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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Skateboards, inline skates, scooters or shoes with wheels. Obscene, offensive, indecent or inappropriate attire.
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Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 14 Nov. 2022
The new collab premiered on Hot 97 Thursday, September 9, and, because the FCC prohibits obscene, indecent, and profane language on the radio or broadcast television, there’s a series of censors in Kim’s opening bars alone.
—Vulture, 9 Sep. 2022
Earlier this year, two dozen accusers alleged that Watson committed indecent acts during massage therapy appointments, including allegedly exposing himself.
—Tracey Harrington McCoy, Peoplemag, 29 Nov. 2022
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Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 14 Nov. 2022
The new collab premiered on Hot 97 Thursday, September 9, and, because the FCC prohibits obscene, indecent, and profane language on the radio or broadcast television, there’s a series of censors in Kim’s opening bars alone.
—Vulture, 9 Sep. 2022
Earlier this year, two dozen accusers alleged that Watson committed indecent acts during massage therapy appointments, including allegedly exposing himself.
—Tracey Harrington McCoy, Peoplemag, 29 Nov. 2022
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“Indecent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indecent. Accessed 24 Oct. 2024.
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