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Recent Examples of souped-up
Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 9 Oct. 2024
Meanwhile, the Arts Club Dubai is a souped-up, supersize sibling to its namesake in Mayfair, stretched across 65,000 square feet in the financial district.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2024
In fact, Levin suspects that cognition probably evolved as cells started to collaborate to carry out the incredibly difficult task of building complex organisms and then got souped-up into brains to allow animals to move and think faster.
—Rowan Jacobsen, Scientific American, 1 Feb. 2024
Even considering the souped-up passing games that dominate the league these days, the Lions ranked second, fourth and 13th in yards, TDs and INTs, and out of 32 teams.
—Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press, 27 Jan. 2024
Adjective
This sleek toothbrush is souped-up with multiple brush settings, Bluetooth connectivity, and a carrying case for easy traveling.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 9 Oct. 2024
Meanwhile, the Arts Club Dubai is a souped-up, supersize sibling to its namesake in Mayfair, stretched across 65,000 square feet in the financial district.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2024
In fact, Levin suspects that cognition probably evolved as cells started to collaborate to carry out the incredibly difficult task of building complex organisms and then got souped-up into brains to allow animals to move and think faster.
—Rowan Jacobsen, Scientific American, 1 Feb. 2024
Even considering the souped-up passing games that dominate the league these days, the Lions ranked second, fourth and 13th in yards, TDs and INTs, and out of 32 teams.
—Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press, 27 Jan. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for souped-up
Adjective
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Marvel Studios/Disney+ Ars Technica: The city is very much a character, not just a showy backdrop.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 Apr. 2025
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Although there are more types of marigolds to explore, most common marigolds fall into one of three categories: African or Mexican marigolds are large plants that produce big, showy blooms that are often used in bouquets.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Apr. 2025
Verb
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With Friday’s victory, the Heat improved to 9-20 this season against teams currently with a winning record.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
1 Mar. 2025
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In reading, both fourth and eighth graders’ results are down from 2022, while in math, fourth-grade scores have not improved since before the pandemic and eighth-grade scores are at their lowest in decades.—
Thibaut Delloue,
Orlando Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Hoping to quiet the controversy and attract more mainstream Protestant audiences, McPherson tried distancing herself from the practices of the Holy Rollers, not only refusing to speak in tongues but also admonishing overly exuberant attendees at her services.—
Casey Cep,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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There are a number of videos showing exuberant fan reactions to A Minecraft Movie in theaters–and not the organic kinds of reactions, the exaggerated kinds, and maybe even staged?—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Nearby is Nari Ward’s Swing (2010), a car tire embellished with shoe tips, shoe tongues, and a rope.—
Shantay Robinson,
ARTnews.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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The sleeveless, ankle-length garment clung to her figure and was embellished with a design across her bust line.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The up-and-coming pop superstar, with his signature dark mustache and flamboyant stage presence, is frequently compared to Freddie Mercury online.—
Andrew John,
USA Today,
12 Apr. 2025
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Marlowe, the kind of star of the age, wildly flamboyant, and very naughty.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Nithyananda was also grandiose, linking himself to long religious and royal lineages.—
Mujib Mashal,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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Incorporate grandiose accents like opulent chandeliers, old-world upholstery, and ornate picture frames.—
Isabella Milano,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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His summation of the lid as synonymous with overwrought, hyperpolitical freestyle rap is … well, perfect.—
Graham Techler,
Vulture,
28 Feb. 2025
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But this dull game was complemented by a pregame show in which the U.S. president spoke of annexing Canada, a halftime show that needed a Gen Z translator and a batch of overwrought corporate commercials preaching religion, patriotism and the NFL.—
Paul Sullivan,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Plus, these little treats are also enriched with vitamin C and hyaluronic acid to amplify those skin benefits.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
14 Mar. 2025
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Celebrity makeup artist James Molloy is also a fan of the formula, which is enriched with cornflower water to condition eyelashes and soothe irritated eyes.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Souped-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/souped-up. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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