meretriciousness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for meretriciousness
Noun
  • The real marvel, in this instance, being the avoidance of vulgarity.
    Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Attention-grabbing vulgarity aside, Pearl was talking hoops, not other things that have been central to Auburn men’s basketball discourse of late.
    Joe Rexrode, The Athletic, 15 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Opulent, But Moreover Confident Before slapping on the Manufaktur-rich veneer of opulence, the 2025 Mercedes G550 is a stupendous SUV.
    Peter Nelson, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Guests are welcomed into the home’s opulence with a chandelier made with baccarat crystals (others in the home don Swarovski crystals) and marble flooring that was cut and blasted on the property.
    Moná Thomas, People.com, 17 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The first four show the magnificence of the views across the lagoon.
    Dodie Kazanjian, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
  • However, the automotive magnificence of a 2025 Aston Martin DB12 is unmatched.
    Kristin Shaw, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • In an era where contemporary architecture often relies on cladding and heavy ornamentation, Paradero celebrates simplicity.
    Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Simple forms and geometries abound, with a distinct lack of more organic elements like curved shapes, soft textures, and overly decorative ornamentation.
    Lauren Gallow, Architectural Digest, 10 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • An insane extravagance at about $37 — $800 in today’s money.
    Catherine Santino, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The Regency era dates back to the early 1800s in England and was the pinnacle of high society, extravagance, and strict etiquette.
    Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Helene roared through the building’s lower level, carrying off freezers, the walk-in cooler, thousands of dollars worth of Christmas decorations, and even the walls.
    Hanna Raskin, Southern Living, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Today, ancient Greco-Roman statues housed in museums are typically stark white and devoid of decoration.
    Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • But then, what is art if not an attempt to tidy up the real world’s teeming luxuriance?
    Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 5 Dec. 2023
  • But the Elysian Bar did them one better, augmenting the oysters’ natural luxuriance with thin slices of kumquat and a measured gush of chile-spiked citrus.
    Ian McNulty, NOLA.com, 22 Dec. 2020
Noun
  • As reported, Murakami, a contemporary artist known for his floral embellishments, was commissioned by Complex to create a limited edition of fan gear and collectibles for the series.
    Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Blumarine and Valentino followed suit, incorporating peasant-style tops, ornate embellishments, and billowing silhouettes in their Milan and Paris collections.
    Jailynn Taylor, Essence, 19 Mar. 2025
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“Meretriciousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meretriciousness. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.

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