as in blatant
very noticeable especially for being incorrect or bad
the student's theme was marred by a number of egregious errors in spelling
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Recent Examples of egregious
Interruptions are one of the most egregious communication violations—but not all stem from the same place.
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Angela Haupt, Time, 14 May 2025
Perhaps the most egregious example of season-splitting was Cobra Kai’s final season, which was divided into three sections spanning nearly an entire year.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
The numbers are so egregious that even Trump at this point has tossed around the idea of increasing taxes on certain wealthy individuals.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
That was always a less egregious idea; many states, including Illinois, do not tax retirement income, although a case can be made that seniors are in better fiscal shape than most demographics.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
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Angela Haupt, Time, 14 May 2025
Perhaps the most egregious example of season-splitting was Cobra Kai’s final season, which was divided into three sections spanning nearly an entire year.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
The numbers are so egregious that even Trump at this point has tossed around the idea of increasing taxes on certain wealthy individuals.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
That was always a less egregious idea; many states, including Illinois, do not tax retirement income, although a case can be made that seniors are in better fiscal shape than most demographics.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for egregious
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From there, Springsteen shifted into blatant partisan talking points: There’s some very weird, strange, and dangerous sh*t going on out there right now.—
Armond White,
National Review,
28 May 2025
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The greenback has already slipped around 7% on the year, and although there doesn’t appear to be a blatant catalyst to drive it further lower — Jefferies Global head of FX Brad Bechtel predicts a major regime change ahead.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
28 May 2025
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AccuWeather senior meteorologist Tom Kines told Newsweek the most obvious impact from the smoke would be hazy skies, which could contribute to visually beautiful sunrises and sunsets in the affected areas.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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But in terms of the excitement and electricity, the parallels between Verlander and Skubal are obvious.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Last year’s champs the Ghouls are a glaring and righteous exception.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
1 June 2025
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Their most glaring needs — a No. 1 receiver and left tackle — are being addressed by Diggs and Campbell.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
27 May 2025
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“Egregious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/egregious. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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