nightmarish
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“War Craft” is an uneasy and vivid blend of daydream and nightmarish reality.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
One of its all-time best, Season 2’s “Teddy Perkins,” contained all the tension of a nightmarish horror thriller.
From Salon ● Jul. 1, 2026
The nightmarish run started when the war in Ukraine forced Nestlé to make adjustments, as key raw materials like fuel and wheat became more expensive.
From Barron's ● Jun. 10, 2026
Though those deaths have been nightmarish, the actor told Smith that he has found “understanding” in those losses.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 11, 2026
A nightmarish red began to creep through the snow like spilled ink spreading, expanding, devouring.
From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken
Vocabulary lists containing nightmarish
Rowan of Rin
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Novel Study: Their Eyes Were Watching God, Chapters 12–20
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