steroidal
- a word derived from steroid.
Example Sentences
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Written by Matthew Parkhill, with Guy Ritchie — who directed Robert Downey Jr. in two steroidal Holmes films — helming some episodes, it’s pulpy and nutty and preposterous, mostly in a good way.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026
It is clearly present in our galaxy, but is found in higher concentrations in some other galaxies called dwarf steroidal galaxies.
From Salon • Dec. 26, 2024
Doctors may prescribe steroidal medications to reduce the nerve inflammation or antivirals.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 26, 2024
The veg sandwich, in which a salty and steroidal oyster mushroom subs for the bird, just gives me the willies.
From Washington Post • Jul. 5, 2022
A steroidal iPod Shuffle arrives onstage in this celebration of classical and contemporary music, created by Rob Evan and Randall Craig Fleischer.
From New York Times • Mar. 22, 2018
