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as in misbehavior
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as in vulgarity
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for naughtiness
Noun
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Why are there so many scandalous stories about diva misbehavior?—
Morgan Richter,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025 -
The show, which originally aired in 1992 and ran for six seasons on the BBC, follows the misbehaviors of two middle aged women: Patsy Stone and Eddy Monsoon.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Swearing and vulgarity aren’t just crass or abusive.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
15 June 2025
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The fastidious formality of Monsieur Gustave H. exists right alongside his matter-of-fact vulgarity, a combination that Fiennes nails with astounding precision.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
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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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Stuart James Nicolas Jackson’s indiscretion underlines why Chelsea need a summer upgrade The striker is yet to wrest control of a key game and will now be absent over the season's run-in after being sent off at St James' Park How good are Brazil’s Club World Cup teams?—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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For example, there’s a young private in the novel who has committed several indiscretions—one was purchasing a cow impulsively.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
16 July 2025
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The oversight group also submitted a complaint to the Office of Congressional Conduct, which until this year was called the Office of Congressional Ethics, the independent entity that reviews allegations of misconduct against House members and staff.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
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One officer from Fort Lauderdale had been tried and acquitted of official misconduct.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Aug. 2025
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Speaking after him, another pastor compared Austin to Nineveh, a city associated with wickedness in the Old Testament.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Donald Trump and Elon Musk and their universe of sycophants who worship wickedness can’t be changed by continues eye contact.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
Noun
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But when temptation stirs and hearts wander, the whole town gets caught up in a swirl of romance, mischief, and melody.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
14 Aug. 2025
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But when temptation stirs and hearts wander, the whole town gets caught up in a swirl of romance, mischief and melody.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
14 Aug. 2025
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Still, the pure rascality in these extravagant self-inventions shouldn’t be overlooked.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
4 Aug. 2025
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Naturally, such rascality didn't do overall fuel economy any favors; in fact, my average was just 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) over the course of 125 miles at the E 350's helm.—
Peter Nelson,
Ars Technica,
18 Apr. 2024
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“Naughtiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naughtiness. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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