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Recent Examples of blimpish
Huntington, a lifelong Democrat, was accused of blimpish conservatism, jingoism or worse.
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Gary J. Bass, New York Times, 29 June 2018
Gary J. Bass, New York Times, 29 June 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blimpish
Adjective
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The ghoulish pet is ever-present in the movie, portraying itself as a friendly and loyal companion to Jack in his journeys between realms.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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This milestone honors both the brand’s journey and its loyal following worldwide.—
Essence,
Essence,
28 Oct. 2025
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Davis, a staunch libertarian, is one of the company’s steadfast defenders.—
David Peisner,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
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Odinga, who served prison time for his steadfast support for democracy and political reform, played a critical role in replacing a colonial-era charter with the country’s current constitution, which imposes clearer limits on presidential power.—
Ian Bremmer,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The once forlorn small club of football faithful have welcomed a convoy of bandwagon hoppers.—
Dana O'Neil,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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Unlike his colleague and friend Peter Cushing, Lee loathed reprising the role because Hammer wasn't faithful to Bram Stoker's 1897 novel.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In this age of speed and content almost forced into our brains, only the most devoted readers look beyond familiar names to discover new international voices, often hidden behind unpronounceable names.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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But in 2004, the team played its final game at Olympic Stadium, crushing the hearts of legions of devoted fans.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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King, the famed horror writer, has emerged as a staunch Trump critic and frequently speaks out against the president on social media.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Takaichi, a staunch conservative and the first female prime minister of Japan, has drawn comparisons to the late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who was a close friend of Trump during his first term.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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As a true-blue avgeek, my favorite story from the past week was the news that American Airlines will paint one of its Boeing 777s in a special retro paint scheme to commemorate its 100th year of service.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
20 Oct. 2025
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Drinks are stiff and tasty, and desserts, like Susie’s famous banana cream pie or warm apple pie a la mode, are true-blue classics.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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After which radiolarians sink, producing a steady snowfall of delicate glasswork onto the ocean floor.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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With short-term interest rates declining, returns on Berkshire’s massive cash and Treasury portfolio are likely to come under pressure, limiting a source of steady income that has bolstered recent results.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
27 Oct. 2025
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One team looked sloppy, stodgy, prone to silly penalties, indifferent to tackling and mentally soft.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
11 Oct. 2025
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This would not have been a serious consideration midway through Newcastle’s 2-0 win against struggling, flailing Nottingham Forest — the nothingness of half-time was like a blessed relief — but a stodgy, slow-burning afternoon concluded with Howe’s team comfortable and edging towards dominance.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Blimpish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blimpish. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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