unusual, and out of caution, the guardian was called immediately.
    Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Routh, who is representing himself, has filed unusual motions requesting strippers and a golf round with the president.
    Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Overall, this wasn’t a terrible episode, but having our heroes start in the UK and then end up in Spain in the first episode felt rushed and wasteful.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Both men are good, both men are bad and both men have made terrible mistakes.
    Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • With its outstanding tennis and pickleball program, renowned surf school, and kids' clubs and beach clubs, there’s no shortage of activities to keep everyone entertained.
    Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Without it, even the most outstanding work can quietly suffocate.
    Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The Chicago Bears suffered a shocking Week 1 loss, blowing a 17-6 fourth quarter lead at home against the division rival Minnesota Vikings on Monday Night Football.
    Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Iryna was killed while sitting peacefully, an innocent life taken in a shocking and brutal way.
    Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • But upon Bennet’s arrival, things take a turn for the bizarre, when the wealthy tycoon builds himself a prison cell in the basement, in an apparent act of meditative penance that forces Blakey into an inversion of traditional power dynamics.
    Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Tasked with bringing into reality those that are a little further down on the bizarre end of the spectrum, the show’s prosthetics and VFX teams had their work cut out for them.
    Lisa de los Reyes, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Organizers have labelled the move a blatant act of erasure that distorts history — a stark contrast to the joy and visibility celebrated at the cookout.
    Essence, Essence, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Many would support the university taking a firm stance against the White House, given the government’s blatant overreach into their rights protected by the Constitution.
    Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Several commenters expressed their support for him, saying emphatic no’s and doubling down on how funny the skit was.
    Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 4 Sep. 2025
  • The show has captured the world’s imagination with its charming, funny, and relatable observations about everyday family life.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • But one other thing Reclaim does is show just how awful the Portal system is.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • How the Dolphins grow from such an awful performance will be paramount.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025

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“Outrageous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outrageous. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.

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