as in rambling
using or containing more words than necessary to express an idea
a writer whose penchant for pleonastic phrasings would suggest that he is in dire need of a hard-nosed editor
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Blackened with volcanic rock and encircled by towering waves, the tumultuous scenery makes a vivid psychic landscape for So Help Me God, a rambling spell of ’70s-era soul and exuberant orchestral folk-pop that sweeps through the fog of heartbreak and the clarity of self-discovery.
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Lady Banks’ rose (Rosa banksiae) is a large, rambling rose that can quickly grow up to 20 feet long.
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But outside experts and Ukrainian soldiers who spoke to CNN say Russia’s claims of advancement are exaggerated and come as the Kremlin is likely trying to project a narrative of success to counter the impact of recent Ukrainian strikes inside Russia.
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According to Nahmias, the low-top shoe’s design is meant to capture the mountainous ranges that meet the water throughout California and features an upper inspired by a popular skate shoe paired with an exaggerated sole made of lightweight materials.
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Even the blandest overtures can whip him into a frantic, pornographic, prolix ecstasy.
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Ronald, who with his shock of white hair and prolix tendencies comes off like a frazzled professor, keeps to a more limited circuit writing out of his house and his office.
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Llorca recalls the technician being talkative and upbeat throughout most of the exam.
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Some cat breeds are particularly chatty, and their talkative nature is perfectly normal.
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Fourth, declutter your calendar by aggressively assessing meetings and tasks using the Eisenhower matrix, eliminating redundant items and prioritizing what truly matters.
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Mach says Atlas addresses that challenge by reducing infrastructure requirements for launch and recovery while simplifying maintenance through a highly redundant propulsion architecture and a lower part count.
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Lunny quickly follows up her verbose stance with an apology.
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To that, the verbose CEO pumped up HBO and streamer HBO Max as the real crown jewels in the WBD empire.
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“Pleonastic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleonastic. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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