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Recent Examples of incestuous
Since the release of Monsters, Murphy and the show’s creators have received significant backlash for representing the brothers as involved in an incestuous relationship.
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Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 3 Oct. 2024
In real life, Dunne never insinuated that Erik and Lyle were in an incestuous relationship.
—Jessica Sager, People.com, 27 Sep. 2024
In addition to portraying abuse, however, the show also implied the two had an incestuous relationship.
—Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 25 Sep. 2024
Since its streaming premiere, the show has already garnered significant criticism for its portrayal of the titular brothers, specifically for its speculation about a possible romantic, incestuous relationship between them.
—James Factora, Them, 24 Sep. 2024
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Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 3 Oct. 2024
In real life, Dunne never insinuated that Erik and Lyle were in an incestuous relationship.
—Jessica Sager, People.com, 27 Sep. 2024
In addition to portraying abuse, however, the show also implied the two had an incestuous relationship.
—Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 25 Sep. 2024
Since its streaming premiere, the show has already garnered significant criticism for its portrayal of the titular brothers, specifically for its speculation about a possible romantic, incestuous relationship between them.
—James Factora, Them, 24 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incestuous
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Rather than ascending the peak itself, William opted for a more intimate experience along the coastal foothills, a scenic spot known for its sweeping ocean views and rugged terrain.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Travelers may be able to find a more intimate experience with a private guide, rather than the group tours that are common on excursions booked through a line, Smith added.Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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And yet a joint biography is the only kind that feels appropriate; posthumously disentangling one brother from the other seems tantamount to desecrating a corpse, for Jacob and Wilhelm were ardently inseparable.Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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Winner This week's Pets of the Week are Toby and Tilly, two rescued 5-year-old dogs who are inseparable.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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As the bottom-slapping Dan Aykroyd, Dylan O’Brien has a nice, chummy unpredictability, able to go full-nerd one minute, full party boy the next.Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2024
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That makes appearances of being chummy with Harris not only unhelpful this year but also personal vulnerabilities in future cycles.Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 10 Oct. 2024
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Schubert and the law enforcement agencies that fall under her jurisdiction appear to be bosom buddies.Monique Judge, The Root, 15 May 2018
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Jim Hamre and Zack Willhoite were also bosom buddies in their passion for public transportation who had excitedly awaited the day higher-speed trains could zip through their home turf.Washington Post, Washington Post, 20 Dec. 2017
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These techniques should be familiar to Photoshop users.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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The setup and relationship dynamics are familiar, but what sets this story apart is that Ranma is a boy whose body turns into a girl’s when doused with cold water because of a mishap during a training trip with his father (hot water turns him back).Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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The model relies on a dramatic shift in relations among officers and prisoners, two historically warring factions in a system built on clannish gamesmanship for survival.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 29 July 2024
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In Afghanistan, legitimate authority has traditionally been highly localized, a product of consensus rather than brute force, and firmly anchored in tribal, clannish, and kinship structures.Jonah Blank, Foreign Affairs, 19 Aug. 2011
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United-Guardian continues to focus on developing new products using natural and environmentally friendly raw materials to meet the demand for 'green' and sustainable products.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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These include their nocturnal lifestyle and their strong odor. Smart and friendly, the world’s largest rodent (weighing more than 100 pounds) is social and gentle.Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Incestuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incestuous. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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