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macabre

[muh-kah-bruh, -kahb, -kah-ber] / məˈkɑ brə, -ˈkɑb, -ˈkɑ bər /


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The stories make a macabre joke of the notion of mankind’s dominion over nature.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

She also includes revenants: horror dolls and a fascinating video of the macabre 1907 film “The Doll’s Revenge.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2026

But long before dark lip liner and “corporate goth” viral looks splashed across our social media feeds, the macabre was woven into the cultural histories of Latine people.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026

When that wish starts to come true, his life takes a turn for the macabre.

From Barron's ● Sep. 13, 2026

Past the slips to the terrible gowns, the headdresses and fans and pots of her mother’s face paint and all the macabre accoutrements of the goddess of despair.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor


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