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outre

[oo-tray] / uˈtreɪ /


outré








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These diehard subcommunities centered around outre fashion, indie pop and stylish photography took to Grimes, knowing it allowed them to finally become fans of themselves.

From Salon ● Nov. 7, 2025

Bennett was in his late 80s when he recorded a 2014 album of duets with the outre Lady Gaga and went on a world tour with her in 2015.

From Reuters ● Jul. 21, 2023

If you’re a movie lover who thinks getting coal in your stocking is the sign of a year well lived, celebrate the holidays by streaming these outre Santa films.

From New York Times ● Dec. 2, 2022

A sense of purpose, coordination and confidence can make even the most outre fashion decision seem appropriate.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 17, 2021

I looked for a more intense and sincere book outre tombe certainly.

From The Letters of Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1 of 2) by Sir Frederic G. (Frederic George) Kenyon

Sommer has been covering the grotesqueries of outré right-wing conspiracy culture for nearly a decade now.

From Slate ● May 7, 2026

Like such previously outré Lanthimos features as “Dogtooth,” “The Killing of a Sacred Deer” and “The Lobster,” the movie is a bleak comedy that generates severe discomfort amid its absurdity.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2025

In the ’80s, when Boy George or Billy Idol were coming through Lorenzo’s boutique to buy the latest outré designs from Europe, the sales staff at a store would be your guides.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2025

Without food, Bong’s work would lose the indelible humanity that even his most outré, provocative films hold as a point of pride.

From Salon ● Mar. 25, 2025

“See him while a bit of candle is burning!” exclaimed Margetts, to whom the custom seemed as outré as it had to Thyrza.

From Perils in the Transvaal and Zululand by H.C. Adams




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