1
as in prominent
likely to attract attention
the bodacious decor of the boutique hotel is intended to appeal to the young and the hip
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2
as in sheer
Southern & Midland
having no exceptions or restrictions
had the bodacious gall to tell me that he'd return my lawn mower when he felt like it
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Recent Examples of bodacious
Much like the Vegas statue known as the Blue Angel — a 15-foot-tall figure of a bodacious female seraph that was installed when the Rat Pack were in residence — Shelly has achieved monument status.
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Manohla Dargis, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
Yesterday evening the legacy space kicked off its succinct and bodacious night with a cocktail hour.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 30 Oct. 2024
The wig in question is a collarbone-length long bob, which Cardi wore parted dramatically to one side with lots and lots of bodacious volume.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 17 Oct. 2024
Today’s 16 words are... HIP TEA BIG BAD EYE
FLY
SEW
SAW
ILL
FAR
ELF
LEG
HER
RAD
ARM
DOE
And the hints for today’s groups are:
Yellow group — bits of anatomy
Green group — bodacious
Blue group — flicks
Purple group — words closely associated with Maria von Trapp
What Are Today’s Connections Groups?
—Kris Holt, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
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Manohla Dargis, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
Yesterday evening the legacy space kicked off its succinct and bodacious night with a cocktail hour.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 30 Oct. 2024
The wig in question is a collarbone-length long bob, which Cardi wore parted dramatically to one side with lots and lots of bodacious volume.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 17 Oct. 2024
Today’s 16 words are... HIP TEA BIG BAD EYE
FLY
SEW
SAW
ILL
FAR
ELF
LEG
HER
RAD
ARM
DOE
And the hints for today’s groups are:
Yellow group — bits of anatomy
Green group — bodacious
Blue group — flicks
Purple group — words closely associated with Maria von Trapp
What Are Today’s Connections Groups?
—Kris Holt, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bodacious
Adjective
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Even the normally undemonstrative Sarabia was prominent in the post-match as fans and players celebrated a job almost completed.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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These events included small, private dinners with prominent celebrities in the entertainment industry.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But the sheer volume of options in our modern world—especially in digital spheres such as online shopping, streaming services and mobile applications—can overcome the satisfaction of making these choices.—
Uriel Maslansky,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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But sheer athleticism won’t turn him into a celebrity, and his demeanor doesn’t endear him to people—Majors plays Maddox as a sullen and tightly wound outcast whose environment shapes his isolation.—
Hannah Giorgis,
The Atlantic,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Buffs get Disney to air their spring game and the NFL to air what’s more or less a sexier version of the old Presidential Physical Fitness Test.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
31 Mar. 2025
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Here are five players the Vikings should target: Will Fries, guard Not the sexiest name out there by any means, Fries might be the best interior offensive lineman available.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Based on the study’s results, Tucker’s team believes that survivors of severe trauma may see noticeable changes in their biological systems’ baseline levels.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
10 Apr. 2025
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Moment Mom Realizes What 11-Year-Old Daughter Had Been Doing With Scissors By Jack Beresford Senior Life and Trends Reporter Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member news article 0 A mom was shocked to discover that her 11-year-old daughter had made some noticeable modifications to her school uniform.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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While Ukraine agreed to all U.S. proposals for an unconditional ceasefire and subsequently agreed to plans for a smaller-scale maritime ceasefire, the Russians laid out last week a series of new demands, including the lifting of some U.S. sanctions.—
Barak Ravid,
Axios,
2 Apr. 2025
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Respondents were asked about their perceptions of aspects of the war, including the U.S. proposal for a temporary unconditional ceasefire and the termination of Washington's aid for Ukraine.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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However, for industries with short value chains, such as data and information services or software companies, forming a joint venture will invariably require joining forces with an existing or future competitor and is therefore less desirable.—
Raj Sharma,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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In a hot market, appraisal gaps became commonplace in the most desirable neighborhoods and price points.—
TC Brown,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Epic Universe, eight years in the making and sprawling across more than 100 acres, represents a dramatic evolution for Universal, and in some ways, the American theme park industry.—
Todd Anderson,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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Botanical Name: Mimulus x hybridus Sun Exposure: Partial shade Soil Type: Clay, loam, sand Soil pH: Neutral 10 of 11 White Tobacco White tobacco has large, dramatic leaves and showy, fragrant clusters of pendent white flowers that look like a burst of shooting stars.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In utter disbelief, June responds by getting out of line and following the voice calling her name.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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In the name of utter indulgence, soak in your own private hot tub while tucking into one of the Whirlpool Casitas, a good way to loosen up after a day on the links.—
David Weiss,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Bodacious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bodacious. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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