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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brummagem
Noun
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Drawing on Gary Klein’s Recognition-Primed Decision (RPD) model, such contexts reveal how experienced professionals make rapid yet effective decisions by relying on pattern recognition, mental simulation, and intuitive reasoning.—
Hamilton Mann,
Forbes.com,
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Teams will be able to operate offense vs. defense drills, including 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 simulations, during OTAs.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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From swank multi-passenger craft to utilitarian two-seaters, the light segment owes its popularity to design efficacy, a suite of safety features typically found on larger helicopters, and innate versatility.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
2 Mar. 2025
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Jason Isaacs, Parker Posey and national treasure Walton Goggins are among the stars of the third season, which takes place at a swank resort in Thailand.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Advocates say the ban seeks to address public health problems seen in the state, as lawmakers and scientists across the country look to lessen the use of synthetics in food.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA TODAY,
25 Mar. 2025
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The move cites potentially harmful health effects and comes amid a broader push from scientists and government leaders to clamp down on synthetics in the nation's food supply.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Just by advancing this peace plan for Gaza, Egypt has salvaged the Palestinian aspiration for statehood from Trump’s desire to conjure a showy real estate development deal.—
Lisa Anderson,
Foreign Affairs,
14 Mar. 2025
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Matching the evening mood, the prose isn’t as showy as in previous Hollinghurst works.—
Sam Worley,
Vulture,
7 Oct. 2024
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And last year's $30 million in romance swindles was up from 2023's $24.4 million.—
Alex Fitzpatrick,
Axios,
18 Mar. 2025
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Among the top swindles is one in which people extort money by pretending an arrest warrant has been issued for the victim, Smith said.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2025
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Over 1,300 federal employees impacted by the Department of Education's March 11 reduction in force received their official separation notices Thursday, according to copies reviewed by ABC News.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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The outlet reported that the Biden administration did send copies of the report to the House and Senate Armed Services Committees in December 2022, but the report was never made available online by the administration.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Recycled pop bottles are made into carpets and seat linings, and cotton shoddy—used to make blue jeans—is recycled and turned into sound insulation.—
Katherine LaGrave,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 July 2018
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Only traditional organic feeds such as the shoddy are allowed—
Craig Ballinger,
Slate Magazine,
20 Mar. 2017
Adjective
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While wearing gaudy lime green T-shirts, neon ties sprouting shamrocks with Gaelic sayings, or singing catchy, sentimental tunes, many people also enjoy an Americanized version of the Celtic culture for a day, whether Irish or not.—
Maureen Murphy,
Hartford Courant,
14 Mar. 2025
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Instead of orange-leaning oak cabinets with gaudy gold hardware, opt for wood materials such as white oak or pine, clean-lines, and sleek hardware.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Brummagem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brummagem. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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