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as in eerie
fearfully and mysteriously strange or fantastic
a fascinating but creepy stage show by an offbeat magician
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as in disturbing
marked by or causing agitation or uncomfortable feelings
a creepy aura about the abandoned farmhouse—as though something horrific had happened there
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Recent Examples of creepy
The snowy Transylvanian is eerie, creepy and eventually downright scary.
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Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
No matter the quality of what exists of the film today, piercing through the celluloid is the indelible creepy image of Schreck and his slender 6-foot 3-inch frame as Orlok.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Finally, weirdest statue: It wasn't built in 2024, but the Harry Caray statue at Waveland and Sheffield still reigns supreme as the creepiest memorial in town.
—Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 23 Dec. 2024
The writing staff, did, however, raid the world of creepy cinema for ideas.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
No matter the quality of what exists of the film today, piercing through the celluloid is the indelible creepy image of Schreck and his slender 6-foot 3-inch frame as Orlok.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Finally, weirdest statue: It wasn't built in 2024, but the Harry Caray statue at Waveland and Sheffield still reigns supreme as the creepiest memorial in town.
—Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 23 Dec. 2024
The writing staff, did, however, raid the world of creepy cinema for ideas.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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North America will enjoy the best views of this eerie phenomenon, with totality lasting 65 minutes in the middle of the night.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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With luminous, surreal animals, EMA challenges human folly in eerie silence.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024
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The most disturbing thing about the Red Wings’ place in the standings is not merely their win/loss totals.Max Bultman, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Jacob Cockcroft finds that one of the most disturbing parts of the case.Kyani Reid, NBC News, 22 Dec. 2024
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In an in-depth explanation of the movie's haunting, emotional ending, Larraín tells Entertainment Weekly that the note was all real, and that Jolie preserved her real singing voice until the time came to film the conclusion, and let her vocals loose for her final take on set.EW.com, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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But in its latter movements, the production showcases not only a distinctive and haunting vision of disaster but also some very fine acting.Sara Holdren, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2024
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But the series also revealed an uneasy disconnect between the British public and the media.Katie Marie Davies, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Dec. 2024
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Here, she’s filmed upside-down against a stark white sky with the old girl bobbing on an uneasy axis.Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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And Robert Zemeckis' 2009 take featuring Jim Carrey is noteworthy for a few reasons: Not only are the ghosts downright terrifying, but the animation style is also unsettling, and may scare you for all the wrong reasons.Huntley Woods, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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In addition to this unsettling experience, Robbins shared with Newsweek a moment of unexpected kindness during her return flight.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Carter kept Ribicoff involved during the tense Camp David negotiations and included him in some private meetings with the participants.Arthur House, Hartford Courant, 30 Dec. 2024
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Unexpected expenses due to project complexities or vendor limitations can lead to tense conversations and project stalls.Ashar Samdani, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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The man who appears in her cozy home is reserved and nervous (he’s played by H. Jon Benjamin, offering the rare and welcome dramatic turn for the comedian and voice actor).Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 1 Jan. 2025
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There was a nervous wait before David broke the news that Ten Hag was being kept on and then Laurie and Adam launched their big read with some remarkable details of the talks the club had held with other managers before deciding to stick with Ten Hag.The Athletic UK Staff, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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Glumly marching to the stage, Wallen appears to tune out the anxious producer’s notes about looking at the camera and remembering to smile.Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 31 Dec. 2024
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In contrast, those with anxious attachment styles may become overly focused on caregiving as a way to gain approval or security in the relationship.Mark Travers, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Creepy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creepy. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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