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Recent Examples of drop-dead The page unveiled new merch and physical copies of the upcoming record, with a clause on the website stating the albums would ship no later than six months from Sept. 12 of last year, making March 12 the drop-dead date before Carti will have to begin issuing refunds. Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 7 Mar. 2025 On the ninth floor of the Hay-Adams Hotel, which has a drop-dead view of the White House across Lafayette Park, Liz Truss, Sebastian Gorka, and Erik Prince mingled with guests trying to eat steak frites while standing up. Antonia Hitchens, The New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2025 There are still some pressure points to come in that process – the start of camp, the beginning of the regular season and (gasp) the drop-dead Dec. 1 date – but the extension should get signed. Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 7 Aug. 2024 While her Death Becomes Her character isn’t a good sport, Meryl Streep sure is — and drop-dead hilarious at that. Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024 Precious Lee Wears Willy Chavarria Curve model and actress Precious Lee was drop-dead gorgeous in a cherry red velvet frock by Willy Chavarria. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 31 Oct. 2024 The terrain is mild by Colorado hiking standards, but still enjoyable and drop-dead gorgeous this time of the year. Jamie Siebrase, The Denver Post, 6 Oct. 2024 Her recent video, for Taste, features the performer alongside Beetlejuice star Jenna Ortega rivaling over a boy while looking drop-dead gorgeous. Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 4 Oct. 2024 Overall, this is everything Apple Watch should be: drop-dead glorious to look at, easier to read than ever and performing at its best. David Phelan, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drop-dead
Adjective
  • The melodies are all up there with the most beautiful melodies ever made.
    Nicholas Ducassi, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Rylance carries a striking and beautiful complexity across the series.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The lightweight top features light embroidery around the neckline that adds gorgeous texture, and ruffles around the sleeves are a subtle detail that elevates the shirt to the next level.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Gothenburg locals recognize this spot as a landmark in the city and a gorgeous structure designed by Swedish architect Victor von Gegerfelt in 1874.
    Brittany Leitner, StyleCaster, 19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Schwartz was a tall, handsome kid from New York, the son of a doctor.
    Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Ultimately, the stepmother is defeated, and Snow White falls in love with a handsome prince.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The procedure is designed to help patients enhance rather than change their natural appearance, maintaining or restoring their loveliest features.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Molly’s such a lovely person, just a great spirit and game to do what needs to be done and have fun.
    Jessica Wang, EW.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Despite the attractive offer, not everyone is on board.
    Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Meanwhile, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, while sizable, have never had an NBA team and are likely less attractive options compared to San Diego.
    Giovanni Malloy, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Always angling to be the good daughter, the obedient one, the ladylike one, the prettier one.
    Lynette Rice, Deadline, 22 Mar. 2025
  • In a recent Instagram Reel promoting her show, Magnolia Table, Gaines wore three blouses with the same pretty detail: puff sleeves, to be exact.
    Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • His rapping has a frail, slithering quality; his vocal tone morphs between cute squeakiness and ragged rottweiler growls.
    Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 21 Mar. 2025
  • This Mainstays set accomplishes both goals and is so cute for summer.
    Megan Schaltegger, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Gavin Newsom makes stunning admission on Dems' dwindling support.
    Fox News, Fox News, 19 Mar. 2025
  • The stunning layer cake is perfect for spring celebrations.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2025

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“Drop-dead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drop-dead. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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