as in beauty
something very good of its kind
joked that the streaker gave a lulu of a performance
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Recent Examples of lulu
The only win is a lulu — a near no-hitter for right-hander Storm Davis, the youngest Oriole who handcuffs the Tigers, 3-1.
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Mike Klingaman, baltimoresun.com, 24 June 2018
For the second time in four years, Lululemon Athletica (lulu, +3.43%) is looking for a new fit.
—Fortune, 6 Apr. 2018
For years, conservatives reveled in chapping liberals for their sweet-tooth for French intellectuals but, as Green demonstrates, Bannon, while playing in deep right field, has plucked himself a real lulu.
—Charles P. Pierce, Esquire, 19 July 2017
Lulu is great with kids but not so great with any other animals.
—idahostatesman, 10 July 2017
Last year, for instance, the New York City Council did away with lulus as part of a deal to raise its members’ salaries to $148,500, a large pay increase that towers over the base pay for state legislators: $79,500.
—Jesse McKinley, New York Times, 29 May 2017
But the Capitol’s latest scandal goes by another name: lulu.
—Jesse McKinley, New York Times, 29 May 2017
Senate Democrats accused the Republicans of illegally using the lulu system to buy loyalty and maintain their hold on power.
—Washington Post, 28 May 2017
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo cast blame on the state comptroller for not catching the false titles, but also said that any discussion of reforming the lulu system should account for the lawmakers’ $79,500 salary.
—Jesse McKinley, New York Times, 29 May 2017
Mike Klingaman, baltimoresun.com, 24 June 2018
For the second time in four years, Lululemon Athletica (lulu, +3.43%) is looking for a new fit.
—Fortune, 6 Apr. 2018
For years, conservatives reveled in chapping liberals for their sweet-tooth for French intellectuals but, as Green demonstrates, Bannon, while playing in deep right field, has plucked himself a real lulu.
—Charles P. Pierce, Esquire, 19 July 2017
Lulu is great with kids but not so great with any other animals.
—idahostatesman, 10 July 2017
Last year, for instance, the New York City Council did away with lulus as part of a deal to raise its members’ salaries to $148,500, a large pay increase that towers over the base pay for state legislators: $79,500.
—Jesse McKinley, New York Times, 29 May 2017
But the Capitol’s latest scandal goes by another name: lulu.
—Jesse McKinley, New York Times, 29 May 2017
Senate Democrats accused the Republicans of illegally using the lulu system to buy loyalty and maintain their hold on power.
—Washington Post, 28 May 2017
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo cast blame on the state comptroller for not catching the false titles, but also said that any discussion of reforming the lulu system should account for the lawmakers’ $79,500 salary.
—Jesse McKinley, New York Times, 29 May 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lulu
Noun
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Through exhibits, publications and educational programs, the museum educates its millions of visitors about the beauty and cultural significance of country music.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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Brazil's high standards for beauty and widespread acceptance of cosmetic surgery have led it to become a destination for people in search of plastic surgery.—
Newsweek Rankings,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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The return of the Commanders has been a dream for tens of thousands of fans and D.C. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser, who led the effort to bring the team back, working with team owner Josh Harris and his executive staff for more than a year and beating proposals from Maryland and Virginia.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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For us, the dream meal starts with their heirloom tomato gazpacho, a pitch-perfect pairing of sweet and tangy.—
Constance Ogle,
Miami Herald,
1 Aug. 2025
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Potted Shasta daisies perform best with morning sun and protection from the hot afternoon sun.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
28 July 2025
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Additional programs include a mandala art and dot painting class, a painting English roses and daisies class and Latin dance.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
28 July 2025
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Neapolis Archeological Park is full of ancient wonders, including a Greek theater dating back to the third century B.C.E., a Roman amphitheater, and the Ear of Dionysius, a massive limestone cave carved into the hill.—
Michele Becker,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Aug. 2025
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Turning last night’s dinner into today's lunch works wonders for Maia Neumann of @yumboxlunch.—
Laney Crawley,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Bald Eagle Livestream Viewership of the nest cam ramped up with news of the pips.—
Amanda Kooser,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Eaglets make a pip — or a crack in the egg — as the chick hatches.—
Helena Wegner,
Sacramento Bee,
7 Mar. 2025
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Reinhart, who scored the game-winner in Game 7 of the Cup Final last year, opened scoring 4:36 with a beaut of an individual effort.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2025
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Check out this sliding beaut: Crawford’s skeptics, however, will point to an elevated ground-ball rate (63.8%) and his next-to-nil power (only one home run) as reasons to leave him in the minors.—
Anthony Stitt,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
Noun
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Tourists and locals in Oahu, Hawaii, are once again able to view an ancient marvel.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
25 July 2025
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These are engineering marvels, as almost all of them are made using just regular 2×4 dimensional lumber.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
19 July 2025
Noun
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Dear Abby: My daughter has been married to her high school sweetheart for 15 years.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
25 July 2025
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My daughter has been married to her high school sweetheart for 15 years.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
25 July 2025
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“Lulu.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lulu. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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