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monster

[mon-ster] / ˈmɒn stər /


NOUN
unnatural being
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But only Curry could create the kind of monster Scott wanted – a villain emanating something more complex than evil.

From Salon Aug. 26, 2026

After snagging a pink-and-red monster plushie, she excitedly jumped up and down.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 20, 2026

The star, named S301, orbits so dangerously close to the black hole that scientists believe it can shed light on this unimaginably powerful cosmic monster -- and test out Albert Einstein's theory of relativity.

From Barron's Aug. 20, 2026

"It's like a rocket, have we created a monster for next year? Perhaps. It proves the city can cope."

From BBC Aug. 16, 2026

With all the strength he could gather, Duane clawed at the snow wall until he forced his way into the lair, ready to face his unknown fate at the mercy of the dragon monster.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el

They were two absolute monsters in midfield, who were horrible to play against, but they have gone.

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

Canada has all but abandoned prescribed burning—deliberate, controlled fires that clear out the deadwood and undergrowth that turn ordinary fires into monsters.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

A Japanese journalist coined the term cosplay -- combining costume and play -- in 1984 after seeing people dressed as monsters and aliens at a sci-fi convention in Los Angeles.

From Barron's Aug. 1, 2026

As an ordinary man thrust into a world of monsters and maniacs, Neill is inherently playing with ideas about art and celebrity that reflect his own career.

From Salon Jul. 17, 2026

That burial society told him, numerous times, to stop asking about monsters and perhaps seek professional help.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny




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