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as in bastard
a person whose behavior is offensive to others
a real sleaze who is constantly mooching off friends, and friends of friends
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as in cheese
that which is of low quality or worth
the TV networks wouldn't be airing such sleaze if the public wasn't watching it
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Recent Examples of sleaze
These songs evince the mix of pop virtuosity and indie sleaze that would eventually make Larsson a cult artist, part of the lineage of straight white girls who are embraced as guardian angels for the gay club scene.
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Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
The lyrics are mostly nonsensical club chatter, but when Scott delivers them with Kesha-worthy sleaze, the attitude is stiletto-sharp.
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Lydia Wei,
Pitchfork,
20 Feb. 2026
At edgy labels like Alexander McQueen, Vaquera, Ann Demeulemeester, and Enfants Riches Déprimés, the military jacket—an early aughts indie sleaze staple—is back by way of details like metallic buttons, shoulder epaulettes, and extra pockets.
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Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
4 Feb. 2026
Long sidelined in favor of near-nostalgia moments like Y2K bling and 2010s indie sleaze, the decade is primed for a return, reimagined through a more modern and practical lens.
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Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
21 Jan. 2026
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Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
The lyrics are mostly nonsensical club chatter, but when Scott delivers them with Kesha-worthy sleaze, the attitude is stiletto-sharp.
—
Lydia Wei,
Pitchfork,
20 Feb. 2026
At edgy labels like Alexander McQueen, Vaquera, Ann Demeulemeester, and Enfants Riches Déprimés, the military jacket—an early aughts indie sleaze staple—is back by way of details like metallic buttons, shoulder epaulettes, and extra pockets.
—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
4 Feb. 2026
Long sidelined in favor of near-nostalgia moments like Y2K bling and 2010s indie sleaze, the decade is primed for a return, reimagined through a more modern and practical lens.
—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sleaze
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Nora Ephron for depressed perverts.
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You are being spied on by a pervert.
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For instance, there are glazed pork belly chunks served on crispy tostones, tuna tataki with a jerk-spice rub, and a bright, citrusy conch salad.
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Learn how to cook lionfish ceviche, jerk chicken, and more with a group of like-minded people from all over the world, concluding with an alfresco feast—a true one-of-a-kind connection between strangers.
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Popular orders include the wild flounder meunière, steak tartare, fig and arugula salad, and duck confit, while the cheese and charcuterie menu pairs ideally wine.
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Add about a tablespoon of cheese to the oil and vinegar, smushing it in with a fork, to add creaminess and body to the dressing.
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In my experience, mid-market companies operate with leaner teams and cannot absorb the sunk costs of a multi-month implementation with room for scope creep, reworks and failures.
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In some environments, workflows designed for speed begin slowing down again as manual review creeps back into the process.
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The group demonstrated near the Washington Monument and was met by a few counter protestors, one of which played clown music throughout the majority of the demonstration.
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But many did not, as the 1981 episodes tell the grim tale of a young girl named Sylvia (Barash), who is raped by a stranger wearing a horrifying clown mask.
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Gonzales ran with a platform decisively to the left, supporting Medicare-for-all, raising the minimum wage and cracking down on junk fees.
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Tire pressure sensors are vital to a vehicle’s health, especially when driving on pothole and junk-laden Atlanta streets.
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Democrats want this slimeball as their 2028 presidential nominee.
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After spending a decade and a half in the brains of a meth kingpin and a slimeball attorney, Gilligan wanted his next protagonist to be a force for good.
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This cot-style find is made of breathable mesh fabric to keep your dog cool, and the steel frame features skid-resistant feet.
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Their dog was found alive, which gave the younger Eliezer Alfonzo hope.
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“Sleaze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sleaze. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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