rancidity

noun

Definition of ranciditynext
as in staleness

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  1. stench
  2. stink
  3. funk
Noun
  • Frankincense and myrrh are herbs burned to cover the stench of death.
    Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
  • The stench here is too fresh, and certainly no proud moment for the Hollywood establishment of stars and image makers who play a square game.
    Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of stench
Noun
  • This was my chance to not be an actor, not have that stink of being an actor, that egotistical, show-off, controlling, making choices, being clever part of being an actor.
    Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
  • What the organization had in bulk was the stink of a horrific reputation well earned for over two decades.
    Ben Standig, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of stink
Noun
  • The 13-track body of work shows the project’s ability to add prog, metal, indie and new wave to its established vintage funk, house and disco foundations.
    Lisa Kocay, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • The swings carry a hint of bossa nova’s sway; the two-steps have a distinct samba flavor; and the bold hip bounces channel Brazilian funk.
    María Magdalena Arréllaga, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of funk
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Thesaurus Entries Near rancidity

rancidities

rancidity

ran circles around

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