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garish

[gair-ish, gar-] / ˈgɛər ɪʃ, ˈgær- /


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The clips are garish and not subtle at all - but that hasn't put a dent in how vigorously people are sharing and commenting on them.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 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

Watching the show felt like thumbing through TikTok, assaulted by walls of sound, garish ads and the occasional familiar face.

From Salon • Jan. 13, 2026

The reporter—Theodore Dreiser—was young and suffused with a garish self-confidence that drew the attention of the young women.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




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