as in pornographic
depicting or referring to sexual matters in a way that is unacceptable in polite society
a stash of stag flicks that were hidden in the basement
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Recent Examples of stag
Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
The scientists started by obtaining spores from the stag's horn clubmoss plant (Lycopodium clavatum).
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 26 Feb. 2025
Nouriel Roubini, Time, 13 Oct. 2022
Early illustrations indicated that during Queen Victoria’s reign, mounted stag heads lined the walls, facing enormous chandeliers and a cutout orchestral pit.
—Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 8 Sep. 2022
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Adjective
Though he’s rumored to be back on with supermodel Irina Shayk, Brady showed up stag.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
The scientists started by obtaining spores from the stag's horn clubmoss plant (Lycopodium clavatum).
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 26 Feb. 2025
Noun
Moreover, high debt ratios will create the conditions for stag-flationary debt crises; i.e., the worst of the 1970s and the worst of the post-global-financial-crisis period.
—Nouriel Roubini, Time, 13 Oct. 2022
Early illustrations indicated that during Queen Victoria’s reign, mounted stag heads lined the walls, facing enormous chandeliers and a cutout orchestral pit.
—Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 8 Sep. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stag
Noun
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Toss the ingredients onto a sheet pan and help the kids with homework while this one-dish supper is in the oven.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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The smell, however, lingers, perhaps not so much to bother you, but enough that the opossum keeps showing up, hoping to find its supper.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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To authenticate Trump's note and the obscene drawing that accompanied it, Journal reporters claim to have seen the album and talked to people knowledgeable about it.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Aug. 2025
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Guests will enjoy the experience free from disruptive behavior, foul language, obscene gestures, fighting, unruly conduct or inconsiderate actions.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
9 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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As deadly wildfires raged across Southern California in January, a Los Angeles city official lamented to the city council and others how they were forced to listen to hateful, vulgar language from some members of the public.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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Her choice to respond by telling me to 'shut the f*** up' and to 'calm my p*****' was vulgar, dismissive and escalated the issue entirely.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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With some 460,000 members in 190 countries, the trade group gets attention from those trying to read the tea leaves on tech development.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Clinton, Louisiana’s Lena Farms began cultivating it in 2012, tapping into a rising interest in hibiscus teas and other products.—
Maggie Heyn Richardson,
Southern Living,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Republican Senator Susan Collins, viewed as the most moderate in the Senate, for instance, has won reelection in recent years despite the state's blue tint in other races.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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At its heart sits Viti, a striking blue crater lake that steams invitingly in contrast to the stark black landscape.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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There’s even a croquet court that should come in handy during summertime soirees.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
17 July 2025
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The Ben’s fleet includes three luxury vessels that come with a captain and full-service catering, perfect for hosting a soiree with friends and family on the water.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 July 2025
Adjective
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Whereas the Star Wars sequels woefully misused the actor's talents, this movie puts them center stage, playing one of the teen hoodlums who join forces with their victim to fight off nasty, otherworldly invaders.—
Chris Snellgrove,
EW.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Things could be reversed if prompt actions are taken to get vaccination rates back up again before the different nasty microbes can spread too far in the U.S. population.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
10 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Leigh’s treatment of the masquerade likewise dissolves distinctions between subject and object: An encrusted head sans face atop a raffia dome functions neither as a fully articulated human form nor as an abstract sculpture.—
Delinda Collier,
Artforum,
1 May 2025
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From starry nights to masquerades, this year's proms did not disappoint in Middle Tennessee.—
Rachel Wegner,
Nashville Tennessean,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Stag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stag. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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