as in ominous
being or showing a sign of evil or calamity to come
the novel's protagonist is haunted by a minatory black specter
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Recent Examples of minatory
Among the richest of the novel’s many pleasures are just such minor characters, including some irresistibly vain and grasping thespians and the minatory Appleby brothers, talent agents of sorts who shamelessly throw their considerable weight around.
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Daniel Akst, WSJ, 15 Jan. 2021
Daniel Akst, WSJ, 15 Jan. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minatory
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But recent days have seen the ominous appearance of public gun kiosks, where civilians are being offered basic lessons in using weapons – a sign of how the hardening Iranian authorities are readying people for further conflict.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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The idea of a managerial change in October if Liverpool stick with Slot through the off-season feels ominous, because a couple of poor early results will bring back the negativity currently engulfing the club and his position will become untenable.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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Anais has no idea that this institute in the desert is run by a secret cult – where healing is not the objective – but a gateway to something far more sinister.—
Roberto Prieto,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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On their first album under the moniker, the two noisemakers from Animal Collective delight in this combination, foregrounding campfire acoustics while sinister drones lurk around the corner.—
Ethan Beck,
Pitchfork,
12 May 2026
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The creative solution quickly went viral for its red LED eyes and menacing fangs—as well as its admittedly odd, furry pipe frame.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
14 May 2026
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This week’s rain can help crews tame a couple of wildfires that were menacing parts of South Miami-Dade and West Broward.—
Alexandra Phelps,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
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“Minatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minatory. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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