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as in unusual
very different in a way that shocks or surprises people
The outrageous outfit he wore to the party attracted everyone's attention. The talk show host is known for her outrageous opinions.
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as in terrible
standing out because of being very bad or wrong
The student was suspended for his outrageous behavior.
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Recent Examples of outrageous
Even if what the teacher says is outrageous, immoral or unkind, the state wouldn’t be allowed to discipline the teacher on those grounds alone, Carpenter said.
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Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2025
The enhanced subsidies simply hide this glaring problem—at outrageous cost to taxpayers.
—Sally Pipes, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The 28-year-old possesses all the hallmarks of a flair player — the jinking dribbles, the moments of outrageous skill — and pairs them with a relentless work ethic off the ball.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Allegations to the contrary are false, and the threats against our founder and chair are outrageous.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 14 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for outrageous
Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2025
The enhanced subsidies simply hide this glaring problem—at outrageous cost to taxpayers.
—Sally Pipes, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The 28-year-old possesses all the hallmarks of a flair player — the jinking dribbles, the moments of outrageous skill — and pairs them with a relentless work ethic off the ball.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Allegations to the contrary are false, and the threats against our founder and chair are outrageous.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 14 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outrageous
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This is an unusual feature for a screen that’s designed for color-critical design tasks.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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When Macron was here, Mick Jagger was there with his girlfriend, which is quite unusual.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Yes, there are so much terrible stuff online.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Sep. 2025
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But that obviously terrible call compromised the integrity of that game last night, and that's something the sport should be looking to avoid.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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Herbert is playing outstanding football, and while their running game has been very pedestrian, their air attack is looking good.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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The 6-foot-3 left-hander has been outstanding, completing 71 of 106 passes for 772 yards and six touchdowns with one interception.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Sep. 2025
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The premiere also came with the shocking announcement of a double elimination next week.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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The speed at which Kirk’s death became content was almost as shocking as the assassination itself.—
Marly Berlin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Sep. 2025
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Amid violently bizarre practices and visually upsetting situations, Cam finally sees a bigger picture.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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After all, the saga involves asset seizures, the arrest and imprisonment of Citgo executives in Venezuela, prisoner exchanges, and multiple auction rounds in a bizarre, winding legal process.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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This administration is responsible for the most blatant attacks on the free press in American history.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
18 Sep. 2025
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Guardiola turned to his bench and shook his head after what was surely the most blatant foul of the season.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Above all, the film is simply very funny.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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Funerals are not funny and responsible broadcasters always separate murder from mirth.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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Tom’s appointees on the task force include Lizzie (Alison Oliver), a state police officer who’s regularly tormented by her fellow cops, and Aleah (Thuso Mbedu), who wins over a suspect in interrogation by sharing awful details of her past.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
17 Sep. 2025
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His college tape from Iowa showed a kid with excellent movement skills, perfect for the Niners’ offense, but with awful footwork in pass protection.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Outrageous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outrageous. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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