as in staleness
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Noun
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The stench around Thomas’ home is particularly strong when farmers empty the barns.—
Gavin Off,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Jan. 2025 -
The stench affects her in seemingly mundane ways that accumulate to degrade her overall quality of life.—
Kenny Torrella,
Vox,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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When Cher eventually won the trophy, her Best Actress competition Sally Kirkland (second row, seventh from right), who’s rocking a fuschia get-up, would notoriously be caught on-camera making a stink face at the envelope reveal, perhaps given high hopes by her surprise Golden Globe win for Anna.—
Zach Schonfeld,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2025
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When dirty, odor-emitting clothes are left on the floor or in the hamper for days on end, their stink will spread throughout your closet.—
Rabekah Henderson,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Breaks my heart that Citizen King never became a bigger thing because their blend of hip-hop, new wave rock and funk lived in my CD player for a couple of summers in the early 2000s.—
Dan Woike,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2025
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The vibe: His sets lean into jazz, disco, Latin and funk, creating a high-energy atmosphere without the late-night commitment.—
Madalyn Mendoza,
Axios,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Rancidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rancidity. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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