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garish

[gair-ish, gar-] / ˈgɛər ɪʃ, ˈgær- /


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Picture an abandoned, windowless yellow room with garish fluorescent lights.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 6, 2026

Cooper would certainly have found it funny that while delivering this heartfelt tribute, Lisa is wearing a truly garish bright pink ski suit.

From BBC May 13, 2026

Dozens of stores selling fireworks resembling flamethrowers and packaged in garish boxes saw little foot traffic on a weekday morning.

From Barron's Feb. 13, 2026

Although the world of the movie is heightened and beautifully garish, the romance is more grounded.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 11, 2026

He rarely left with the gossip magazines; copies of Vintage People and Prime People and Lagos Life littered Aunty Uju’s house, with their blurry photos and garish headlines.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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