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as in obscene
depicting or referring to sexual matters in a way that is unacceptable in polite society
a bawdy comment about someone you work with could get you fired
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as in suggestive
hinting at or intended to call to mind matters regarded as indecent
a bawdy limerick that mischievous storytellers love to recite
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Recent Examples of bawdy
The White House has been stewing since the paper ran a story last week claiming Trump sent Epstein a bawdy yet cryptic note for the late financier’s 50th birthday in 2003.
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Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 22 July 2025
The Journal reported on a bawdy letter in Trump’s name that was included in an album given to Epstein for his 50th birthday in 2003.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 July 2025
On Thursday, the Journal reported that Epstein was sent a bawdy letter signed by Trump containing several lines of typewritten text.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 18 July 2025
On Thursday, The Wall Street Journal reported that Trump wrote a bawdy birthday letter for Epstein more than two decades ago.
—Adam Reiss, NBC news, 18 July 2025
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Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 22 July 2025
The Journal reported on a bawdy letter in Trump’s name that was included in an album given to Epstein for his 50th birthday in 2003.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 July 2025
On Thursday, the Journal reported that Epstein was sent a bawdy letter signed by Trump containing several lines of typewritten text.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 18 July 2025
On Thursday, The Wall Street Journal reported that Trump wrote a bawdy birthday letter for Epstein more than two decades ago.
—Adam Reiss, NBC news, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bawdy
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To authenticate Trump's note and the obscene drawing that accompanied it, Journal reporters claim to have seen the album and talked to people knowledgeable about it.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Aug. 2025
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Guests will enjoy the experience free from disruptive behavior, foul language, obscene gestures, fighting, unruly conduct or inconsiderate actions.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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There can be findings that are suggestive of amyloidosis.2 Nuclear Imaging Nuclear scintigraphy is a type of nuclear imaging that is the mainstay diagnostic tool for ATTR-CM.—
Patty Weasler,
Verywell Health,
5 Aug. 2025
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Plenty of flesh and suggestive looks are seen as guests eye both the wildlife and their guides.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
4 Aug. 2025
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As deadly wildfires raged across Southern California in January, a Los Angeles city official lamented to the city council and others how they were forced to listen to hateful, vulgar language from some members of the public.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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Her choice to respond by telling me to 'shut the f*** up' and to 'calm my p*****' was vulgar, dismissive and escalated the issue entirely.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
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Inside this keepsake case is an Earthy and complex blend of warm cedarwood, deep myrrh resin, and spicy clove.—
Dan Michel,
Robb Report,
7 Aug. 2025
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This casserole has all the flavors of your favorite Buffalo wings—spicy chicken, lots of cheese, carrots, and celery.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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Much of the dialogue is hilariously ribald, especially in a locker room scene in which the two nude men share a tender familial embrace after comparing penises.—
Frank Scheck,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 June 2023
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The couple became a symbol of marital stability in the freewheeling rock world, even as Charlie drummed for a band that was the most famously ribald band in music history.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
19 Dec. 2022
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Whereas the Star Wars sequels woefully misused the actor's talents, this movie puts them center stage, playing one of the teen hoodlums who join forces with their victim to fight off nasty, otherworldly invaders.—
Chris Snellgrove,
EW.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Things could be reversed if prompt actions are taken to get vaccination rates back up again before the different nasty microbes can spread too far in the U.S. population.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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The Nationals put up a four-spot against Verlander, the backbreaker being CJ Abrams’ towering two-run shot off the right-field foul pole.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
10 Aug. 2025
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Guests will enjoy the experience free from disruptive behavior, foul language, obscene gestures, fighting, unruly conduct or inconsiderate actions.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Inspection reports revealed problems with mold, water leaks, dirty equipment and rooms, meat debris stuck on walls and equipment, various bugs, and, at one point, puddles of blood on the floor.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
11 Aug. 2025
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Beyond discomfort and potential allergic reactions, a dirty mattress can also affect the quality of your sleep itself.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Bawdy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bawdy. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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