as in beauty
something very good of its kind
joked that the streaker gave a lulu of a performance
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Recent Examples of lulu
The only win is a lulu — a near no-hitter for right-hander Storm Davis, the youngest Oriole who handcuffs the Tigers, 3-1.
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Mike Klingaman, baltimoresun.com, 24 June 2018
For the second time in four years, Lululemon Athletica (lulu, +3.43%) is looking for a new fit.
—Fortune, 6 Apr. 2018
For years, conservatives reveled in chapping liberals for their sweet-tooth for French intellectuals but, as Green demonstrates, Bannon, while playing in deep right field, has plucked himself a real lulu.
—Charles P. Pierce, Esquire, 19 July 2017
Lulu is great with kids but not so great with any other animals.
—idahostatesman, 10 July 2017
Last year, for instance, the New York City Council did away with lulus as part of a deal to raise its members’ salaries to $148,500, a large pay increase that towers over the base pay for state legislators: $79,500.
—Jesse McKinley, New York Times, 29 May 2017
But the Capitol’s latest scandal goes by another name: lulu.
—Jesse McKinley, New York Times, 29 May 2017
Senate Democrats accused the Republicans of illegally using the lulu system to buy loyalty and maintain their hold on power.
—Washington Post, 28 May 2017
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo cast blame on the state comptroller for not catching the false titles, but also said that any discussion of reforming the lulu system should account for the lawmakers’ $79,500 salary.
—Jesse McKinley, New York Times, 29 May 2017
Mike Klingaman, baltimoresun.com, 24 June 2018
For the second time in four years, Lululemon Athletica (lulu, +3.43%) is looking for a new fit.
—Fortune, 6 Apr. 2018
For years, conservatives reveled in chapping liberals for their sweet-tooth for French intellectuals but, as Green demonstrates, Bannon, while playing in deep right field, has plucked himself a real lulu.
—Charles P. Pierce, Esquire, 19 July 2017
Lulu is great with kids but not so great with any other animals.
—idahostatesman, 10 July 2017
Last year, for instance, the New York City Council did away with lulus as part of a deal to raise its members’ salaries to $148,500, a large pay increase that towers over the base pay for state legislators: $79,500.
—Jesse McKinley, New York Times, 29 May 2017
But the Capitol’s latest scandal goes by another name: lulu.
—Jesse McKinley, New York Times, 29 May 2017
Senate Democrats accused the Republicans of illegally using the lulu system to buy loyalty and maintain their hold on power.
—Washington Post, 28 May 2017
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo cast blame on the state comptroller for not catching the false titles, but also said that any discussion of reforming the lulu system should account for the lawmakers’ $79,500 salary.
—Jesse McKinley, New York Times, 29 May 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lulu
Noun
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Both are powerful spots of natural beauty and deep cultural significance, but for a less solemn outing, the little islet of Ojima sits neatly between the two.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
27 May 2025
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Age before beauty To obtain an approximate age for a young crescent moon, simply add the number of hours or days that have elapsed from the time of new moon through the date and time of sunset at your location on a particular evening.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
27 May 2025
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These kinds of breakthroughs are no longer a distant dream.—
William A. Haseltine,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Ending this season with the Europa League Trophy was a dream come true.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
Noun
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Each of the supporting companies brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table, ensuring that ame pippin will have the resources and support needed to succeed.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2025
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Their large selection of ciders ranges from dry with orange pippins to semi-dry with fresh raspberry.—
Marissa Wu,
Southern Living,
21 Aug. 2023
Noun
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So tulips and roses allegedly conveyed passion, peonies whispered shyness, and a white violet or a daisy denoted innocence.—
Lynn Yaeger,
Vogue,
26 May 2025
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All moms on Sunday received a daisy and free admission at the Musk Ox Farm in Palmer, Alaska, about an hour’s drive north of Anchorage.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
12 May 2025
Noun
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Korea's Jeju Island, a lush tropical destination full of natural wonders, is bringing back its World Heritage Festival this July.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
5 June 2025
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That is, putting the current environmental crisis in the long context of Earth history can do wonders for one’s mood.—
Tim Weed
June 4,
Literary Hub,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Bald Eagle Livestream Viewership of the nest cam ramped up with news of the pips.—
Amanda Kooser,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Eaglets make a pip — or a crack in the egg — as the chick hatches.—
Helena Wegner,
Sacramento Bee,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Transparent — these see-through beauts with wrap-up ankle straps are in a league of their own, saying a lot without ever appearing too flashy.—
Stacia Datskovska,
WWD,
15 Mar. 2025
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All hues look fabulous in photos and the long-wearing, crease-proof claims are true, too—these beauts simply do not budge.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
28 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Open daily from 5 a.m. to midnight with free admission, the two-acre park invites visitors to wander among these kinetic marvels.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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This gem detailing the ancient underground aqueducts of Rome gives both a visual and historical account of man’s insatiable appetite to overcome nature and create astonishing engineering marvels to uplift the human condition.—
Smithsonian magazine,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 May 2025
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“Lulu.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lulu. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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