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Recent Examples of shambolic
Over seven seasons on NBC, Columbo put a charming, shambolic gloss on the crime show.
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Seyward Darby, Longreads, 29 Aug. 2024
There were reports last month that INEOS was looking to sell Nice with French football in crisis after a shambolic saga to sell the domestic TV rights to Ligue 1.
—Tom Burrows, The Athletic, 27 July 2024
Expats is a bit of a mess, a shambolic drag that cosplays Wong Kar-Wai melancholia while performing perfunctory class criticism, but the Prime Video series does have two things going for it.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 26 Oct. 2024
In an election all polls show as a toss-up, a shambolic field operation could well mean the difference between victory and defeat.
—Jake Lahut, WIRED, 1 Nov. 2024
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Seyward Darby, Longreads, 29 Aug. 2024
There were reports last month that INEOS was looking to sell Nice with French football in crisis after a shambolic saga to sell the domestic TV rights to Ligue 1.
—Tom Burrows, The Athletic, 27 July 2024
Expats is a bit of a mess, a shambolic drag that cosplays Wong Kar-Wai melancholia while performing perfunctory class criticism, but the Prime Video series does have two things going for it.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 26 Oct. 2024
In an election all polls show as a toss-up, a shambolic field operation could well mean the difference between victory and defeat.
—Jake Lahut, WIRED, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shambolic
Adjective
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Spaces brimming with personality that feels intentional and curated, as opposed to chaotic.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Jan. 2025
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The playful jab sets a humorous tone for what’s sure to be a chaotic day of competition and drama.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
27 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Signs of a disorderly transition are already evident.—
London Business School,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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On the stage were more than 20 people, politicians and community leaders, creating the impression of a disorderly group of publicity seekers, two of whom were laughing with each other, another chewing gum.—
Rick Pozniak,
Boston Herald,
7 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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In the past, Jamil has openly discussed her own journey recovering from anorexia and disordered eating.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
27 Dec. 2024
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Thus did the conservative loose cannonballs come eventually to dominate the GOP—and define our disordered political era.—
Daniel Schlozman & Sam Rosenfeld / Made by History,
TIME,
10 June 2024
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“Shambolic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shambolic. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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