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adjective

Definition of stagnext
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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stag

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noun

as in supper

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Recent Examples of stag
Adjective
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 To keep things lighthearted, work in a few quirky talking points into your teenage son's bedroom, like the paper mache stag heads seen here in a ski house bedroom designed by Sarah Richardson. — Alyssa Longobucco, House Beautiful, 19 Aug. 2022
Noun
The aliens’ ability to take on the forms of stags, foxes and cardinals is also in line with what experiencers have reported about their visitations. — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 13 June 2026 In the 2022 work The Painter in His Bed, the artist depicts himself, perhaps wistfully, transformed into a stag. — News Desk, Artforum, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for stag
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stag
  1. pornographic
  2. supper
  3. obscene
  4. tea
  5. vulgar
  6. soiree
  7. blue
  8. masquerade
Adjective
  • On the day of the $50 million demand, a WeChat chat on one of her phones shows pornographic images arriving and being sent back with Victim-1’s face grafted on, the complaint says.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The filing follows a separate legal battle launched by Meloni in 2024 against a man accused of creating and posting deepfake pornographic images using her likeness.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of pornographic
Noun
  • The three-course supper could include beetroot tartare with goat's cheese, and lamb chops with aubergine puree, followed by pear-and-almond tart.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Bella chews him out for punching Angus in the face right before Angus’s big presentation, which Johnny knew about because they were supposed to throw a return supper for him, a dinner Johnny was supposed to cook.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of supper
Adjective
  • Another bemoaned the amount of money spent on Marsh’s NIL deal, using similar obscene language.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The disingenuous campaign ads, the obscene amount of money that is spent to air them and the promises that are rarely fulfilled are enough to make one cynical.
    — Cal Thomas, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of obscene
Noun
  • Flint and Fennel, the all-day dining restaurant, serves a lavish breakfast buffet and elegant afternoon tea, while Solandra dishes up Mediterranean fare poolside.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Inside, Goodman introduced me to his wife, Anna Beth, who had set out cake and iced tea, and their golden retriever, Birdie.
    — Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of tea
Adjective
  • In her smartly vulgar The Seasons (1957), which extends nearly 17 feet, Krasner returns to the subject of rebirth one year after Pollock’s death, depicting abundant forms resembling genitalia.
    — John Yau, ARTnews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
  • While Musgraves' comments received both praise and backlash, one country music legend took exception to the vulgar remarks.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of vulgar
Noun
  • In a year chock-full of museum galas, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures’ Saturday night soiree was especially star-studded.
    — Deputy Editor, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Guests dressed their best for the soiree in stylish numbers rivaling the Met Gala.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of soiree
Adjective
  • Only the lengthwise, or warp, yarns are dyed, while the crosswise, or weft, yarns remain undyed, giving denim its characteristic blue face and lighter underside.
    — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Fearing a blue tsunami might flip the crucial swing state, Rogers and his allies have leaned heavily into Islamophobic attacks against the progressive Democrat.
    — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of blue
Noun
  • Kicking it all off is a masquerade ball where masks and sparkling costumes are the norm.
    — Michelle Mastro, Midwest Living, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Each show has a different theme that will transport you to an over-the-top setting, from a masquerade ball to old Hollywood.
    — Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of masquerade

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