as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at
a drop-dead wedding dress that must have cost a fortune
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Recent Examples of drop-dead
That pushes the drop-dead deadline into mid-August.
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Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 3 June 2026
Keke Palmer, who is on this year's Time 100 list, is drop-dead gorgeous in a floor length black gown at the Time 100 Gala on April 23 in New York City.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
The league had put this past Tuesday as its drop-dead deadline for a deal to be reached without affecting the 2026 schedule.
—Sports Columnist, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 Mar. 2026
Every decade gets at least one charismatic male movie star who’s drop-dead gorgeous yet somehow guy-next-door relatable, action-hero intense one second and irresistibly charming the next.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2026
Her natural curly lob with strategic layers is drop-dead gorgeous.
—Krista Carter, InStyle, 27 Jan. 2026
Vita’s look, though, is drop-dead stunning.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2026
Its charming space and drop-dead-gorgeous desserts have helped land the restaurant on the list more than 10 times.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
The Post Ranch Inn is one of the most luxe resorts in California‘s drop-dead gorgeous Big Sur.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2025
Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 3 June 2026
Keke Palmer, who is on this year's Time 100 list, is drop-dead gorgeous in a floor length black gown at the Time 100 Gala on April 23 in New York City.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
The league had put this past Tuesday as its drop-dead deadline for a deal to be reached without affecting the 2026 schedule.
—Sports Columnist, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 Mar. 2026
Every decade gets at least one charismatic male movie star who’s drop-dead gorgeous yet somehow guy-next-door relatable, action-hero intense one second and irresistibly charming the next.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2026
Her natural curly lob with strategic layers is drop-dead gorgeous.
—Krista Carter, InStyle, 27 Jan. 2026
Vita’s look, though, is drop-dead stunning.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2026
Its charming space and drop-dead-gorgeous desserts have helped land the restaurant on the list more than 10 times.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
The Post Ranch Inn is one of the most luxe resorts in California‘s drop-dead gorgeous Big Sur.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drop-dead
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Near Santiago is La Vega, the birthplace of the Dominican Carnival, and the beautiful city of Jarabacoa, famous for its mountainous landscapes, ideal for those seeking adventure and ecotourism.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Ed Balint, Canton Repository Amish country With a simplistic lifestyle, homegrown traditions and beautiful scenery, Ohio's Amish country provides a unique insight into a specific American history and heritage.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Instead, the 62-year-old movie star has been going around Europe, looking handsome, happy and generally pleased with life.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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What to do nearby Oglethorpe Avenue is one of Savannah’s prettiest streets, lined with live oak trees and handsome mansions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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With two theaters, a restaurant and a ballet school adjacent to the center, the gorgeous building attracts big names and events, from Broadway musicals to the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra to Joan Jett and the Blackhearts.—
Amy Nelson,
Twin Cities,
7 Dec. 2025
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This is a gorgeous story about found family in New York City.—
Jenny Bayliss,
PEOPLE,
7 Dec. 2025
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The crochet eyelet design gives this set an expensive feel, and the skirt hits at a lovely spot between midi and maxi.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
10 June 2026
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The event is also a lovely way to honor film history.—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
10 June 2026
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Another project will target the City Center Innovation District to accomplish similar goals, making the city more attractive to businesses.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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The South, particularly Sunbelt states like North Carolina, Georgia, and Texas, are becoming attractive options for soon-to-be homeowners looking to escape rising living costs.—
Taeya Boi-Doku,
JSTOR Daily,
21 Aug. 2025
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Not simply a pretty place, Rock City curates memories.—
Judith Garrison,
AJC.com,
16 June 2026
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This is surely the gentlest and prettiest Horse Lords album, and maybe their first to conjure nature’s ceaseless motion instead of the kind found in city blocks.—
Jayson Greene,
Pitchfork,
16 June 2026
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Catching feelings for her cute and reliable RA, Noel Crane (Scott Foley, making his second appearance on this list).—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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However, Archie follows the high school hijinks of the cute Archie and his main squeezes, Veronica and Betty.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
20 Aug. 2025
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His Qatari side equalized in the final minutes of their opening game, stunning the Swiss in the Bay Area in one of the shock results of the first weekend of the tournament.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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But spending 20 minutes staging content at the only overlook or the most stunning waterfall while a line of hikers waits behind you is not the move.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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“Drop-dead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drop-dead. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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