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as in nonsense
language, behavior, or ideas that are absurd and contrary to good sense
some economists have characterized the proposal as economic hoodoo that should be hooted down
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Recent Examples of hoodoo
South Africa overcame their Australia hoodoo, having beaten them just for the second time from 11 T20I matches.
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Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Rocky Mountaineer Rocky Mountaineer offers luxury train journeys through some of North America’s most spectacular scenery, from the mountain passes and plunging canyons of Canada to the far-reaching deserts and hoodoos of the US.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
Amid the otherworldly hoodoos, and at 8,000 feet, Sunset Point shows off dramatic views of Bryce Canyon’s main amphitheater.
—Brittany Anas, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024
In addition to the iconic topography—hoodoos and canyons in the Southwest, massive trees in California, and geysers that shoot water up hundreds of feet—I’ve also been awed by the green-black waters of Congaree; the magnificence of Denali, North America’s highest peak; and fall foliage in Acadia.
—Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 15 Aug. 2024
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Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Rocky Mountaineer Rocky Mountaineer offers luxury train journeys through some of North America’s most spectacular scenery, from the mountain passes and plunging canyons of Canada to the far-reaching deserts and hoodoos of the US.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
Amid the otherworldly hoodoos, and at 8,000 feet, Sunset Point shows off dramatic views of Bryce Canyon’s main amphitheater.
—Brittany Anas, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024
In addition to the iconic topography—hoodoos and canyons in the Southwest, massive trees in California, and geysers that shoot water up hundreds of feet—I’ve also been awed by the green-black waters of Congaree; the magnificence of Denali, North America’s highest peak; and fall foliage in Acadia.
—Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 15 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoodoo
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The art world, like the artwork itself, exists in a delicate balance of elitism and absurdity, meaning and nonsense.Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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The basic idea here is that Vince Vaughn is doing his mid-aughts-dirtbag Vince Vaughn thing but on Christmas — a premise that’s laid on a foundation of plausible-sounding nonsense.Katie Rife, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
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Stubborn independence is, however, a blessing and a curse.Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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However, this long history can be both a blessing and a curse.Mike Whitmire, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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The best choices for you and the planet Another important omega-3, alpha-linolenic acid or ALA, is found in nuts and seeds such as walnuts, flaxseeds and chia seeds — with ground flaxseeds and flaxseed oil providing the highest amounts, according to Harvard Medical School’s website.Sandee LaMotte, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Try sprinkling ground flaxseed or chia seeds on granola and yogurt, and snack on small quantities of nuts during the day.Sandee LaMotte, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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These trivia quizzes challenge your knowledge of the magical world of spells, creatures, and artifacts.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Intel used every trick in its spell book but even that wasn't enough.Caroline Reid, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Not to be the bearers of bad news, but your garbage disposal isn’t as good at disposing of garbage as the name implies.Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
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There are two piles of garbage close to the Stage Star Deli at 105 West 55th Street, where the CCTV camera was recording.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Knocking on wood: This age-old superstition is believed to prevent bad luck or jinxes.Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 13 Sep. 2024
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In the interview area afterwards, amid the high jinx, there was sincerity; glimpses of football’s soul.Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, The Athletic, 15 Apr. 2024
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This year's recipients of the lifetime achievement award for artistic accomplishment are director Francis Ford Coppola, the Grateful Dead, jazz trumpeter Arturo Sandoval and singer-songwriter Bonnie Raitt.ASHRAF KHALIL THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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The packed house Sunday night danced in the aisles to the bouncy beat after a night of honoring the Dead and other recipients of the lifetime achievement award for artistic accomplishment: director Francis Ford Coppola, jazz trumpeter Arturo Sandoval and singer-songwriter Bonnie Raitt.CBS News, CBS News, 9 Dec. 2024
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Everything's hot and muggy, and there's voodoo and magic and booze and music permeating the air.Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Sadly, few major countries have performed worse than the United States, whose president has routinely flouted such elementary imperatives as wearing masks, respecting science, trusting the public health leadership, and not promoting voodoo cures.Larry Diamond, Foreign Affairs, 13 June 2020
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“Hoodoo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoodoo. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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