as in beauty
something very good of its kind
that last race was a real corker!
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Recent Examples of corker
Styled by Max Ortega September 3, 2024 HIGH AND MIGHTY
Understatement has its merits, but so too does a bolt of pure whimsy—just ask model Abby Champion (near right) and her corker of a Stefan Cooke hat; stefancooke.co.uk.
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Sean Thomas, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2024
Understatement has its merits, but so too does a bolt of pure whimsy—just ask model Abby Champion (near right) and her corker of a Stefan Cooke hat; stefancooke.co.uk.
—Sean Thomas, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2024
The climactic shoot-out, which goes on for 25 incredible minutes, is an absolute corker.
—and Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 21 June 2024
The brainy story pits 007 against two of his most fearsome adversaries: Robert Shaw's stocky hitman Red Grant, whose Orient Express showdown is a slow-burn corker, and Bertolt Brecht veteran Lotte Lenya (of ''Mack the Knife'' fame) as unforgettable shoe-dagger-wielding Rosa Klebb.
—Chris Nashawaty, EW.com, 29 May 2024
The traffic corkers said a man later identified as Smith politely approached the traffic corkers and asked several questions while walking past, before returning in a hot and inexplicable rage 20 minutes later.
—oregonlive, 19 Apr. 2023
Movie four is a corker.
—Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 8 Nov. 2022
Granted, a very wordy 78-minute album offers plenty of opportune time to explore lust gone right and love gone wrong, and there are some corkers in that regard.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Mar. 2023
Sotheby’s has picked a corker of a collection to lead its Hong Kong wine auctions this spring.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2023
Sean Thomas, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2024
Understatement has its merits, but so too does a bolt of pure whimsy—just ask model Abby Champion (near right) and her corker of a Stefan Cooke hat; stefancooke.co.uk.
—Sean Thomas, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2024
The climactic shoot-out, which goes on for 25 incredible minutes, is an absolute corker.
—and Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 21 June 2024
The brainy story pits 007 against two of his most fearsome adversaries: Robert Shaw's stocky hitman Red Grant, whose Orient Express showdown is a slow-burn corker, and Bertolt Brecht veteran Lotte Lenya (of ''Mack the Knife'' fame) as unforgettable shoe-dagger-wielding Rosa Klebb.
—Chris Nashawaty, EW.com, 29 May 2024
The traffic corkers said a man later identified as Smith politely approached the traffic corkers and asked several questions while walking past, before returning in a hot and inexplicable rage 20 minutes later.
—oregonlive, 19 Apr. 2023
Movie four is a corker.
—Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 8 Nov. 2022
Granted, a very wordy 78-minute album offers plenty of opportune time to explore lust gone right and love gone wrong, and there are some corkers in that regard.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Mar. 2023
Sotheby’s has picked a corker of a collection to lead its Hong Kong wine auctions this spring.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for corker
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Following the holiday season, the beauty and flaws of relationships and connections are magnified, encouraging everyone to reflect.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Understanding Platonic Love The interaction between Izzy and her roommate highlights the beauty of platonic love—a deep, non-romantic affection between individuals.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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On Monday night, the writers presented me with a real humdinger of a stupid thing to make famous people do: putting something in their mouths that was either sweet, savory, or a piece of paper.Bethy Squires, Vulture, 13 Sep. 2024
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This augurs to be a humdinger of an election, as only a small number of undecided voters in a small number of battleground states really count for an Electoral College victory.Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2024
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After an overtime Super Bowl win, a star tight end kissed his girlfriend, the world's most successful pop star, as confetti flew—the stuff dreams are made of.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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For years, he’s been trading their good, young players and draft picks for a dream.Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
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Kitsch makes some of our favorites, and this gold beaut is a 2023 Best of Beauty winner.Annie Blackman, Allure, 17 Sep. 2024
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All hues look fabulous in photos and the long-wearing, crease-proof claims are true, too—these beauts simply do not budge.Deanna Pai and Sarah Han, Allure, 3 Sep. 2024
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Julia Roberts is the divine ripsnorter of weeping.New York Times, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2022
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Will relish manager Brendan Rodgers style of play, and could have another ripsnorter of a campaign.SI.com, SI.com, 6 July 2019
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In its heyday, Boley was a marvel of the Plains, a town built by and for Black people that attracted visitors and media attention from across the country.Caleb Gayle, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2024
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Frankenstein is uncannily relevant in a world grappling with AI, from the marvel of its creation to the fear of its domination.Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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And their first meeting this fall indicates Round 2 should be a doozy. Oregon and Ohio State played one of the most entertaining games of the 2024 regular season on Oct. 12, when the Ducks rallied late in the fourth quarter to top the Buckeyes 32-31 at Autzen Stadium.David Ubben, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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Yesterday's loss was a doozy, a five-steps-back type of loss that casts doubt on the players, the coaching, the front office and the organization at large.Nick Suss, The Tennessean, 9 Dec. 2024
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Fritz kicked his first serve into Evans’s single-handed backhand to devastating effect, rather than just hitting his usual flat rippers.James Hansen, The Athletic, 1 Aug. 2024
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Additional tools include a back box ripper for cutting tape and packaging materials and a cord cutter for light tasks.New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2024
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“Corker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corker. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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