luridness

Definition of luridnessnext

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for luridness
Noun
  • These flourishes, recalling New York’s Jazz Age flamboyance, give the vast interior its fizz — and will inevitably have value engineers salivating to trim, slice, and simplify.
    Justin Davidson, Curbed, 8 June 2026
  • Nobody wants to hear this — not Eisenhower, not Krick and definitely not Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery (Damian Lewis, leaning into the flamboyance).
    ABC News, ABC News, 27 May 2026
Noun
  • The Dominick is all floor-to-ceiling windows, soaking tubs, rooftop pools, and moody light fixtures — in other words, its 46 stories are peppered with elements that exude upscale, sophisticated energy while avoiding all signs of gaudiness.
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
  • So that drove a kind of character choice as well about the gaudiness of the society.
    Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The size and speed of the Gen 4 car on the circuit used in January might create either carnage or a Monaco-like parade without the Monaco glitz.
    David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026
  • Brands that cater to a more maximalist consumer are leaning into glitz and glamor.
    Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 23 June 2026
Noun
  • While Vico has been careful to avoid any kind of ostentation, Argentaia offers a spa, a tennis court, a stunning 100-foot saltwater infinity pool overlooking the valley, and a movie theater.
    Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
  • The mansion, often considered a monument to Roaring ‘20s ostentation, stretches from the Intracoastal to the Atlantic Ocean.
    Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 22 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • With rising political violence, including recent incidents near the White House, and a president who enjoys being at the center of public pomp yet has repeatedly faced attempts on his life, a major security challenge awaits.
    Gary Fields, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
  • Lucky winners will get up to four tickets to primo viewing areas at Brooklyn Bridge Park in Brooklyn and the South Street Seaport in Manhattan to soak in all the pomp and pageantry of the nation’s 250th birthday.
    Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • From her club seat with her friends, season ticket-holder Jade Greenhut captured the center circle spectacle.
    Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • What Campos loved was the show, the spectacle, the opportunity for self-expression.
    Jack Lang, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Noun
  • French oak contributes richness without overwhelming the fruit, allowing citrus, stone fruit and fresh acidity to remain at the forefront.
    Emily Price, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Lean into this richness and creative legacy by spending an entire day checking out the city’s world-class museums.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026
Noun
  • In addition to the monetary compensation and scholarship awards, pageantry is also helping the girls build confidence and learn key behavioral skills.
    Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
  • This year’s storyline involves a royal succession scenario, which suggests pageantry and heated drama.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2026
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“Luridness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luridness. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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