as in awesome
of the very best kind
dude, there are some really dope rhymes on that rap album
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as in scoop
information not generally available to the public
the stool pigeon gave us the dope on the deal taking place that night at the warehouse
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as in idiot
a stupid person
that dope thought he could swim across the Colorado River at night
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Recent Examples of dope
EW.com, 14 Jan. 2024
Not too many Black people have even been nominated — let alone won — so being considered is already dope.
—Kenan Draughorne, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2024
Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 26 Nov. 2024
When Helen shows up with a fiancé who happens to be a plastic surgeon (Christopher Sieber, one of our finest onstage dopes), Madeline inevitably grabs him too.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
Those writers are dope, and that was not my intention at all.
—EW.com, 14 Jan. 2024
Not too many Black people have even been nominated — let alone won — so being considered is already dope.
—Kenan Draughorne, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2024
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The chicken Hei Hei remains an panicky, adorable dope of a bird indeed, treated like a demigod by the coconut tribe.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 26 Nov. 2024
When Helen shows up with a fiancé who happens to be a plastic surgeon (Christopher Sieber, one of our finest onstage dopes), Madeline inevitably grabs him too.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2024
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Shuttles will transport you to other nearby attractions like Top of the Rock Ozarks Heritage Preserve which, in addition to being a popular golf course, has an awesome cave and nature walk that little and big kids will love.Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
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Human individual rights and protecting them are awesome, too.Makena Kelly, WIRED, 13 Dec. 2024
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Sánchez paired the sleeveless, scoop neckline dress with black boots.Angel Saunders, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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There’s never a dull moment at Downton Abbey, but since Christmas is an especially eventful time for the Crawley family, this feels like the perfect occasion to share a gift — the gift of scoop.Andy Swift, TVLine, 24 Dec. 2024
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But for a side whose previous two Premier League experiences were pretty miserable relegation seasons, anything around mid-table would be an excellent achievement.Michael Cox, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
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Timothée Chalamet does excellent work striking Dylan’s balance of unworldliness and humanity.Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 25 Dec. 2024
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Part your hair with the bottle tip and apply the product directly to your scalp.Sarah Hoffmann, Allure, 22 Dec. 2024
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Personal trainers have shared their top tips to help maintain movement during the busiest time of the year.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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However, most of my other individual predictions weren’t great.Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2024
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This season of sweet treats is a great time to make a fast snack that’s delicious and full of nutrients like protein, potassium, magnesium and iron.Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
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The rumors began swirling on TikTok when Baldoni was noticeably absent from joint press event; there are no group photos of the co-stars at the New York premiere of the film; and Lively, author Colleen Hoover and co-star Jenny Slate follow the director on Instagram, despite him following them.Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Dec. 2024
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When her roommate Elizabeth disappears on Sade’s first night, rumors begin to fester—until the popular girls, known as the Unholy Trinity, take Sade under their wing.Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024
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An underrated gem — not enough people have seen this top-tier season — Squirrels Trip has some fabulous vocals, very funny lyrics, a heavy dose of stupid, and an engaging story.Barry Levitt, Vulture, 19 Apr. 2024
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The stupid!Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 2 July 2021
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The residents of this wonderful city hold a special place in my heart.Melissa Noel, Essence, 16 Dec. 2024
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Watch The Small One on Disney+ Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas This short holiday special catches up with the Ice Age characters at the most wonderful time of the year … well, in theory.Sydni Ellis, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Dope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dope. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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