as in blatant
very noticeable especially for being incorrect or bad
the student's theme was marred by a number of egregious errors in spelling
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Recent Examples of egregious
Coco Gauff also said goodbye to Brad Gilbert and despite an initial upsurge in form immediately afterwards, the technical deficiencies on serve continue to be egregious.
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Tim Ellis, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
So far, courts seem to have been able to shut down the most egregious efforts—hand-counting every single ballot, for instance, would have been a terrible embrace of human error.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 4 Nov. 2024
Do’s misdeeds were so egregious that Gerda did the impossible in Orange County: unite Democrats and Republicans.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
At Meta, a source familiar with what happened said, only the most egregious offenders were let go.
—Emily Peck, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
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Tim Ellis, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
So far, courts seem to have been able to shut down the most egregious efforts—hand-counting every single ballot, for instance, would have been a terrible embrace of human error.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 4 Nov. 2024
Do’s misdeeds were so egregious that Gerda did the impossible in Orange County: unite Democrats and Republicans.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
At Meta, a source familiar with what happened said, only the most egregious offenders were let go.
—Emily Peck, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for egregious
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It was shown to a broader audience through theater showings and blatant marketing, such as Times Square, New York, and Los Angeles billboards.Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
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As the Cure’s front man and primary songwriter, Smith’s never been shy about drawing blatant lyrical inspiration from his favorite books and poems.Chris Stanton, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
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Here’s How to Shop for the Right Strap-On By Malia Griggs Of these triggers, the most obvious is probably lactose, a sugar found in milk and other dairy products that doesn’t sit well with certain people, like those who are lactose-intolerant.Caroline Tien, SELF, 22 Nov. 2024
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That's a substantial change that may not be immediately obvious.Matthew Self, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Perhaps most glaring Sunday, however, was the rash of mistakes that prevented Washington from beating a Cowboys team missing many of its best players.C.J. Doon, Baltimore Sun, 26 Nov. 2024
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That’s the total debt owed by the U.S. federal government, by far an all-time high, posing one of the most glaring issues for the next Treasury boss to address.Derek Saul, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Egregious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/egregious. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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