meretriciousness

noun

Definition of meretriciousnessnext
as in vulgarity

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  1. vulgarity
  2. opulence
  3. magnificence
  4. ornamentation
  5. extravagance
  6. decoration
  7. luxuriance
  8. embellishment
Noun
  • Miss Manners is relieved not to be asked what to do about that vulgarity.
    Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 16 Dec. 2024
  • In short, when faced with a genuine choice between civility and decency versus vulgarity and indecency, most Americans who voted in the 2024 elections opted for the latter.
    Mordechai Gordon, Hartford Courant, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of vulgarity
Noun
  • For local restaurants, caviar can add a dose of opulence to their menus, with plenty offering full caviar service in addition to dishes topped with the shiny jewel-like delicacy, such as a lobster roll at Found Oyster and fried chicken at Anajak Thai.
    Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
  • For a more theatrical approach, Sullivan suggests adding a touch of opulence to set the tone.
    Mya Gelber, Architectural Digest, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of opulence
Noun
  • The magnificence of the technology is on full display in a bravura sequence in which Tóth and Van Buren travel to the marble quarries of Carrara, Italy, to select a piece of stone for the altarpiece that will sit in the Institute’s chapel.
    Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Joe Espada aced his first managerial test The Astros did not start 7-19 because of Espada, nor is their turnaround in June a byproduct of some managerial magnificence.
    Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 15 July 2024
Definition of magnificence
Noun
  • Unique facial hair ornamentation has allowed researchers to visually identify the works as Khneang Style, a hallmark of the Khmer period.
    Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
  • And just as the Breuer Building is largely free from ornamentation, the faces of both the B/1 and the B/1M are void of numbers or symbols.
    Oscar Holland, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of ornamentation
Noun
  • Traditionally, that would mean Champagne, the world’s sparkling wine par excellence, synonymous with celebration, luxury, extravagance, etc. Champagne, both the wine and the region, has had few rivals in style and grandeur for generations.
    Patrick Comiskey, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Try to keep gatherings intimate and centered on connection rather than extravagance.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of extravagance
Noun
  • Each shopper is expected to spend an average of $902 across gifts, food, decorations and other seasonal items.
    Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Does Milwaukee compost wreaths and other Christmas decorations?
    Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of decoration
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
Definition of luxuriance
Noun
  • Celebrity nail artist Thuy Nguyen, who counts Olivia Rodrigo and Lana Condor as clients, uses a deep mustard gold for a full-coverage nail look that doesn’t need any embellishments to shine.
    Audrey Noble, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The holidays are synonymous with cozy sweaters of all kinds — and celebs like Martha Stewart, Mindy Kaling, and Reese Witherspoon are inspiring us to try cardigans with beautiful embellishments this season.
    ​​Taylor Jean Stephan, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of embellishment
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