chiefly Scottish

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for kenspeckle
Adjective
  • All of that increases the odds that the trade war will be more visible to Americans, disrupting supply chains and causing noticeable price hikes for certain items.
    Neil Irwin, Axios, 5 Mar. 2025
  • There’s a wide range of cases available, with different aspects and capabilities—including some that partly overcome the 16e’s noticeable oversight: no MagSafe.
    David Phelan, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Boston committed 19 turnovers and looked a step slow in the paint (where Detroit owned a commanding 62-20 scoring edge) and in transition (29-8).
    Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 27 Feb. 2025
  • And now, with Zero Day, Bassett delivers yet another commanding performance—one that’s both timely and powerful.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Zelensky arrived at the White House wearing a black sweater with two buttons that featured the Ukrainian trident—a prominent element of the nation's flag and a symbol of power and authority—in addition to black cargo pants and boots.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025
  • Another prominent franchise, Jersey Mike’s, just sold to Blackstone in November for 2.2 times its systemwide sales.
    Simone Melvin, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • That was a dramatic increase from the $32 million in sponsorship money the federation earned the year before.
    Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 28 Feb. 2025
  • What Happens Next The dramatic turn of events could have far-reaching consequences in Europe and beyond.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • The Vézère Valley has 420 miles of marked trails winding through forest and meadow.
    Ashlea Halpern, AFAR Media, 6 Mar. 2025
  • Another image features Kendrick's Stephanie in a stunning green jumpsuit, a marked change from the twee sweater sets of the first film.
    Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Bollywood has seen some remarkable box office performances for re-releases in the past few months and the romantic movie, Sanam Teri Kasam is the latest one to lead the race.
    Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
  • The very fact that there is a debate to be had about which country has the advantage in this war shows a remarkable inversion in expectation.
    Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The nose is complex, with pronounced, rich vanilla, honey, and wheat bread aromas.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
  • Firm mattresses usually work best for people who sleep on their stomach since firm mattresses compress significantly less than softer mattresses do, which means that your lower spine won’t be drawn into a pronounced curve.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Soon after the striking Oval Office meeting, a host of European leaders took to social media to express their support for Ukraine.
    Brian Bennett, TIME, 28 Feb. 2025
  • For example, earlier this month, a striking residence refurbished by architect Robert Stone was hoisted onto the market for $7.5 million.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2025
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“Kenspeckle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kenspeckle. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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