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also rigamarole
as in gobbledegook
language marked by abstractions, jargon, euphemisms, and circumlocutions
the security guard gave me some kind of rigmarole about passes and authorizations
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Recent Examples of rigmarole
Love the idea of falling asleep under the stars with a fresh breeze, but not so keen on the whole rigmarole of setting up a tent, digging a hole when nature calls, and sacrificing creature comforts like a luxury mattress or a coffee machine?
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Brittany Anas, House Beautiful, 2 Sep. 2023
Cons: The rigmarole of being asked to choose a text, make a rubbing from it and then name a preferred brand of freedom, all before being allowed to sound the big bell, is gilding the lily.
—Blake Gopnik, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2023
Recently, the mainline games have felt like hollow copies of the original generation’s charm and soul, introducing new concepts that are subsequently thrown away in sequels and putting players through the same, repetitive rigmarole on the way to becoming a champion.
—Washington Post, 26 Feb. 2021
Spare yourself the rigmarole, reap the benefits.
—Charles C. W. Cooke, National Review, 12 May 2022
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Brittany Anas, House Beautiful, 2 Sep. 2023
Cons: The rigmarole of being asked to choose a text, make a rubbing from it and then name a preferred brand of freedom, all before being allowed to sound the big bell, is gilding the lily.
—Blake Gopnik, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2023
Recently, the mainline games have felt like hollow copies of the original generation’s charm and soul, introducing new concepts that are subsequently thrown away in sequels and putting players through the same, repetitive rigmarole on the way to becoming a champion.
—Washington Post, 26 Feb. 2021
Spare yourself the rigmarole, reap the benefits.
—Charles C. W. Cooke, National Review, 12 May 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rigmarole
Noun
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Apologies to the Lois Lane stans out there, but Adams is mostly on hand in these movies to deliver stern gobbledygook (something about isotopes?) and stare at Henry Cavill’s cheekbones.—
Matthew Jacobs,
Vulture,
6 Dec. 2024
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So, of course, their stony-eyed dedication to taking this inspirational gobbledygook seriously has gone viral.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
22 Nov. 2024
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The rhetoric echoed his previous justification for the pullout: that the agreement imposed unfair economic burdens on the U.S. while allowing other countries, like China, to continue polluting.—
Nik Popli,
TIME,
22 Jan. 2025
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Fourteen years after their initial passage, the record is clear: contrary to the rhetoric, New York’s sanctuary laws have proven to be potent crime fighting tools.—
Peter L. Markowitz,
New York Daily News,
22 Jan. 2025
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The pressure of the moment led Ferrell to spurt out total gibberish in his telling — and his flub was so bad that SNL boss Lorne Michaels paid him a visit backstage.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
12 Jan. 2025
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Let Us Show You How GPT Works — Using Jane Austen An interactive demonstration of how large language models work, from gibberish to complete sentences.—
The Upshot Staff,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2024
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But the hype quickly faded amid tepid critics’ reviews, and Washington was soon passed over by the SAG and BAFTA awards.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA TODAY,
23 Jan. 2025
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The company is set to launch the official version with the Galaxy S25 series today and there’s a massive hype for the One UI 7… While the release date remains unknown, Samsung moderator’s confirmation is a positive news for Galaxy fans.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Driving the news: The statement was published only in English on the Facebook page of the Israeli Prime Minister's Office — potentially another case of double-talk by Netanyahu.—
Barak Ravid,
Axios,
27 Sep. 2024
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The GOP Senate candidate in Arizona, whose brand is a combative, never-back-down MAGA politics, has adopted a position on the issue that is nearly indistinguishable from that of double-talking Democrats.—
Rich Lowry,
National Review,
14 Apr. 2024
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Yet, this lovable kids' series continues to teach positive messages through song and dance to this day.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
15 Jan. 2025
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Though the story takes place in the fantastical world of Oz, Scott says the most successful musicals always have their moments of song and dance grounded in a sense of reality.—
Ryan Fleming,
Deadline,
18 Dec. 2024
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