How to Use outrageous in a Sentence
outrageous
adjective
- She's known for her wild hairdos and outrageous costumes.
- At first it seemed like an outrageous idea, but then we realized that it wasn't so crazy after all.
- The article makes some outrageous claims about her personal life.
- This is outrageous! I will not put up with such treatment.
- They will be punished for their outrageous behavior.
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To the north, Egypt is a sad case, and an outrageous one.
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Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
17 Dec. 2020
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The low heels of the pumps made this look dressy, but not too outrageous with the side-slit.
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Julia Gall,
Marie Claire,
21 Oct. 2020
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Here’s a look at the best (and most outrageous) looks from the Met Gala red carpet.
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Cady Lang,
Time,
3 May 2022
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Here’s a look at the best (and most outrageous) looks from the 2025 Met Gala red carpet.
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Megan McCluskey,
Time,
5 May 2025
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Sure, the outrages are outrageous, and shiny, and get people on both sides of the aisle in a snit.
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John Archibald | [email protected],
al,
26 Feb. 2023
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Even by the brand's standards, the Sián coupe's styling is outrageous.
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Mike Duff,
Car and Driver,
6 Mar. 2021
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There are two ways to look at this: Way #1: This is outrageous!
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Joanna Stern,
WSJ,
14 Oct. 2020
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All ideas are welcomed from the most outrageous to the smallest of changes.
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Nicole Silver,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2021
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Her lyrics are inspired by her life, even some of the most outrageous lines.
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Julianne Escobedo Shepherd,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Oct. 2023
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Those guys have been taking care of us over the years in such an outrageous way.
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Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
11 June 2024
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That sounds, to me, like an outrageous amount of money for that work.
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Ray Magliozzi,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Sep. 2020
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Set over the course of one outrageous night, Foxy is meant to evoke a party that will be talked about for decades.
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Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
11 Sep. 2023
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That is outrageous but the Naperville Sun buries that in the article text.
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Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Nov. 2024
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So the question comes down to: does one do good outrageous?
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Merle Ginsberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 May 2024
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Perhaps the most outrageous of the bunch, the Phi Mu house cost a whopping $13 million to build.
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Nikhita Mahtani,
House Beautiful,
24 Aug. 2021
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But the attempt of the Bass campaign to somehow tie that to Rick is outrageous.
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Hadley Meares,
The Hollywood Reporter,
20 Oct. 2022
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The one who could say the most outrageous things without cracking a smile.
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Michael Ian Black,
The Atlantic,
15 Sep. 2020
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Of course, Trump loves saying outrageous things to get a rise from crowds.
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Stephen Collinson With Caitlin Hu,
CNN,
14 Sep. 2020
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But Ritchie always seemed to be in on the joke of his outrageous Kid Rock persona.
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David Peisner,
Rolling Stone,
20 May 2024
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Overall, OLEDs are the better choice, so long as the price tag is not too outrageous.
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Blaine Callahan,
Hartford Courant,
11 Nov. 2022
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Anyone who has been to the grocery store can tell you – egg prices are outrageous.
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Leada Gore | [email protected],
al,
20 Jan. 2023
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And some of New Utopia’s excesses are outrageous enough to suggest the stranger show that could’ve been.
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Angie Han,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 July 2023
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The outrageous coupe is the handiwork of Hartmut Boschert.
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Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
26 Oct. 2023
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Betty, Bob, and Thorgy are all hugely committed and funny, wearing bold New Wave patterns and outrageous hair.
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Barry Levitt,
Vulture,
12 May 2025
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MrBeast has garnered a massive fanbase through his videos featuring outrageous stunts and big-money giveaways.
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Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
12 May 2025
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