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as in sadness
a state or spell of low spirits
has been in a perpetual gloom since his dog died
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as in dark
a time or place of little or no light
the gloom of a rainy night is the perfect setting for a mystery story
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as in to glare
to look with anger or disapproval
we just sat there, glooming, as we waited and waited for our dinners to arrive
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as in to darken
to take on a gloomy or forbidding look
he continued to gloom over the fact that he had been passed over for promotion to district manager
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Recent Examples of gloom
Simbarashe Cha, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
Con: You Miss Your Team Members Who Made The Job Worthwhile
A toxic workplace isn’t always doom and gloom.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Emiko Jozuka, CNN, 5 Oct. 2022
Our imperviousness to gloom is our own peculiar virtue.
—Murr Brewster, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 Mar. 2022
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Noun
But any doom and gloom as fashion week approached did not deter the most passionate fans, whose eclectic attire in and outside shows nodded to London’s sartorial tradition of bucking convention.
—Simbarashe Cha, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
Con: You Miss Your Team Members Who Made The Job Worthwhile
A toxic workplace isn’t always doom and gloom.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Verb
But, there is still gloom ahead for economies in the region.
—Emiko Jozuka, CNN, 5 Oct. 2022
Our imperviousness to gloom is our own peculiar virtue.
—Murr Brewster, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 Mar. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gloom
Noun
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Most Marvel Cinematic Universe fans will be unfamiliar with this nefarious dark alter ego of the mysterious crusader called Sentry, who is essentially Marvel Comics' psychotic version of DC Comics' Superman.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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For us, the best option was renting a car for transportation to and from the airport but hunkering down at the lodge after dark for the most rewarding and stress-free experience.—
Sophie Mendel,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Said with the conviction of someone who’s never questioned their code of ethics, yet at a time when an impartial observer may wonder how a functioning moral compass could guide anyone to such a calamitous moment, the above line is both a glaring signpost and a savvy misdirect.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
7 Apr. 2025
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However, there are still some glaring needs on the team's roster, and the 2025 Draft should help fill some of those. identified the ideal first two draft picks for each team.—
Bryce Lazenby,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
Verb
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During the day, their color darkens.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2025
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Shared pool, pet-friendly, concierge, bike rentals, room-darkening shades Proximity is a big perk when staying at this luxe bungalow villa—downtown Tulum is just five minutes away by car, 10 minutes from the beach, and 15 minutes from Gran Cenote and Kaan Luum Lagoon.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Researchers found a direct correlation between maternal depression and children's overeating.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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For individuals dealing with depression, waiting weeks or even months for relief can feel overwhelming and hopeless.—
Helen I. Bennett,
Hartford Courant,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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But Oskar continued to be mesmerized, staring at the rotating blades.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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Perhaps the Staring Girl is just that, a staring girl.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Bolsonaro, who had sat apart from the other candidates, frowned furiously.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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There were even rumors that sneezing in McMahon's presence was frowned upon, as it was perceived as a sign of weakness.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The portrait of the melancholy Dane himself lacks gravitas, alas, which undercuts the existential power of the play.—
Karen D'Souza,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2025
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Quiet, melancholy Andrew slowly resigns himself to letting his sweet daughter go.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
27 Feb. 2025
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Jack Huston finds the light in the darkness with his role in Konstantin Khudyakov’s upcoming film.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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This strongly suggests that the sudden total darkness and associated changes in wind and temperature were the primary drivers of the observed behavioral shifts.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Gloom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gloom. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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