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Recent Examples of simpering
Tom Zoellner, SPIN, 29 May 2024
The Crown has become too simpering, and has suffered for that reverence.
—Louis Staples, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2023
Adjective
Whether this is also the outcome for Hozier’s simpering reprobate is up for the listener to decide.
—Tom Zoellner, SPIN, 29 May 2024
The Crown has become too simpering, and has suffered for that reverence.
—Louis Staples, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for simpering
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With their next 22 games against postseason contenders, there was no mincing words about the importance of the next few series.Katie Woo, The Athletic, 19 Aug. 2024
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The rental agent listened to my concerns and matched me with the Harley Heritage Softail, a thinking man’s bagger with leather panniers, weighing in at a mincing and elegant 700 pounds.New York Times, New York Times, 27 Oct. 2021
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Luckily his audience spent much of the time laughing along with him.John Hopewell, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
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In one stark example, a Facebook post by UnitedHealth Group expressing sadness about UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s death received 62,000 reactions – 57,000 of them laughing emojis.Tami Luhby, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
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This is histrionic and fun and has a nice ending with Michael Longfellow.EW.com, EW.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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Beginning at the very apex of his falsetto, Hawkins tears through his ode to a life-changing love with an impassioned vocal performance that peppers his slight drawl with histrionic growls, effortlessly matching the rousing energy of the track’s instrumentation.Michael Saponara, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
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Neither the stage production nor the musical can do much with the melodramatic Madame Morrible, the headmistress at Shiz who becomes a key player in the Wonderful Wizard of Oz’s fascist machinations.Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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Go back to where the trend began with the first of the filmmaker’s limited horror series, the creepy, melodramatic 2018 adaptation of Shirley Jackson’s novel starring multiple actors who have become part of Flanagan’s regular ensemble: Henry Thomas, Kate Siegel, Annabeth Gish, and Samantha Sloyan.Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2024
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In late November, Munn posted a cute tribute on Instagram to celebrate her son's third birthday.Hannah Sacks, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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For a cute accent table or seating option, the KYRRE electric blue stool is a must have.Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2024
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For spring 2025, designers have created all manner of childlike accessories—zeroing in on bags, shoes, and jewelry that are kitschy, cutesy, or just downright adorable.Christian Allaire, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2024
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The adjoining Soroka store specializes in homeware and accessories from around the world, including Jonathan Adler vases and cutesy ceramic cups sourced in Morocco.Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Nov. 2024
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Cats use exaggerated movements to show emotions, rather than painting them on their faces.Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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And then, Jamie suddenly returned in the episode’s final moments, proving that reports of his death had been greatly exaggerated.Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 12 Dec. 2024
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Helen is this fascinating contradiction — a genteel Tory wife who is also a ruthless assassin.Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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The genteel and old-timey rooms start at $239 in late fall.Abbie Kozolchyk, New York Times, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Simpering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simpering. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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