anathema

Example Sentences

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The casual word “untitled” was pretty common in art, but it possesses an air of disinterest that seems anathema in the vicinity of a Therrien.

From Los Angeles Times

“Self-consciousness and judgment—whether from yourself or other people—are anathema to flow, as is any form of distraction,” she writes.

From Salon

For a movement centered on an “America First” economic philosophy that wants nothing to do with foreign imports — or alliances, for that matter — the very idea of getting discounted beef from Argentina is simply anathema.

From Salon

“It was all based on stereotypes,” he said, and anathema to gay kids like himself who were teased for not being “manly” enough.

From The Wall Street Journal

District Judge William G. Young, a Ronald Reagan appointee, recently pointed out that use of masked law enforcement officers had long been considered anathema to American ideals.

From Salon