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Recent Examples of de trop
Perhaps Selena decided a sky-high heel was de trop for her stint on the continent.
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Kerry McDermott, Vogue, 21 June 2023
Perhaps such remarks sound less de trop in French.
—Mark Feeney, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Mar. 2023
As much as Black was a master of pacing, a fine crafter of set pieces, and delightfully de trop as a writer of snappy, manly dialogue, the most galvanic features manifested themselves in stage directions, interstitial material steering the reader through the gleeful nonsense.
—Wyatt Mason, Harper’s Magazine , 6 Jan. 2023
Kerry McDermott, Vogue, 21 June 2023
Perhaps such remarks sound less de trop in French.
—Mark Feeney, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Mar. 2023
As much as Black was a master of pacing, a fine crafter of set pieces, and delightfully de trop as a writer of snappy, manly dialogue, the most galvanic features manifested themselves in stage directions, interstitial material steering the reader through the gleeful nonsense.
—Wyatt Mason, Harper’s Magazine , 6 Jan. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for de trop
Adjective
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Those stipulations are too vague to be rightfully enforced and leave loopholes for developers to take advantage of accessory dwelling units, Rimer said.—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Enquirer,
14 July 2024
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According to Mitchell, two of those ideas are accessory dwelling units and mixed residential and commercial zoning.—
Alex Malm,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Plus, taking action after a test can sometimes lead to unnecessary follow-up testing, as well as needless spending and anxiety.—
Kristen Fischer,
Health,
14 Mar. 2025
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Trump's Department of Government Efficiency [DOGE] had identified the foundation as a needless expense for the federal government.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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However, many of the elements in the EU AI Act are vague and open to interpretation, with codes of practice, guidance and supplementary standards still to be finalized and brought into effect over the coming months and years.—
Hugo Farinha,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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While sentiment affects spending behavior, it should be viewed as a supplementary gauge rather than a primary economic barometer.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In fact, research shows that beyond escaping poverty, additional wealth has little impact on long-term emotional well-being.—
Shane Enete,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Negotiations over height and additional community benefits will take place before a second commission vote on the upzoning.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This dynamic type of ANC makes for a more comfortable and immersive listening experience while effectively blocking out unwanted sounds.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Sellers can even leave the unwanted contents, saving time and expense.—
Archway Homes,
Kansas City Star,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This includes dispensing supplemental funding to high-poverty K-12 school districts that provide vital child care services for many low-income and rural communities across the country.—
Mimi Montgomery,
Axios,
24 Mar. 2025
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Under his leadership, Netflix is rethinking its gaming strategy, moving out of direct competition with large game developers and into a more supplemental role for its primary streaming offering.—
Matt Craig,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This approach creates artificial constraints on our electrical grid and costs consumers billions through unnecessary transmission congestion.—
Anna Broughel,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Tourism is not the only factor affecting water supplies in onsen towns, according to Otsuka, who said that corroded pipes and aging pumping infrastructure contributed to an unnecessary loss of water.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Are tariffs and blacklists a necessary protection against foreign threats - or (in this case) an unneeded punishment for consumers and manufacturers?—
Chris Westfall,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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That heightens the risk for three bad outcomes: Unwarranted gut infections from using an unneeded antibiotic.—
Dr. Nick Schneeman,
TIME,
12 Mar. 2025
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“De trop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/de%20trop. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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