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Recent Examples of de trop
Perhaps Selena decided a sky-high heel was de trop for her stint on the continent.
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Kerry McDermott, Vogue, 21 June 2023
Perhaps such remarks sound less de trop in French.
—Mark Feeney, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Mar. 2023
As much as Black was a master of pacing, a fine crafter of set pieces, and delightfully de trop as a writer of snappy, manly dialogue, the most galvanic features manifested themselves in stage directions, interstitial material steering the reader through the gleeful nonsense.
—Wyatt Mason, Harper’s Magazine , 6 Jan. 2023
Kerry McDermott, Vogue, 21 June 2023
Perhaps such remarks sound less de trop in French.
—Mark Feeney, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Mar. 2023
As much as Black was a master of pacing, a fine crafter of set pieces, and delightfully de trop as a writer of snappy, manly dialogue, the most galvanic features manifested themselves in stage directions, interstitial material steering the reader through the gleeful nonsense.
—Wyatt Mason, Harper’s Magazine , 6 Jan. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for de trop
Adjective
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This model also marks the return of MagSafe to the affordable lineup, enabling 15W magnetic charging and seamless accessory integration.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
22 Apr. 2026
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Where reform has been truly comprehensive, for example, with accessory dwelling units, the significant increase in units and permits has successfully materialized.—
Eliza Terziev,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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On Thursday, Fleury’s needless high-sticking penalty led to Holloway’s power-play goal.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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But then this mofo goes and memorizes totally needless ingredients in bacon ranch chicken sandwiches.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In addition to the countertop surrounding the rectangular sink complete with flip-up extension on the main block, a supplementary counter block tops the refrigerator behind the wet bath on the driver's side.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Apr. 2026
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That duo helped carry Purdue to the national title game two years ago in a floor-spacing supplementary role around Edey.—
Christian Babcock,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Production dates, additional casting and venue will be announced soon.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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In 2023, a federal judge ordered Georgia lawmakers to draw an additional majority-Black congressional district, two new majority-Black state Senate districts and five new majority-Black state House districts.—
Tia Mitchell,
AJC.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Herbicides, a type of pesticide, are used to kill unwanted plants like weeds.—
Christiana Freitag,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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That combination improved both the trapping of unwanted intermediates and their conversion during battery operation, directly targeting the root causes of capacity fade and poor cycling stability.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Women with a family history or dense breast tissue might also qualify for screening with supplemental ultrasound.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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The island’s energy is provided from the mainland, with a gasoline backup generator and supplemental solar capability in place.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Meanwhile, carbs are mostly unnecessary for cats and can cause additional health issues.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2026
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This creates a pattern of frequently replacing your air freshener, inconsistent performance, and unnecessary waste.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Unsure who would want to buy an unneeded parking lot across from the hospital in the middle of a mainly residential neighborhood on Waukegan’s Near North Side, but Vista is hoping to find out.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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During these times, the easiest way to help birds is to turn off unneeded lights at night and to close curtains or blinds to keep interior illumination from spilling outside.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
24 Apr. 2026
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“De trop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/de%20trop. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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