punk rock
noun
: rock music marked by extreme and often deliberately offensive expressions of alienation and social discontent
punk rocker
noun
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An all-black ensemble has long been the hallmark of edgy, punk rock vibes, so embrace that.
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Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
And in a music industry that often feels broken, a fair ticket price might be the most punk rock statement of all.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
Casey spoke with The Times about challenging MAGA through the rebellion of punk rock.
—Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The legendary punk rock band formed in California’s East Bay and was a seminal part of the early 1990s Bay Area music scene before going on to massive mainstream success.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
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Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
And in a music industry that often feels broken, a fair ticket price might be the most punk rock statement of all.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
Casey spoke with The Times about challenging MAGA through the rebellion of punk rock.
—Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The legendary punk rock band formed in California’s East Bay and was a seminal part of the early 1990s Bay Area music scene before going on to massive mainstream success.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for punk rock
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“Punk rock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/punk%20rock. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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