insidious

Example Sentences

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It’s a subtle shift where “treat yourself” moments — like frequent dinners out or luxury upgrades — slowly morph into consistent, insidious monthly expenses.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Times columnist Patt Morrison, Smoglandia traces the rise, impact, and retreat of the city’s most insidious pollution.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

"The cold is a very insidious enemy, it should not be underestimated," she said.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

Mines are some of the most insidious and long-lasting legacies of war.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

The sun, falling in the west, to the left of the Chevy, snuck into the car at an insidious angle, causing Reggie to squint.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel