meretriciousness

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Noun
  • Corbet’s awkward forcing of his characters into his conceptual framework leads to absurdities and vulgarities—not least in the depiction of László’s first and only Black acquaintance, a laborer named Gordon (Isaach De Bankolé), as a heroin addict.
    Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Some council members who took issue with the sign relented after then-Metro Council attorney Mike Jameson advised that rejecting Rock's sign due to vulgarity or obscenity could lead to a First Amendment lawsuit.
    Cassandra Stephenson, The Tennessean, 22 May 2024
Noun
  • The house itself, a dizzying 11,000 square feet of marble and mahogany opulence, seems to go on forever.
    Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 9 Jan. 2025
  • The result is a staging of half-hearted opulence, with massive walls that trundle into position, squeezing the crowds or parting to reveal a giant staircase suitable for processions.
    Justin Davidson, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • As the story has been all season, the Philadelphia Eagles advanced to the NFC Championship on the back of Saquon Barkley's magnificence carrying the football on Sunday.
    Sean Treppedi, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
  • Its glitter reflected the score’s magnificence and guaranteed a fun show even on nights with a fourth-string cast.
    Justin Davidson, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Of course, there is improv in the movie, just naturally little ornamentation and stuff.
    Mike Miller, EW.com, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Suggestions range from temperature regulation to come-hither ornamentation for attracting mates, to tools of self-defense.
    Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Venus enters Sagittarius, starting a nearly three-week-long adventure, fun and extravagance in love and money. 22nd October: Venus in Sagittarius connects with the Nodes of Destiny, uniting us with people who’ll play an essential role in our future.
    Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 16 Oct. 2024
  • For all its over-the-top extravagance, the production was nevertheless a master class in cinematic efficiency, with Scott running upward of 11 cameras per scene.
    Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • All of her vintage wedding decorations are currently being stored in her garage.
    Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Family Uses Blackberries For Snowman’s Eyes, Goes As Expected By Daniella Gray Family and Parenting Reporter 0 A family from Georgia learned their lesson this week after their choice of snowman decorations backfired.
    Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 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
  • From crystal embellishments to vibrant Hawaiian-print designs, Philipp Plein weaves his audacious spirit into every facet of the brand manifestation.
    Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
  • For cover-ups with embellishments like tassels and beads, spot clean to avoid damaging these delicate pieces.
    Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2025
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