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as in nonsense
language, behavior, or ideas that are absurd and contrary to good sense
some economists have characterized the proposal as economic hoodoo that should be hooted down
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Recent Examples of hoodoo
South Africa overcame their Australia hoodoo, having beaten them just for the second time from 11 T20I matches.
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Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Rocky Mountaineer Rocky Mountaineer offers luxury train journeys through some of North America’s most spectacular scenery, from the mountain passes and plunging canyons of Canada to the far-reaching deserts and hoodoos of the US.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
Amid the otherworldly hoodoos, and at 8,000 feet, Sunset Point shows off dramatic views of Bryce Canyon’s main amphitheater.
—Brittany Anas, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024
In addition to the iconic topography—hoodoos and canyons in the Southwest, massive trees in California, and geysers that shoot water up hundreds of feet—I’ve also been awed by the green-black waters of Congaree; the magnificence of Denali, North America’s highest peak; and fall foliage in Acadia.
—Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 15 Aug. 2024
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Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Rocky Mountaineer Rocky Mountaineer offers luxury train journeys through some of North America’s most spectacular scenery, from the mountain passes and plunging canyons of Canada to the far-reaching deserts and hoodoos of the US.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
Amid the otherworldly hoodoos, and at 8,000 feet, Sunset Point shows off dramatic views of Bryce Canyon’s main amphitheater.
—Brittany Anas, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024
In addition to the iconic topography—hoodoos and canyons in the Southwest, massive trees in California, and geysers that shoot water up hundreds of feet—I’ve also been awed by the green-black waters of Congaree; the magnificence of Denali, North America’s highest peak; and fall foliage in Acadia.
—Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 15 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoodoo
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On the one hand, Amazon Autos strips away all that nonsense – find your car, handle the details online, pick it up, done.Chris Walton, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Others resorted to full-on screams, as layoffs in the industry charted record highs and developers found themselves under attack online for conspiratorial nonsense.Megan Farokhmanesh, WIRED, 20 Dec. 2024
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For high-achieving professionals, especially those who are naturally more sensitive and perceptive, emotional investment in work can be both a blessing and a curse.Melody Wilding, Contributor, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
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Financial Education Is Wealth The third-generation wealth curse often befalls families where younger generations, especially grandchildren, are detached from how their predecessors went about building wealth.Next Avenue, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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The 21,528-square-foot wellness complex includes a 66-foot lap pool where morning swims come with a side of cityscape — a boon for health nuts.Paul Jebara, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
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Its cooking difficulty ranges from easy to advanced, and its services offer the option to omit ingredients like dairy, nuts, soy, wheat, and more.Sara Coughlin, SELF, 23 Dec. 2024
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These trivia quizzes challenge your knowledge of the magical world of spells, creatures, and artifacts.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Intel used every trick in its spell book but even that wasn't enough.Caroline Reid, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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The juvenile was white with brownish brindle patches around each eye and found in a garbage bag.Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 17 Dec. 2024
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While Dogtown's hot dog menu is immense, Basile said garbage plates are always a top seller.Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 10 Dec. 2024
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Knocking on wood: This age-old superstition is believed to prevent bad luck or jinxes.Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 13 Sep. 2024
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In the interview area afterwards, amid the high jinx, there was sincerity; glimpses of football’s soul.Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, The Athletic, 15 Apr. 2024
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Cory has also spent time learning and playing a multitude of instruments, performing on percussion in multiple ensembles, and filling in on whatever is needed for marching band, winter winds, and jazz band.Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, in Los Angeles, Alice Coltrane, Monument Eternal at the Hammer Museum invites contemporary artists to pay tribute to the legendary jazz musician’s spirituality and sound through innovative mediums.Okla Jones, Essence, 19 Dec. 2024
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Everything's hot and muggy, and there's voodoo and magic and booze and music permeating the air.Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Sadly, few major countries have performed worse than the United States, whose president has routinely flouted such elementary imperatives as wearing masks, respecting science, trusting the public health leadership, and not promoting voodoo cures.Larry Diamond, Foreign Affairs, 13 June 2020
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“Hoodoo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoodoo. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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