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Term: to exterminate beauty

Description:

The term "to exterminate beauty" refers to the act of eliminating or destroying something beautiful, often with intention or purpose. It can be used metaphorically to denote the destruction or removal of aesthetic elements, artistic creativity, or natural attractiveness in various contexts.

Examples and Sample Sentences:

1. She felt a deep sadness as her beloved city underwent urban expansion, effectively exterminating the beauty of the old architecture.
2. The critic's harsh review seemed to aim at exterminating the beauty of the artist's latest masterpiece.
3. The company’s decision to cut down the old-growth forest in order to build a shopping mall seemed to prioritize profit over preserving nature's beauty.
4. With reckless abandon, the vandals spray-painted graffiti all over the pristine walls, fully intending to exterminate the beauty of the once serene place.
5. The dictator's regime ruthlessly exterminated the beauty of freedom and expression, suppressing any form of dissent among the citizens.

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