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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overbright
Adjective
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Speed and a legitimate vertical threat were arguably the two most glaring weaknesses in the Cowboys receiver room last season.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
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Kendrick Lamar Performs Drake Diss Track for First Time, Hits Stage with Dr. Dre: 'A Cultural Moment' The owl imagery at the end was perhaps the most glaring reference fans caught onto.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Cannes has been known to pull off the odd spectacular stunt too.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Lewandowski didn’t touch the ball in any of these moves, and at times some of his movement isn’t particularly spectacular.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Set against the tumultuous cultural backdrop of Brazil, the album’s florid, psychedelic soul chronicles the relationship between a darker-skinned Black man and a lighter-skinned Black woman.—
Todd Gilchrist,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2025
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In its first two episodes, The Studio doesn’t (yet) have the ear for florid profanity that Veep did.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Murillo remains one of the brightest defensive talents in Europe.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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The whites of shirts and balloons look bright, while skin tones appear natural.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Can adding child care in fancy new buildings really win over neighborhood opponents?—
James Barron,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Aim for a mix of styles: Bourbon: A solid, everyday bottle plus something a little fancier for special occasions.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The paintings of John Sloan emanate a similar energy, his famous Village nightscape balancing the weight of the brownstones against the lurid glow of electricity.—
Russell Shorto,
Air Mail,
5 Apr. 2025
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This clever, focus-shifting structure allows showrunners Robbins and Sarah Sutherland to dramatize the most lurid, horror-movie aspects of the story without appearing to endorse one version over another.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The party scenes are tawdry, with flappers frenetically jiggling, their underwear peeking out and soused guests making spectacles of themselves.—
Danielle Teller,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Yet perverting that good news story into some tawdry political gain cheapens SpaceX, NASA, and Wilmore and Williams.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Also, the uniform requirement — Hoka or ON sneakers, Lululemon tank, pants or leggings, or a snazzy blazer — is a bit much.—
Zach Przystup,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Mar. 2025
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The primary suite comes complete with two closets, along with a luxe bath containing dual vanities, a snazzy soaking tub, and a glassy shower.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Overbright.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overbright. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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