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abomination

[uh-bom-uh-nay-shuhn] / əˌbɒm əˈneɪ ʃən /




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“The texture is an abomination: gluey, with rubbery, chewy pockets.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026

“Hollywood’s New Vandalism,” they called it, placing the blame for this creative abomination on two of the main companies leading the charge — and one man, Ted Turner.

From Salon ● May 8, 2026

“People who collect patterned glass think this is an abomination because it’s not in its original state. That’s ridiculous. I love it.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2025

There is no shortage of critics of the plan, not least Trump's former ally Elon Musk, who has called it a "disgusting abomination".

From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2025

Hayden, on the other hand, knew that such a hodgepodge of materials would result in an aesthetic abomination.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

Over the decades, they have produced classics such as “Exile on Main St.” and “Some Girls,” mediocrity like “Steel Wheels,” and abominations such as “Dirty Work.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026

But even before the balance goes unrespected, the team behind “The Substance” elevated the beauty of its stars to make their mutual descent into frightful abominations all the more jarring.

From Salon ● Feb. 28, 2025

Inside the church, services are held as abominations are uncovered outside.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 10, 2022

He was particularly dismayed when several English towns, ostensibly to facilitate the use of GPS devices, eliminated apostrophes from the official names of streets and other landmarks, producing such abominations as “St. Pauls Square.”

From Washington Post ● Apr. 25, 2021

She could taste their rage at Wick’s abominations, distinguish each soul’s flickering memories as they buzzed through the air.

From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older


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