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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ogreish
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If, like for me, Lewis Carroll’s 1865 fairy tale about a girl who stumbles into Wonderland is a core memory, all those beloved characters are there, with a splendidly cogent (and at times delightfully grotesque) libretto.—
Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
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The gore may have felt too grotesque to shoot in live action using makeup and prosthetics, and potentially unbearable for some audiences to watch.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
6 June 2025
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Throughout Étoile, Cheyenne is alternately repulsive and mesmerizing, her savage attitude starkly contrasted by the polish of her performances.—
Jasmine Vojdani,
Vulture,
13 May 2025
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And as this process puts more space between those galaxies, the repulsive force only strengthens, speeding up the expansion of the universe.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
30 May 2025
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Here, the hero encounters a monstrous Genma striking down a woman and he is thrust into battle in classic Onimusha fashion.—
Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
11 June 2025
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Ogden had a monstrous day at the plate, as the Homestead native went 3 for 5 with three RBI, including a momentum-shifting three-run homer in the fourth.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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There are no save-the-cat redemptions for a man who became famous for torturing, murdering and performing hideous experiments on countless Jews as part of a team of doctors overseeing medical services at Auschwitz-Birkenau.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
20 May 2025
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But Eleanor has backed herself into an awful corner, and in some ways, so too has Johansson’s film, which is stuck trying to impart sage wisdom through the lens of a truly hideous (if well-meaning) lie.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
20 May 2025
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New York continues to lead the majors in multiple offensive categories.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2025
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But Chism is certainly taking the correct approach at learning Josh McDaniels’ historically difficult offensive playbook.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
13 June 2025
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Readers got to climb into the doctor’s shoes—an experience that could be uncomfortable, at times repugnant, but undeniably eye-opening.—
Danielle Ofri,
New Yorker,
7 June 2025
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Nonetheless, some traditionalists did view the idea of evolution as repugnant, perhaps even dangerous.—
Dan Falk,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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There are some cool moments here, but the overall effect is unpleasant.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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People did not bathe much in those days and by spreading herbs that released pleasant aromas when walked upon, unpleasant odors could be disguised.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
12 June 2025
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Looking up at the sky and seeing the moon turn red can be a frightful but also intriguing sight.—
Monica Cull,
Discover Magazine,
4 Mar. 2025
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After a serious heart issue – a 100% blockage in the widowmaker artery – and a frightful ambulance ride, Rogers started to take stock of his life.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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“Ogreish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ogreish. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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