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as in gruesome
extremely disturbing or repellent
thank you for sparing us from the lurid details of the story
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as in pallid
lacking a healthy skin color
the doctor was alarmed by the patient's lurid complexion was lurid after a long winter spent indoors
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as in sensational
arousing a strong and usually superficial interest or emotional reaction
the lurid news reports about the romance between the two Hollywood stars
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Recent Examples of lurid
Combs’ mother and some of his children attended, including three daughters who left the courtroom when the testimony turned lurid.
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Larry Neumeister, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2025
Several lawsuits are still pending against Combs, and his reputation could be tarnished by the lurid details revealed in court about his past relationships.
—Pilar Melendez, NBC news, 4 July 2025
Combs’ reputation has been thoroughly tainted by the lurid details of the trial and strong condemnations from his many accusers.
—August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025
There were, and probably still are, several unbreakable rules to these fortnightly comics, with their garish covers and lurid titles.
—Alexander Rose, Air Mail, 28 June 2025
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Larry Neumeister, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2025
Several lawsuits are still pending against Combs, and his reputation could be tarnished by the lurid details revealed in court about his past relationships.
—Pilar Melendez, NBC news, 4 July 2025
Combs’ reputation has been thoroughly tainted by the lurid details of the trial and strong condemnations from his many accusers.
—August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025
There were, and probably still are, several unbreakable rules to these fortnightly comics, with their garish covers and lurid titles.
—Alexander Rose, Air Mail, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lurid
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But the gruesome truth remains — more than 120 are people are dead, including children.—
Bea L. Hines,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
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Other all-original haunted houses will include Jason Universe, which takes guests back to the summer camp where, one Friday the 13th, the gruesome legend was born.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
10 July 2025
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Robert Vaughn is a particularly pallid villain, and the movie’s case against computers, uh, hasn’t aged too well.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
11 July 2025
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Rickman’s Snape was almost cartoonish with his hawk nose and long, straight black hair and pallid skin.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Dangerfield sank his teeth into the role, which was initially much smaller but expanded due to his sensational improv skills.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
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In the wake of the lawsuit, some publishers were more cautious about publishing sensational content; many platforms also implemented stricter consent and takedown practices.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
24 July 2025
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California homeowner’s insurance premiums were already rising before the horrific Southern California wildfires in January.—
Scott Cohn,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
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But the first lady and I are here in Texas to express the love and support and the anguish of our entire nation in the aftermath of this really horrific and deadly flood.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
11 July 2025
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The creature had pale orange stripes along its body, eyes on the side of its head and other physical characteristics of a Barbados threadsnake.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 July 2025
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Other signs include pale or yellow leaves all over, mushy stems, and visible fungus at the base of the plant.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
23 July 2025
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
26 July 2025
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This clifftop restaurant boasts colorful, California-cool decor and menu staples like a fresh beet salad and juicy hamburgers.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
26 July 2025
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Contract disputes involving All-Pro members of the Dallas Cowboys are hardly shocking this time of year.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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The Too Much creator recently shared her vision for a film based on the shocking affair between Tom Sandoval and Rachel Leviss that was unpacked during the Bravo reality show’s Season 10 reunion in 2023, as Sandoval’s estranged ex Ariana Madix had the chance to confront them both.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
2 Aug. 2025
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All of the chunks were from the west side which was covered by colorful graffiti, and thus more likely to sell.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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As long as they're given full sun, these colorful flowers will cover fences and arbors with luscious, layered blooms in June and July, then again later in the summer.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Lurid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lurid. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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