as in obscene
depicting or referring to sexual matters in a way that is unacceptable in polite society
paintings of nude figures are artistic, not indecent
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Recent Examples of indecent
Homero Sotero-Ocampo, 41, of the 300 block of Shady Lane, was charged with indecent solicitation of a minor following the Thursday incident, police said.
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Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
According to his community of accusers, Swalwell is irredeemably, thoroughly, and violently indecent.
—John Phillips, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2026
This thing that brings us into the world can so quickly be deemed indecent.
—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
In May 2014, Caballero was convicted of a second-degree felony involving indecent contact with an 8-year-old female and was incarcerated, according to the Texas Public Sex Offender website.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
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Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
According to his community of accusers, Swalwell is irredeemably, thoroughly, and violently indecent.
—John Phillips, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2026
This thing that brings us into the world can so quickly be deemed indecent.
—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
In May 2014, Caballero was convicted of a second-degree felony involving indecent contact with an 8-year-old female and was incarcerated, according to the Texas Public Sex Offender website.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indecent
Adjective
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Karen Read filed her lawsuit against Canton and the MSP not only to reveal shockingly obscene and racist text messages between key cops investigating her — but also to relitigate the defense theory of conspiracy to frame her.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
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The Seleção has been knocked out in the quarterfinals in four of the last five tournaments and finished fourth in 2014, which featured an obscene 7-1 drubbing against Germany in the semifinal.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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There is plenty of pornographic decoration in contemporary popular culture, but very little of it is consequential.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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Authorities alleged that their tactics included intimidating the women, placing them under constant surveillance and forcing them to perform pornographic acts that were then shared on social media.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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Apparently some fans were using some vulgar language toward Brunson in Game 1.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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Doolan also received several emails calling her a vulgar word that typically refers to women.—
Maven Navarro
June 3,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Cenac lacks efficiency and foul discipline at times — a weakness that was on display in the NCAA Tournament — but also has shown the potential to dominate the paint both as a defender and a scorer.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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Smith then lined the two-run homer just inside the foul pole in left field.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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Flu season may be mostly behind us, but a nasty, highly contagious stomach bug is rising.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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Rhaenyra is suddenly dealing with internal criticism, possible rebellions, subjects spray-painting nasty stuff on the walls and self-doubt.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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“Indecent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indecent. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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