as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at
a drop-dead wedding dress that must have cost a fortune
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Recent Examples of drop-dead
From the ultimate artistic take on a 100-year-old nameplate to a timeless pairing of horology and horsepower to a drop-dead droptop, the machines on the following pages left us starstruck.
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Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
That pushes the drop-dead deadline into mid-August.
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Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
3 June 2026
Keke Palmer, who is on this year's Time 100 list, is drop-dead gorgeous in a floor length black gown at the Time 100 Gala on April 23 in New York City.
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Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
The league had put this past Tuesday as its drop-dead deadline for a deal to be reached without affecting the 2026 schedule.
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Sports Columnist,
San Francisco Chronicle,
12 Mar. 2026
Every decade gets at least one charismatic male movie star who’s drop-dead gorgeous yet somehow guy-next-door relatable, action-hero intense one second and irresistibly charming the next.
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David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
19 Feb. 2026
Her natural curly lob with strategic layers is drop-dead gorgeous.
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Krista Carter,
InStyle,
27 Jan. 2026
Vita’s look, though, is drop-dead stunning.
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Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
24 Jan. 2026
Its charming space and drop-dead-gorgeous desserts have helped land the restaurant on the list more than 10 times.
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Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
22 Oct. 2025
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
That pushes the drop-dead deadline into mid-August.
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Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
3 June 2026
Keke Palmer, who is on this year's Time 100 list, is drop-dead gorgeous in a floor length black gown at the Time 100 Gala on April 23 in New York City.
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Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
The league had put this past Tuesday as its drop-dead deadline for a deal to be reached without affecting the 2026 schedule.
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Sports Columnist,
San Francisco Chronicle,
12 Mar. 2026
Every decade gets at least one charismatic male movie star who’s drop-dead gorgeous yet somehow guy-next-door relatable, action-hero intense one second and irresistibly charming the next.
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David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
19 Feb. 2026
Her natural curly lob with strategic layers is drop-dead gorgeous.
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Krista Carter,
InStyle,
27 Jan. 2026
Vita’s look, though, is drop-dead stunning.
—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
24 Jan. 2026
Its charming space and drop-dead-gorgeous desserts have helped land the restaurant on the list more than 10 times.
—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drop-dead
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England's Anthony Gordon had a beautiful straight shot at Ghana's goal in the 57th minute, which landed straight in the arms of keeper Benjamin Asare.
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Mabinty was remembered as a beautiful soul whose kindness, love, and hardworking spirit touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.
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Making the patio even more attractive is the handsome outdoor furniture, a fire pit, and a set of stairs leading to a beautiful grassy area that connects to the adjacent Farmington Country Club.
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Denis Lavant stars as Galoup, an adjudant-chef in the French Foreign Legion who develops a tense and ultimately dangerous relationship with one of his soldiers, the handsome and capable Commandant Bruno Forestier (Michel Subor).
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Named after former First Lady Michelle Obama, Pear Nova's Michelle Our Mama is a gorgeous medium brown shade with neutral undertones.
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So far, that list includes luxurious hotels, gorgeous beaches, and a very special Neapolitan pizzeria.
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My friend has been in a long-term, live-in relationship with a lovely man.
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Lake Vostok is said to be one of the loveliest places in Antarctica.
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On paper, Minnesota seems like an attractive destination for the 41-year-old.
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But Minetree cannot fix the inherent brokenness of a series determined to make its conventionally attractive, straight, rich white protagonist the most discriminated against kid in the cafeteria.
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For gardens that need both color and height, Mexican petunia is a pretty and low maintenance perennial choice.
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America’s 250th birthday is right around the corner, so shop more pretty shirts, blouses, and tank tops below to celebrate it in style.
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Meanwhile, a cute side slit and practical pocket on the shorts add style and functionality.
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Join the droves of shoppers buying this cute henley top with a relaxed fit.
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See what Muir himself loved about this region by trekking part or all of the stunning Bishop Pass Trail (about 11 miles out and back) or the Little Lakes Valley Trail.
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However, visitors are also encouraged to simply drop by without a reservation to enjoy a glass of wine and experience the stunning architecture, gardens, and To Kalon Vineyard.
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“Drop-dead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drop-dead. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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