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as in misbehavior
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as in vulgarity
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Recent Examples of naughtiness
The guest-only Chapel Club has a more plush, salon-like feel and there’s more than a hint of naughtiness with stained glass windows casting color onto the sensual artworks.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2026
Yes, the comedy is steadily simmering if not at a full boil, but if a bit of British naughtiness sounds appealing, this might just be your cup of tea.
—Matthew J. Palm, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Jan. 2026
The Krampus scares children, to remind them of the wages of naughtiness.
—Veronique Greenwood, Time, 21 Dec. 2025
Last but not least is a 12-week-old dog named Sunny, who has truly leaned into the naughtiness of being a puppy.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2026
Yes, the comedy is steadily simmering if not at a full boil, but if a bit of British naughtiness sounds appealing, this might just be your cup of tea.
—Matthew J. Palm, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Jan. 2026
The Krampus scares children, to remind them of the wages of naughtiness.
—Veronique Greenwood, Time, 21 Dec. 2025
Last but not least is a 12-week-old dog named Sunny, who has truly leaned into the naughtiness of being a puppy.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for naughtiness
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In testimony Thursday, school officials laid out Colt Gray’s history of school misbehavior and spotty attendance record.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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She was accused of misbehavior that included mismanaging the budget, failing to carry out personnel instructions and ordering a subordinate to spy by Palmer’s legally privileged email correspondence.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
6 Feb. 2026
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One of Lamont’s unacknowledged strengths is his public composure and innate courtesy in an era when escalating vulgarity in politics shows an ugly American face to us and the world.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2026
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Hungerstone is a delicious tribute to the inherent horrors of womanhood and the desperate and exquisite vulgarity of desire.—
Gabrielle Bellot,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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Mustard and vinegar provide the devilment for a flavorful bite, particularly when topped with a scattering of scallions and paprika.—
SAVEUR Editors,
Saveur,
5 Feb. 2025
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But even if truffles are beyond your pay grade, there is plenty of enjoyment to be had in the sheer devilment portrayed in this informative and appetizing book.—
Eugenia Bone,
WSJ,
10 July 2019
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These reported indiscretions — on which Wasserman did not comment — caused a stir at the time but seemed to fade as weeks went by.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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Jack, a detective with the sheriff's department, is just trying to keep his indiscretions from being broadcast on the 6 o'clock news.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
14 Jan. 2026
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The session was the latest in a series of forums the Democratic lawmakers have held to highlight DHS misconduct.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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Attia's departure came to light on the same day that police in London arrested Britain's former ambassador to the United States, Peter Mandelson, on suspicion of misconduct in public office.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2026
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Social media users can’t get enough of Chico’s antics, as many lauded his mischievousness.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Soon, the America’s Got Talent stage descended into pure chaos, with Cowell and Mandel showcasing their innate mischievousness before the latter turned his attention toward his fellow judges.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
6 Aug. 2025
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There’s some rudeness, aggressive conversations, and crudeness, but nothing too over the top.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
4 Aug. 2025
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In Camps’ hands, a cable or crewneck is never simply just that — there’s a playfulness to her draping and cutouts, subverted by the juxtaposition of gossamer-like fine gauge underpinnings with cozier, enveloping sweaters.—
Ari Stark,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Fans across the globe loved its authenticity, its complex rhythms, the playfulness oozing out of his collaborations with young musicians from San Juan music schools.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Naughtiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naughtiness. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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