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Brigadoon

American

[brig-uh-doon] / ˌbrɪg əˈdun /

noun

plural

Brigadoons

any romantically idealized place or phenomenon.

Other Word Forms

Brigadoon-like adjective
Brigadoonish adjective

Example Sentences

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The fires could have been prevented if PacifiCorp “had turned off the power in the service area adjacent to the Willamette Valley as requested by the state officials,” Brigadoon alleged.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 14, 2023

This sounds insane, but it was true in the darker months of 2020 and 2021: A game of Catan was a Brigadoon of cheer in an America gone rotten.

From Washington Post • Apr. 7, 2023

I vividly thought that I was trying to describe Brigadoon.

From New York Times • Feb. 5, 2022

She was nominated for a Tony Award in 1963 for her role in "Brigadoon."

From Fox News • Dec. 22, 2021

Alas, when it comes to a global pandemic, not even this picturesque cinematic Brigadoon can escape reality.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 1, 2021

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