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as in dilapidated
showing signs of advanced wear and tear and neglect
shabby wallpaper that was peeling from the walls
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as in tattered
worn or torn into or as if into rags
shabby, stained clothes that are barely better than rags
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Recent Examples of shabby
But the 2016 cast was not too shabby: Charlie Blackmon and Nolan Arenado each hit two, and DJ LeMahieu, Gerardo Para, and Carlos Gonzalez each hit one.
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Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 17 June 2025
There are various apartments shown in the film, and the sharp contrasts between the interior of a penthouse belonging to Harry (Pedro Pascal) and the shabby digs that John (Chris Evans) shares with roommates are absurd, and true to life.
—Abigail Lee, Variety, 16 June 2025
Concert Hall Credenza Save over $1,700 on this shabby chic credenza.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025
In one final indignity, McDermott was removed from a tournament clubhouse for wearing shabby clothing.
—Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
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Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 17 June 2025
There are various apartments shown in the film, and the sharp contrasts between the interior of a penthouse belonging to Harry (Pedro Pascal) and the shabby digs that John (Chris Evans) shares with roommates are absurd, and true to life.
—Abigail Lee, Variety, 16 June 2025
Concert Hall Credenza Save over $1,700 on this shabby chic credenza.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025
In one final indignity, McDermott was removed from a tournament clubhouse for wearing shabby clothing.
—Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shabby
Adjective
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But Spencer said replacing old, dilapidated buildings with newer ones could also put the district in a better position to compete with charter schools.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2025
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That made staying in Oakland untenable for the franchise, which played its final season in the dilapidated stadium last year.—
W.G. Ramirez,
Chicago Tribune,
23 June 2025
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On a visit to another small Ok. town, Cox spied a tattered awning that said Country Bird, which was the perfect name for her bakery.—
Gary Stern,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Living under a tattered flag of St. George, the people here have reconstructed some semblance of society by relying on traditional tasks and traditional attitudes.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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What’s a neglected part of your ME—your health, learning, or joy?—
Nell Derick Debevoise,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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But the area where these cuts will be felt most acutely is with respect to elder abuse, which is already a neglected area of health care and social services.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Slug and earwig damage often looks similar because these pests both chew ragged holes in plant leaves and do most of their feeding after dark.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2025
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In any case, SpongeBob becomes more and more ragged as the days go by and Patrick fails to share the parental load.—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Staining not only revives faded wood but also helps protect it from sun, moisture and insects.—
Angie Hicks,
Boston Herald,
27 June 2025
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Select a faded flower and follow the stem down, cutting it 12 inches or more below the bloom, deep into the plant to encourage more long stems.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 June 2025
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