EGREGIOUS Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

egregious

adjective

i-ˈgrē-jəs

Definition of egregious

as in blatant

very noticeable especially for being incorrect or bad the student's theme was marred by a number of egregious errors in spelling

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Recent Examples of egregious Making this all the more egregious, the reporters and military personnel the base security detained had been invited to be there. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 20 Aug. 2026 In the course of the film, Hargitay reevaluates her mom, forming a fuller picture of how Mansfield’s career choices were circumscribed by the egregious sexism of the 1950s and ‘60s. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026 Among the more egregious falsehoods was the one McDonnell had told many people about her younger sister, Holly. — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 11 Aug. 2026 Civil rights attorneys say Brooks’ case is one of the most egregious examples of a wrongful conviction in recent years. — Richard A. Webster, ProPublica, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for egregious

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Some critics have argued that the watermark will prove largely ineffective for flagging anything short of blatant chatbot use.

— Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2026
Compounding this economic instability is blatant domestic corruption defined by self-enrichment.

— Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of blatant

Adjective

The proximity makes a team’s flaws so obvious, which is why fans sometimes fixate on the three or four major problems with their team rather than highlight the strengths of the group.

— Andy McCullough, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Oakley said there were no obvious signs of foul play or trauma.

— Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of obvious

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There is a lot to like about the Reds, but there are also some glaring holes.

— David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026
San Francisco doesn't have a glaring need at linebacker where Fred Warner and Dre Greenlaw are projected as two of the starters and several other players are in the running for a backup spot.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026

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