as in intimate
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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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After lunch, the party strolled onto the lush expanse of lawn dotted by the soft shade of umbrellas, where Williams sat down with Fanning for an intimate conversation about WYN Beauty.Sasha Pinto, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
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Chang and DuVernay round out the guest roster with intimate conversations about their respective trajectories, which leaves the final episode to focus on its hosts.Lacey Rose, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
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The two are inseparable, attached to the hip, with an unbreakable bond despite the critics.Dominique Fluker, Essence, 11 Dec. 2024
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Flash-forward to the wedding — Evans and Savage were still inseparable.Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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More than 22 years after starring together in About a Boy, Hugh Grant and Nicholas Hoult are still very chummy.John Russell, People.com, 18 Nov. 2024
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Throughout the panel, the co-hosts were chummy and repeatedly stated their respect for and friendship with each other.Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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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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The familiar problems with interceptions, lack of discipline and missed kicks keep popping up.Zac Jackson, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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For her recent Vogue Italia cover, Del Rey complemented her familiar sweep of black eyeliner with a Sophia Loren-esque headscarf.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 8 Dec. 2024
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Ambassadorships are often awarded to loyalists and supporters, but this appointment looks particularly clannish.Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 4 Dec. 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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As this year marks the 40th anniversary of Tetris, two games are coming to Switch online, accompanied by a friendly message from its creator, Alexey Pajitnov.Ollie Barder, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Some companies may even be holding off on big changes, hoping a friendlier White House will tilt the scale back in their favor.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Incestuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incestuous. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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