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as in bastard
a person whose behavior is offensive to others
a real sleaze who is constantly mooching off friends, and friends of friends
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as in cheese
that which is of low quality or worth
the TV networks wouldn't be airing such sleaze if the public wasn't watching it
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Recent Examples of sleaze
Indie sleaze hair and makeup, as seen here on Nicole Kidman, appears to be making its return.
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Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 3 Dec. 2024
At the time, indie sleaze was all the rage—a trend that borrowed heavily from ’90s grunge—and plaids and flannels were part of both fashion movements.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2024
In a departure from the sleaze and snark of George Bush’s aughts, Obamacore positioned itself as sensitive, non-threatening, and relatable.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 20 Aug. 2024
The indie sleaze aesthetic, characterized by a mix of DIY style, grunge elements and bold graphics, was popularized by designers like Anna Sui and Hedi Slimane during the early 2000s.
—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 15 Oct. 2024
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Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 3 Dec. 2024
At the time, indie sleaze was all the rage—a trend that borrowed heavily from ’90s grunge—and plaids and flannels were part of both fashion movements.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2024
In a departure from the sleaze and snark of George Bush’s aughts, Obamacore positioned itself as sensitive, non-threatening, and relatable.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 20 Aug. 2024
The indie sleaze aesthetic, characterized by a mix of DIY style, grunge elements and bold graphics, was popularized by designers like Anna Sui and Hedi Slimane during the early 2000s.
—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 15 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sleaze
Noun
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Another of the girls called Essex a pervert, which prompted their mother to ask more questions.Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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The imagery is intended to mock and reflect modern Japan in some way — from the overworked salarymen gleefully staging suicidal leaps off of buildings to the schoolgirls (who, in the dream, have cell phones for heads) exposing themselves to perverts (who also have cell phones for heads).Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2024
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Don’t miss the giant Parma hams and selection of cheese proudly on display or the ancient Roman exposed brickwork.Anna Haines, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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The same goes for frozen meals, casseroles, soups, stews and cakes, pies and pastries with custard or cheese fillings.Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Conduct a Subscription Audit Subscription creep is real.Tiffany Grant, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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So there's already beginning to be a bit of creep there in terms of Christian ideology making its way into public schools.Tim Marchman, WIRED, 13 Dec. 2024
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So feet further back to allow more spring in the heel to absorb left-right jerks of the machine is better.New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Dec. 2024
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By Stephanie Zacharek December 25, 2024 6:00 AM EST The Bob Dylan of James Mangold’s extraordinary anti-biopic A Complete Unknown—who may or may not be an accurate version of the real Bob Dylan—is a jerk.Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 25 Dec. 2024
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Skip the junk and level up to the Casabrews 5700PRO (7/10, WIRED Review), which offers an unfussy take on the art of homemade espresso drinks.Jaina Grey, WIRED, 12 Jan. 2025
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Or is junk journaling, and whatever crafting trends come next, just internet consumption with a different face?CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 9 Jan. 2025
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Daisy's career begins when she gets discovered by Hank Allen, who would go on to briefly become her manager and slimeball boyfriend.Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 3 Mar. 2023
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The former is dormant for now, while the latter has picked up nearly 1,500 followers with a steady stream of off-putting memes and videos featuring the anthropomorphized slimeball.Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2023
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The story features Mauro, a clown who dreams of a carnival where a parade of revelers are celebrating his life.Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Both movies feature a killer clown, but while Joaquin Phoenix’s grinning menace suffers from delusions of grandeur and an unspecified mental illness, the hideous ghoul from hell in Terrifier known as Art hacks away at his victims with no discernible motivation beyond the grisly acts themselves.Eric Kohn, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Jan. 2025
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In the city center and suburbs of Maputo, mountains of rubbish were piling up.Tavares Cebola, New York Times, 25 Dec. 2024
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Not this current rubbish that has been served up and charged at Michelin star rates.Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Sleaze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sleaze. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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