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Adjective
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The absence of an edge manifested itself in almost every aspect of the game, but was most glaring on defense.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025 -
The Broncos have managed to dodge glaring landmines en route to a 7-2 start, which counts for plenty.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Sam Martin excels early Punter Sam Martin rarely gets his due, but Sunday’s spectacular outing can’t go unnoticed.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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Lemon had a career-high 161 yards through the air and Lane’s 74 included several diving snags and one spectacular one-hander in the end zone despite tight coverage.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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There’s folks that tend to be more florid and folks that are more Hemingway-esque.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
24 Dec. 2025
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Neolithic art in Orkney tends to be angular and abstract—less florid than the spirals seen in Irish tombs.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
24 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Bure is keeping her faith — and her Christmas crown — shining bright.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Researchers have discovered the brightest and most powerful flare ever seen from a supermassive black hole.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Georgia grows tired of her husband and their nightly trips to the fancy French restaurant and decides to have an affair with another man at another table (Alan Howard).—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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These songs prove that kids don’t need anything fancy or flashy to entertain them.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Celebrity drama is supposed to be lurid and glamorous.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
7 Jan. 2026
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Yet what elevates the show is its focus on gender relations and atoning for the sins of the past, adding layers of depth beyond its lurid plotting and somewhat ridiculousness.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Soon enough, George realizes his wholesome American town has become Pottersville, a tawdry neon strip that looks like a 1940s fever dream of vice—all neon lights, garish bars, dancing girls, and desperation.—
Margaret Heidenry,
Vanity Fair,
24 Dec. 2025
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The story follows Paul Sheldon (James Caan), a jaded writer of tawdry romances who's held captive by his biggest fan, Annie Wilkes (Kathy Bates).—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Wear them casually with a sweater and pair of sneakers, or dress it up with a pair of heeled boots and a snazzy blouse.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Jan. 2026
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With the arrival of Dry January, the annual ode of kicking off the year alcohol-free, here are a handful of standout spots in Orange County to grab a snazzy sip.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
31 Dec. 2025
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“Overbright.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overbright. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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