meretriciousness

noun

Definition of meretriciousnessnext
as in vulgarity

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meretriciousness
  1. vulgarity
  2. opulence
  3. magnificence
  4. ornamentation
  5. extravagance
  6. decoration
  7. luxuriance
  8. embellishment
Noun
  • Whatever happened to elegant, elevated and epic language in lieu of vulgarities that flourish in the sewers and gutters of morality?
    Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 3 Nov. 2024
  • Policy proposals aside, there's been name-calling, vulgarity, and plain old meanness.
    Jon LaPook, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of vulgarity
Noun
  • The palette highlights the opulence and luxury that is traditionally linked to the regal color.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Visiting Champagne offers more than just a taste of opulence.
    Tim Lai, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of opulence
Noun
  • Joe Espada aced his first managerial test The Astros did not start 7-19 because of Espada, nor is their turnaround in June a byproduct of some managerial magnificence.
    Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 15 July 2024
  • So, there’s a magnificence in that, and there’s a magnificence in the Sistine Chapel.
    Damon Wise, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2024
Definition of magnificence
Noun
  • And just as the Breuer Building is largely free from ornamentation, the faces of both the B/1 and the B/1M are void of numbers or symbols.
    Oscar Holland, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Spending days perfecting each instrument’s entry, his approach to ornamentation is uniquely vocal.
    Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of ornamentation
Noun
  • Visitors were known to poke fun at the extravagance on display in his estate.
    Liz McNeil, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
  • The extravagance is evident before entering the gaming area, where visitors are greeted by a multimillion-dollar digital sculpture, one of only two in the United States, Amos said.
    Samantha Moilanen, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of extravagance
Noun
  • What to expect: This temporary festive train features lights, decorations and plenty of photo ops.
    Moyo Adeolu, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Unique handmade gifts, festive decorations and creative DIY projects.
    Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of decoration
Noun
  • But then, what is art if not an attempt to tidy up the real world’s teeming luxuriance?
    Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 5 Dec. 2023
  • But the Elysian Bar did them one better, augmenting the oysters’ natural luxuriance with thin slices of kumquat and a measured gush of chile-spiked citrus.
    Ian McNulty, NOLA.com, 22 Dec. 2020
Definition of luxuriance
Noun
  • In June, Sarr wore a Versace suit with sparkling buttons with gem embellishments at the 78th NBA Draft at the Barclays Center in New York City and was named the luxury brand’s ambassador last month.
    Luisa Zargani, WWD, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The shoes, which include rhinestone embellishments, retail at $75 on the footwear company's website.
    Gil Macias, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of embellishment
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