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as in bastard
a person whose behavior is offensive to others
a real sleaze who is constantly mooching off friends, and friends of friends
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as in cheese
that which is of low quality or worth
the TV networks wouldn't be airing such sleaze if the public wasn't watching it
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Recent Examples of sleaze
For others, the town provides the most inauthentic travel experience possible, Benidorm a byword for debauchery and sleaze.
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Joshua Korber Hoffman, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2025
Then there’s Trish’s Aunt Carol (Anastacia McCleskey), who is mayoral campaign manager for Raymond Demarest (Erich Bergen), a sleaze who gloms onto Betty’s popularity once her identity is revealed.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 8 Apr. 2025
My biggest qualm with indie sleaze in 2025 is…the lack of sleaze.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2025
Maybe that’s what indie sleaze is all about: getting a redo with more money and better taste!
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2025
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Joshua Korber Hoffman, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2025
Then there’s Trish’s Aunt Carol (Anastacia McCleskey), who is mayoral campaign manager for Raymond Demarest (Erich Bergen), a sleaze who gloms onto Betty’s popularity once her identity is revealed.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 8 Apr. 2025
My biggest qualm with indie sleaze in 2025 is…the lack of sleaze.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2025
Maybe that’s what indie sleaze is all about: getting a redo with more money and better taste!
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sleaze
Noun
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What follows is a floor-by-floor descent into madness as Bobby battles bloodthirsty perverts, demonic flash mobs, and hallucinogenic suburban nightmares, all while trying to figure out if he’s meant to be the hero… or just the last guy standing.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
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Special-guest pervert Frank (Sam Rockwell) showcases a monologue about his autogynephilia.—
Armond White,
National Review,
9 Apr. 2025
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The spot is famous for its breakfast pizza, which has scrambled eggs, cheese and a choice of cheese sauce or sausage gravy on top.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
20 July 2025
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And just like the cheese straw, cheese dreams have endless variations.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
19 July 2025
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Spend a week lurking on each platform (but don’t be a creep).—
Renae Gregoire,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Sun Bum's Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Lip Balm is my armor against both immediate sunburn and the slow creep of fine lines and discoloration.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
Wired News,
24 June 2025
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No, the worst Christopher Reeve Superman film is not the embarrassing Cannon Films installment but rather the one featuring a world-class comedian, a woman turning into a computer, and a terrific junkyard battle between Clark Kent and his belligerent jerk doppelganger.—
Rory Doherty,
Vulture,
11 July 2025
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Midtown Global Market’s Irie Jamaican serves oxtail (jerk or barbecue) with festival (a sweet, fried bread); sweet plantains; coconut shrimp skewers; and a ginger and hibiscus drink.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
9 July 2025
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Now available at Walmart in five craveable flavors, each can delivers the nostalgic taste of your favorite fizzy drink, without any of the junk.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 July 2025
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Clear your yard of any brush, rocks, junk, firewood, and pet food that might attract rodents.—
Rob Williams,
EverydayHealth.com,
15 July 2025
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Now, these slimeballs no longer pose a threat to public safety.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
18 July 2025
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Indeed, one of the new creatures slithering around Britain are grotesque, bloated slimeballs that suck up worms from the earth and are easily killed with a bow and arrow.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
18 June 2025
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Visitors can take part in the action at the on-site museum where 700 pieces of clown memorabilia are displayed in every nook and cranny, some even suspended from the ceiling.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Southern Living,
22 July 2025
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Pepe the Frog became political, then hate symbol, during 2016 election The frog doodle in clown accessories that flashes in the video is known as Pepe the Frog, and its appearance in Trump's social media posts has sparked interest before.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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North Korea has responded to previous balloon campaigns with fiery rhetoric and other shows of anger, and last year the country launched its own balloons across the border, dumping rubbish on various South Korean sites, including the presidential compound.—
Hyung-Jin Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
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They were were found beneath a pile of rubbish heaped just inside her front door, according to a police report released Wednesday.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2025
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