garish
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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
Some fashion cognoscenti questioned the blue lenses, saying the choice was garish and tacky.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026
Despite some impressively garish trousers, YouTuber George Clarke hit a bum note with his Jive to Harry Styles' As It Was.
From BBC • Oct. 31, 2025
There now seems to be a bit of snickering immaturity in the film’s garish period trappings, though the emotional acuity and empathetic consideration of even the most minor of characters still makes “Boogie Nights” remarkable.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 29, 2025
And when the door opens, electric lights paint the walls a garish, thrilling pink.
From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle
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