as in scoop
information not generally available to the public
have you heard the lowdown on the new chairman of the department?
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as in dirty
not following or in accordance with standards of honor and decency
of all the low-down tricks that have ever been played in the history of that game
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Recent Examples of lowdown
Christian Allaire, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2023
Get the full lowdown on how the new home came to life straight from production designer Corey Kaplan and set decorator Kristin Peterson here.
—Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 5 Jan. 2023
Iman Balagam, Allure, 1 Sep. 2024
Two tomatoes sat ripening on the dining-room table, and pencil marks remained on the doorframe from his kids’ heights growing up, with a few low-down marks for their dog.
—Ellyn Gaydos, Harper's Magazine, 25 June 2024
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Noun
Vogue caught up with all of the queens below to get the lowdown on how their distinctive drag looks channeled Mugler and how the designer continues to inspire.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2023
Get the full lowdown on how the new home came to life straight from production designer Corey Kaplan and set decorator Kristin Peterson here.
—Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 5 Jan. 2023
Adjective
Get the low-down on the best primers for mature skin, plus, insight from cosmetic chemists and makeup artists.
—Iman Balagam, Allure, 1 Sep. 2024
Two tomatoes sat ripening on the dining-room table, and pencil marks remained on the doorframe from his kids’ heights growing up, with a few low-down marks for their dog.
—Ellyn Gaydos, Harper's Magazine, 25 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lowdown
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Newsletter Get the lowdown on L.A. politics Sign up for our L.A. City Hall newsletter to get weekly insights, scoops and analysis.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2025
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Stop in for a scoop of the shop’s signature flavor of orange-pineapple.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The touch screen was desensitized with a filmy layer of grease, the cumulative tapping of many dirty hands.—
Anelise Chen,
The Atlantic,
25 Feb. 2025
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Mining is one of the dirtiest industries, contributing upwards of 5% of global carbon emissions.—
Justin Worland,
TIME,
25 Feb. 2025
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Here are tips from the utility: Remove aerators and screens from all faucets.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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Image Follow New York Times Travel on Instagram and sign up for our Travel Dispatch newsletter to get expert tips on traveling smarter and inspiration for your next vacation.—
Danielle Pergament Nick Ballón,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Poles needs to find difference-makers, nasty offensive linemen, game-wrecking defensive linemen, ravenous pass rushers … again, the Bears have a lot of needs.—
Jon Greenberg,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, Stacey woke up with a nasty hangover from the night prior.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Justin Bieber's rep has shut down the rumors that the pop star is unwell.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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While Survivor is just one day away from the premiere of its 48th season (tune into CBS Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 8/7c for the two-hour premiere), casting rumors have long been swirling online for a season that hasn’t even filmed yet… rumors that involve famous country singer Dierks Bentley.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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As are the people supporting or justifying these vile acts of terrorism.—
Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Feb. 2025
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And for anyone who's forgotten just how vile Whitfield is, the next scene serves as a nasty reminder.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
23 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Under Taliban rule, morality laws are strictly enforced, and activities considered immoral or against Islamic principles—such as pornography, adultery, or LGBTQ+ content—are harshly punished.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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Some view his proposal to take over Gaza as outlandish or immoral, and are no fans of Israel’s right-wing government.—
Katie Glueck,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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More than 80 women went public with horrific tales of his brutal, coercive and punishing tactics, including launching vicious, career-crippling smear campaigns against those who eluded him, from Mira Sorvino to Ashley Judd.—
Scott Huver,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Feb. 2025
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Rushdie has since spoken out about the stabbing Rushdie, 77, testified in the Chautauqua County, New York trial and detailed the vicious attack that upended his life.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Lowdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lowdown. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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