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as in misbehavior
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as in vulgarity
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Recent Examples of naughtiness
Last but not least is a 12-week-old dog named Sunny, who has truly leaned into the naughtiness of being a puppy.
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Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025
Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for naughtiness
Noun
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But some also questioned how effective the move would be in preventing misbehavior such as vaping.—
Bob Skolnik,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Aug. 2025
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Glamorizing the executives and stars who participated in or turned a blind eye to misbehavior wasn’t an option.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Scott also wanted that level of vulgarity because the song was inspired by true events.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The sour stench of the carcasses was a vulgarity almost too great to bear.—
Nathaniel Rich,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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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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Both their indiscretions seem to be a thing of the past, if King Charles’s actions are to be believed.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
31 Aug. 2025
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Many of Combs' former colleagues have spoken out about his personal and professional indiscretions since his arrest.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
28 July 2025
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Paxton’s history of misconduct is years in the making.—
Kimberly Ross,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Paragon was linked to alleged misconduct in Europe after WhatsApp reported that Italian journalists and civil society members had been targeted with its technology.—
Vas Panagiotopoulos,
ArsTechnica,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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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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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An alkaline compound, baking soda is a non-toxic cleaner with a coarseness that works wonders for scrubbing grime, removing difficult stains, and deodorizing stinky odors.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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The coarseness of your grounds is determined by the width of the space between the two grinding burrs.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Naughtiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naughtiness. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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