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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
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Luckily, the showy bracts can hold their colors for months.Janet B. Carson, arkansasonline.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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For starters, the director suggested that Abrams get rid of the showy flash-forward scene that the script originally started with, begrudgingly written by Abrams upon the insistence of some who tried to convince him that the kick-off needed a catchy hook.Tomris Laffly, TIME, 4 Nov. 2024
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This integration has improved workflow efficiency, quality control and employee onboarding.Georg Beyschlag, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Since then, new sweeteners have been ushered in which improved heat stability.Hank Cardello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This production of one of the most difficult works in the Sondheim canon made an abstract musical about the opening up of Japan to Western trade in the 19th century vivid, exuberant and provocatively resonant.Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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Plus: Jonathan Blitzer on the coming immigration crackdown Richard Brody’s best movies of 2024 Essential works of Native American history Photograph by Kirk West / Getty Amanda Petrusich Staff writer The winter holidays can be joyous, exuberant, warming.Amanda Petrusich, The New Yorker, 5 Dec. 2024
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Furnishings-wise, the couple mostly stuck to a blue-and-white color palette, embellished with rattan and bamboo pieces that play up the lush resort vibe.Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 5 Dec. 2024
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The fragile baubles were embellished with tiny beads and sequins and stuffed with dryer lint—Big Mama was notoriously frugal.Katie Akin, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2024
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Foxx’s ability to inhabit various characters—from the flamboyant Wanda to the suave boxer Willie Beamen in Any Given Sunday—established him as a versatile entertainer capable of moving seamlessly between comedy and drama.Shelby Stewart, Essence, 12 Dec. 2024
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As Macrinus, Washington gives a flamboyant, Machiavellian performance.Fred Topel, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Marshall was known for his use of ornate and grandiose designs, which often features intricate details and luxurious materials, according to the Benjamin Marshall Society.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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The Tuscan-style villa is grandiose in every sense of the word.Claudia Williams, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024
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Box office glory didn’t override the reservation enough Tony voters clearly had about its overwrought anthems, ungainly storytelling and heavy-handed politics.Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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Public spaces are upscale but not overwrought, with lots of inviting seating and dining spaces.Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Dec. 2024
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Investments in this technology have enriched many of these people, who have then used that money to try to create a world in their image.Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
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The list of playwright commissions from SCR yielded award-winning work that enriched the national repertoire immeasurably.Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Souped-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/souped-up. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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