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garish

[gair-ish, gar-] / ˈgɛər ɪʃ, ˈgær- /


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With the garish gusto of a WWE wrestler, Tucker’s entrance as the ringleader of the show “Stamptown” electrifies the stage.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 6, 2026

“The Devil Wears Prada 2” marketing campaign is so garish and transparent that it feels more like an in-universe joke from the first movie, rather than a revelry.

From Salon ● Apr. 20, 2026

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

It was a remarkable bird, as large as a pheasant, but with feathers of all colors, garish reds and yellows and vivid blues.

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman




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