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Recent Examples of drop-dead On the ninth floor of the Hay-Adams Hotel, which has a drop-dead view of the White House across Lafayette Park, Liz Truss, Sebastian Gorka, and Erik Prince mingled with guests trying to eat steak frites while standing up. Antonia Hitchens, The New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2025 While her Death Becomes Her character isn’t a good sport, Meryl Streep sure is — and drop-dead hilarious at that. Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024 This is a glossy, drop-dead-gorgeous case that feels great. David Phelan, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024 The terrain is mild by Colorado hiking standards, but still enjoyable and drop-dead gorgeous this time of the year. Jamie Siebrase, The Denver Post, 6 Oct. 2024 Her recent video, for Taste, features the performer alongside Beetlejuice star Jenna Ortega rivaling over a boy while looking drop-dead gorgeous. Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 4 Oct. 2024 Her slightly wavy bob haircut and smoky eye were the perfect drop-dead, va-va-voom beauty touch. Alex Badia, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019 Want to replicate Van Ness’s drop-dead-gorgeous makeup look at this year’s Golden Globes? Nick Hall, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019 This is only the latest extension, as the drop-dead date for the negotiations has been kicked down the road at least 16 times since the official deadline passed last year. Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drop-dead
Adjective
  • Some were beautiful, some were ramshackle.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2025
  • This week's quiz highlights beautiful blooms, home-run histories, calendar coincidences — and more.
    Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • This is the year to create a gorgeous pathway through your yard or gardens.
    Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Much like the gift of a gorgeous spring day in Kansas City. Reach Sherry Kuehl at [email protected], on Facebook at Snarky in the Suburbs @snarkynsuburbs, on Instagram @snarky.in.the.suburbs, and snarkyinthesuburbs.com.
    Sherry Kuehl, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • His being handsome, funny and not known for comedy was a real asset.
    Rosa Escandon, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Keep them shiny and spot-free with common household ingredients already in your cupboard, for a handsome set that will last for years.
    Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Nicotiana sylvestris Sun Exposure: Dappled shade Soil Type: Organic loam Soil pH: Slightly acidic 11 of 11 Wishbone Flower Wishbone flower is a low-growing annual with lovely two-toned, two-lipped, tubular purple or pink flowers.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2025
  • Armani’s Luminous Silk Concealer is a lovely example of just that.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • There is this idea that top managers would like the job because there is so much talent, plus the style and brand of football are very attractive.
    The Totally Football Show, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Meanwhile, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, while sizable, have never had an NBA team and are likely less attractive options compared to San Diego.
    Giovanni Malloy, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Of course, the star of the show is the pretty, spring-ready pattern with its prominent tulips.
    Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2025
  • In Weekend 2 The Happiest Hour Drift Hotel Palm Springs gets bonus points for offering up resort day passes to its pretty pool with the killer mountain views, but also high fives for a weekly poolside happy hour on Thursdays.
    Leslie Kelly, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Snake Bird Vintage has a fantastic array of clothing and accessories in a cute repurposed garage.
    Kara Franker, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
  • His grousing is interrupted by some very cute uncle moments with Maria and Tommy’s son, Benji, then Joel takes off just as Tommy gets back.
    Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The stunning move may have repercussions on hundreds of other international students who have been targeted by the administration.
    Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2025
  • White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt then said Tuesday that Trump’s threats of even higher tariffs on China will become reality after midnight, when imports from China will be taxed at a stunning 104% rate.
    Time, Time, 9 Apr. 2025

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“Drop-dead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drop-dead. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.

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