greek

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Recent Examples of greek Some of his producing credits demonstrate his interest in a wide swath of genres, lending his expertise to such films as My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002), The Ant Bully (2006), Mamma Mia! (2008), and the HBO series Big Love, through his production company Playtone. Rachel Yang, EW.com, 9 July 2025 The property also has spectacular sunset views (with none of the crowds of Oia and its whitewashed Cycladic architecture promotes that quintessential Greek, indoor/outdoor flow, while showcasing the glittering Aegean Sea at every turn. Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025 At the height of the Greek junta, Irma is murdered by her husband, a tycoon, on their private island. Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2025 Just ask Malik Beasley and Gary Trent Jr., both of whom saw their stocks rise just by running with the Greek Freak. Brian Sampson, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025 Christians Feel Abandoned Prior to the church bombing, the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate criticized the new Syrian government's insufficient response to keeping Christians safe. Nuri Kino, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025 Cuisines varied from sushi to Greek, Mexican to pan-Asian. Bahar Anooshahr, AZCentral.com, 3 July 2025 Tasha Fotopoulos was among the dozens of Greek Orthodox faithful standing in front of St. Iakovos on Saturday waiting for the Thyranoixia, or open the door ceremony. Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2025 Another mid-day favorite is Olives, an authentic Greek taverna owned by Nick and Gayle Mourgides. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 14 June 2025
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Noun
  • In both Joss Whedon's theatrical version and Zack Snyder's longer cut, Clark Kent is resurrected by some cosmic hocus-pocus housed in an alien Mother Box.
    Richard Edwards, Space.com, 10 July 2025
  • That's essentially what predictive AI does, minus the mystical hocus-pocus.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Highlights are helicopter rides, tethered hot air balloon rides, drag racing, demolition derby and an Indian River Olde Time Lumberjack Show in addition to the fireworks.
    Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 2 July 2025
  • Other outdoor options include hot air balloon rides, paddling a kayak down the Verde River or visiting one of the ancient sandstone cliff dwellings and checking out the petroglyphs at Palatki, Honanki or Crane Heritage sites.
    Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 27 June 2025
Noun
  • Driving the news: The statement was published only in English on the Facebook page of the Israeli Prime Minister's Office — potentially another case of double-talk by Netanyahu.
    Barak Ravid, Axios, 27 Sep. 2024
  • The GOP Senate candidate in Arizona, whose brand is a combative, never-back-down MAGA politics, has adopted a position on the issue that is nearly indistinguishable from that of double-talking Democrats.
    Rich Lowry, National Review, 14 Apr. 2024
Noun
  • Rather than directly discounting the TV by £200, Samsung is likely hoping that some people will be put off by the rigmarole of going through the claims process.
    Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
  • The bust was followed by months of prolonged legal rigmarole.
    John Semley, Rolling Stone, 19 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Do a direct export from the original system—no monkey business.
    James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
  • The brand’s monkey business button-up collared shirt was worn by Blackpink’s Lisa in one of the opening scenes of the premiere episode.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 19 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Oil and gas are cheap and reliable and over the past 100 years have lifted the economic status of populations.
    Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
  • And these particular reservoirs of oil and gas worked their way upward through layers of rock until they became enmeshed in the sandstone.
    Camila Domonoske, NPR, 8 July 2025
Noun
  • Essence Fest and Economic Impact of Local Reinvestment New Orleans’ history as the birthplace of jazz provides credibility that enriches every experience, and the results speak to this precision.
    Sughnen Yongo, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
  • The group was revolutionary for its time, not only for its blend of psychedelic rock, soul, jazz, gospel and Latin influences but also for its lineup.
    Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Noun
  • Growing up, the de Kooning home became an unofficial meeting ground for creative tomfoolery: Lisa de Kooning was a firm believer in play.
    Alessandra Schade, Vogue, 7 June 2025
  • Another aspect to note is that the AI didn’t ridicule me or otherwise play any tomfoolery about my need for assistance.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025

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“Greek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greek. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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