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as in prominent
likely to attract attention
the bodacious decor of the boutique hotel is intended to appeal to the young and the hip
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as in sheer
Southern & Midland
having no exceptions or restrictions
had the bodacious gall to tell me that he'd return my lawn mower when he felt like it
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Recent Examples of bodacious
Speaking of the Super Bowl, no one envisioned Kelce choosing a ring as bodacious and gawdy as his Super Bowl rings.
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Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2024
Rather, the collective likes to err on keeping it comfortable and casual, not necessarily experimenting with bodacious streetwear.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 18 Apr. 2024
There’s no need to lug in a 6-foot specimen tree to add bodacious botanicals into your home, because even the smallest planters can make a big impact when intentionally pairing striking foliage with a unique vessel.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 5 Mar. 2024
New gravel might seem like a minor feature in a garden bursting with more than 3,000 luscious, bodacious roses of 139 varieties.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2024
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Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2024
Rather, the collective likes to err on keeping it comfortable and casual, not necessarily experimenting with bodacious streetwear.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 18 Apr. 2024
There’s no need to lug in a 6-foot specimen tree to add bodacious botanicals into your home, because even the smallest planters can make a big impact when intentionally pairing striking foliage with a unique vessel.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 5 Mar. 2024
New gravel might seem like a minor feature in a garden bursting with more than 3,000 luscious, bodacious roses of 139 varieties.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bodacious
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In office, Voinovich corresponded frequently with the state’s most prominent bishops, in Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati.Alec MacGillis, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
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The retailers released their guidance ahead of the annual ICR conference in Orlando when some of the most prominent U.S. retailers are expected to announce early holiday results and meet with investors and analysts about their performance.Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2025
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The sheer scale of the Los Angeles fires and the prominence of the location have delivered an unprecedented amount of eyeballs to the young platform.Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 10 Jan. 2025
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But the sheer scale of what melodic techno DJ, producer, visual artist and visionary Anyma has created at Sphere Las Vegas is something to be experienced first hand.Danny Klein, SPIN, 10 Jan. 2025
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But the parties happening before and after the awards show set the scene for even sexier fashions to take flight.Michelle Lee, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Forget boring party platter fodder and say hello to the new, improved melon: its more sustainable and much sexier.Rai Mincey, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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And perhaps the most noticeable change: BMW eliminated the traditional gauge cluster in the dash in favor of a customizable digital version projected onto the windshield.Abigail Bassett, The Verge, 7 Jan. 2025
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Erivo has long been synonymous with her nails—but her manicures were especially noticeable while promoting Wicked.Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 5 Jan. 2025
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Instead, the judge said an unconditional discharge—meaning Trump would be immediately released following sentencing, though his conviction would remain on record—may be the best option.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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While perfection may seem like the ideal compliment, unconditional acceptance is worth far more.Mark Travers, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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Today, Florentine gilded wood is still desirable, particularly among designers.Heather Bien, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2025
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This was once a highly desirable area, where rich sea merchants bought mansions on Judges Drive.Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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That would add another dramatic twist to a story that is full of surprises.John Brandon, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Yet on Friday, Nicolás Maduro, the Venezuelan president who has overseen his country’s dramatic decline — including runaway inflation, blackouts, hunger, mass migration and the unraveling of the nation’s democracy — was sworn in for a third term in office.Julie Turkewitz, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Regardless, seeing this skeleton crew fully come together and rely on each other after their ups and downs is an utter delight.Ian Stokes, Space.com, 2 Jan. 2025
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After utter demolitions of Tennessee and Oregon, Ohio State opened as a clear favorite against Texas for the semifinal.Dan Santaromita, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
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“Bodacious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bodacious. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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