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as in filthy
not clean
after playing outside, the kids came in grungy and in need of a good bath
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as in dilapidated
showing signs of advanced wear and tear and neglect
even though this grungy sweatshirt is falling apart, it's still my favorite
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Recent Examples of grungy
From the minimalist aesthetic that defined much of the era to the roster of iconic supermodels who were part of the grungy club scene, the ’90s continue to provide an endless source of inspiration for fashion lovers.
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Laura Jackson, Vogue, 13 Sep. 2024
The 1990s, meanwhile, is when Ryder emerged as a style icon off the screen—thanks to her impossibly-cool grungy wardrobe of leather jackets, jeans, and slip dresses.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2024
Toto’s high-gloss only-in-L.A. aesthetic didn’t age well into the ’90s and early 2000s, when rock went grungy then garage-y; even in Toto’s heyday, critics dismissed the band as hot-dogging technicians.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2024
Back then, the small enclave was still grungy, with a downtown full of cheap breakfast joints and bars that only took cash.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 28 July 2024
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Laura Jackson, Vogue, 13 Sep. 2024
The 1990s, meanwhile, is when Ryder emerged as a style icon off the screen—thanks to her impossibly-cool grungy wardrobe of leather jackets, jeans, and slip dresses.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2024
Toto’s high-gloss only-in-L.A. aesthetic didn’t age well into the ’90s and early 2000s, when rock went grungy then garage-y; even in Toto’s heyday, critics dismissed the band as hot-dogging technicians.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2024
Back then, the small enclave was still grungy, with a downtown full of cheap breakfast joints and bars that only took cash.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 28 July 2024
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Keepin’ Tabs Hey speaking of Google, the company also announced some good news for all of us filthy browser tab hoarders.Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 14 Sep. 2024
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At the same time, this is a movie about a woman who begins craving raw meat, grows a few extra nipples, and wakes up every morning filthy from running around in the dirt all night.Joe Reid, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2024
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But the main facility’s current dilapidated state is not a safe and rehabilitative environment for any of the more than 1,300 people locked up.Editorial Board, Washington Post, 21 June 2024
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In 1853, Ann Pamela Cunningham, a well-to-do woman from South Carolina who was shocked by accounts of the dilapidated state of the home, founded the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union to save it, according to the website.Michael E. Ruane The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 20 Oct. 2024
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In the heart of Ethiopia, the arrival of a sprawling industrial park finds a dusty farming town at the new frontier of globalization.Matthew Carey, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
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Gold, cream, and dusty rose accents complete the room’s retro look.Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
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Soft landing optimism has led the 2024 stock rally to broaden as of late into more neglected areas of the market such as small-caps.Krystal Hur, CNN, 9 Oct. 2024
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Meanwhile, a team aiming to restore a neglected and earthquake-damaged archaeological site in Turkey came across a tiny 3,500-year-old cuneiform tablet.Ashley Strickland, CNN, 17 Aug. 2024
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In its time open, fueled by fans of its blackened mahi and buttery lobster rolls, owner Mike Smith has expanded his footprint, moving into a larger stall in the popular food hall — which has allowed for a menu expansion, as well.Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2022
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There are no glamorous furnishings — just a French window, its blackened panes suggesting the dark of night.Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2022
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Carbon emissions would increase because there is a dearth of renewables and the world would have to burn dirtier fossil fuels from non-Western entities.Dan Ikenson, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Yes, but: Charlie Bailey, a former Fulton County gang prosecutor who ran for lieutenant governor as a Democrat in 2022, told Axios that the RICO law was created to catch leaders of criminal organizations who weren't doing the dirty work.Kristal Dixon, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
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In front of them, there’s a massive number 40 carved deep into a field, creating a dirty, muddy obstacle course.Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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Being elevated adds a layer of comfort and peace of mind – no worrying about uneven terrain, muddy ground or things creeping in during the night.Fergus Scholes, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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The black line on the map above indicates the approximate fire perimeter.Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Unlike distinctly red ladybugs, these beetles are more orange or black.Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Grungy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grungy. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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