as in blatant
very noticeable especially for being incorrect or bad
the student's theme was marred by a number of egregious errors in spelling
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Recent Examples of egregious
Idid not think that Democratic primary voters in New York City would choose a socialist to be their mayoral nominee, even if his most competitive rival was the egregious Andrew Cuomo.
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Charles C. W. Cooke, National Review, 25 June 2025
Perhaps the most egregious golf-continuity error thus far is from Santi’s walk-off pitching wedge on 18.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2025
In two particularly egregious examples involving baby products described to CNBC, Amazon sent customers used diapers and a chiller with someone else’s rotten breastmilk inside.
—Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 21 June 2025
And one West Coast sheriff is now pondering sending the most egregious victims a bill.
—Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
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Charles C. W. Cooke, National Review, 25 June 2025
Perhaps the most egregious golf-continuity error thus far is from Santi’s walk-off pitching wedge on 18.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2025
In two particularly egregious examples involving baby products described to CNBC, Amazon sent customers used diapers and a chiller with someone else’s rotten breastmilk inside.
—Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 21 June 2025
And one West Coast sheriff is now pondering sending the most egregious victims a bill.
—Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for egregious
Adjective
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The second half, directed by Angela Barnes, is a messier melange, culminating in a blatant setup for Riri’s next appearance, whether in a Season 2 or some other property.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
25 June 2025
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For a more blatant example of Williams’ dribbling prowess, however, below is one of his goals in a 7-1 win over Real Valladolid in February.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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Consolidation by the end of the decade The future of other brands is less obvious, but consolidation among the mainstream brands is likely before the end of the decade.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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But for me, the biggest thing is the collaborations, which are so obvious.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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Ayton’s arrival fills the Lakers’ most glaring offseason need.—
Greg Beacham,
Baltimore Sun,
2 July 2025
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Policymakers should focus on developing industries in which the United States faces the most glaring scarcities.—
Damien Ma,
Foreign Affairs,
1 July 2025
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“Egregious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/egregious. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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