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as in anomaly
a person, thing, or event that is far from normal
any monstrosities born to the farm animals were sent to the agricultural college for study
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as in monster
a strange or horrible and often frightening creature
filled the haunted house with all sorts of spooks and mechanical monstrosities
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as in horror
the quality of inspiring intense dread or dismay
the monstrosity of the famine can scarcely be conveyed to those who have not witnessed it in person
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as in badness
the state or quality of being utterly evil
the monstrosity of the terrorists' actions shocked the entire civilized world
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Recent Examples of monstrosity
Madeline and Petrov move in next door, determined to rip down Evan Shook’s mansion monstrosity and build a tiny house.
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Erin Qualey, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2024
Local Democrats have the opportunity to do the people of Carroll County a great service by standing against the MPRP monstrosity and pressuring the governor to kill the project.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 22 Nov. 2024
However, in a delicious example of hubris and obstinance, the 15-year-old $1 billion monstrosity was constructed without regard to the players, who not only play on artificial turf but also have to deal with visibility issues when the Cowboys play afternoon home games.
—Marcus Hayes, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2024
His transformation is both physical and psychological, a deterioration that blurs humanity and monstrosity, pushing boundaries of on-screen horror with a level of realism enhanced by Chris Walas’ groundbreaking practical effects, which garnered an Academy Award for Best Makeup.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
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Erin Qualey, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2024
Local Democrats have the opportunity to do the people of Carroll County a great service by standing against the MPRP monstrosity and pressuring the governor to kill the project.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 22 Nov. 2024
However, in a delicious example of hubris and obstinance, the 15-year-old $1 billion monstrosity was constructed without regard to the players, who not only play on artificial turf but also have to deal with visibility issues when the Cowboys play afternoon home games.
—Marcus Hayes, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2024
His transformation is both physical and psychological, a deterioration that blurs humanity and monstrosity, pushing boundaries of on-screen horror with a level of realism enhanced by Chris Walas’ groundbreaking practical effects, which garnered an Academy Award for Best Makeup.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monstrosity
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Last year was an anomaly with three four-star quarterbacks in MBA's Marcel Reed, Ravenwood's Chris Parson and Pope John Paul II's Kenny Minchey.Tom Kreager, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Such immigration without right, far from being an anomaly, is part of the human story and America’s DNA.Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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The Giannis Antetokounmpo show was in full effect, as the Greek Freak put up a monster performance with 32 points and 14 rebounds.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Players play through 10 quests battling monsters, discovering treasure and avoiding traps in the cassic style of game play.Rob Wieland, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Tottenham, meanwhile, ended up going for Ange Postecoglou after being rejected by Slot and are still in the same old mess.Oli Gamp, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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It's been a mess of a season for both teams, with Mac Jones now starting at quarterback for Jacksonville and Las Vegas going with either Desmond Ridder or Aidan O'Connell.Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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The horror sequel centers on pop star and drug addict Skye Riley (Naomi Scott), who's anxious about a comeback tour and visits her dealer for pills.Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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And its treatment of the Mormon faith is surprisingly nuanced for the horror genre.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
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Although there are no confirmed person-to-person infections so far, Susanne recently reported on research that indicates the strain currently affecting dairy cows is one mutation away from becoming easily transmitted between humans.Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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Bridge RNAs Represent the Next Generation of Gene Editing While CRISPR promises to revolutionize the treatment of rare diseases caused by mutations in a single gene, experts are already pioneering gene editing’s next frontier.Juergen Eckhardt, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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White specks on the horizon grew to surround us with grotesques of ice.Blair Braverman, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Watergate grotesques form a small portion of the weird and sometimes wacky, but always carefully curated, world of Ellison.Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2024
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In this calm before the chaos, consider tossing out items in gathering areas that don’t belong, embarking on a quick decluttering session, and tackling that shelf that’s become an eyesore.Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
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Our Place Wonder Oven $195 $175 Amazon Sometimes kitchen appliances can be an eyesore, but that’s not the case with Our Place’s toaster oven.Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024
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Anyone capable of the atrocities that Vick was responsible for is beyond redemption.Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
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For years, as reports of atrocities filtered out, Bashar al-Assad remained in power, propped up by Russian and Iranian allies.Jon Lee Anderson, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Monstrosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monstrosity. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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