chiefly Scottish

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for kenspeckle
Adjective
  • It’s been noticeable how much instruction the team has been giving Campbell, including manager Alex Cora, infield coach José Flores, Bregman and Trevor Story.
    Jen McCaffrey, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
  • The lighter weight is definitely noticeable, which coupled with the rounded corners make the phone much more comfortable to hold.
    Ben Sin, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • The bet: Vinícius Júnior as anytime goalscorer (6/5) Paris Saint-Germain vs Brest With a commanding three-goal lead from the first leg Paris Saint-Germain are in the driver’s seat, allowing Luis Enrique to lean less on his superstar core.
    Julia Ranney, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
  • Post misrepresents video of Trump at College Football Playoff title game Trump became the first sitting president to attend a Super Bowl on Feb. 9, watching as the Philadelphia Eagles built a commanding lead over the Kansas City Chiefs before leaving the game at halftime.
    Andre Byik, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Biden also commuted the sentences of most of the inmates on federal death row, and pardoned prominent figures including the late civil rights leader Marcus Garvey.
    N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
  • The Padres, with their most prominent player back at 100 percent, can at least look forward to starting over.
    Dennis Lin, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • And at the film’s Los Angeles premiere, Saldaña sported a dramatic strapless gown.
    Violet Goldstone, WWD, 16 Feb. 2025
  • The dramatic shedding of pounds across the U.S.—which in 2023 witnessed its first drop in the national obesity rate in 10 years—has cost tailors like Martorano new orders as existing customers pursue alterations instead.
    Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 16 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • There is a marked difference between the two beverages, particularly through a health lens, as alcohol is linked to liver disease, addiction, cancer and cognitive decline.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 2025
  • The United States experienced a marked rise in far-right violence during the first Trump administration.
    STEVEN LEVITSKY, Foreign Affairs, 11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • O’Neill, who spent 20 years writing and obsessing over Chaos, has acknowledged his more remarkable findings lead only to speculative conclusions.
    Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2025
  • The rise of the side hustle culture has been remarkable in recent years.
    Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • The wage disparity is even more pronounced for women of color, who earn significantly less on average.
    Kat Cosley, Flow Space, 20 Feb. 2025
  • According to a study that analyzed 3 million tech and finance workers’ employment histories in conjunction with RTO, the increase in turnover rates is more pronounced for female employees.
    Alejandra Rojas, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Meanwhile, she’s drawn to Anja (Saskia Rosendahl), a struggling single mother from the Brandenburg countryside where Isabell’s architect father built a striking modernist home.
    Alissa Simon, Variety, 16 Feb. 2025
  • The striking look consisted of a strapless, pale yellow mini-dress with a silver sash and crystal off-the-shoulder details.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2025
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“Kenspeckle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kenspeckle. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.

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