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
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
Doc Louallen, ABC News, 27 Aug. 2025
The stag’s antlers have regrown since their annual shedding in spring.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
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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
Standing tall among the grasses of Bradgate Park, Jamie Smart caught a red deer stag in its autumn glory.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 27 Aug. 2025
The stag’s antlers have regrown since their annual shedding in spring.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stag
Adjective
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The waste feels more flagrant with every pornographic shot of a Chanel bag, vintage car or over-the-top ensemble.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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Opponents of the books describe them as pornographic.—
Adrienne Davis,
jsonline.com,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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When dinnertime comes around, Southerners love to transform a pack of ground beef from the fridge or freezer into a warm supper that the whole family will love.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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London’s institutions are courting new crowds with silent discos, samurai suppers and lion-side glamping — all part of a creative reinvention.—
Sarah Hutter,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Beside one of those blandly obscene bidets.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Oct. 2025
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But the show avoided an FCC probe as the West Coast delay was censored, and the East Coast broadcast aired after the 6am-10pm window during which obscene content is prohibited on broadcast TV and radio.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Enjoy your morning coffee or tea on the private back porch, or settle into the living room with a good book.—
Gabriela Ulloa,
Architectural Digest,
25 Oct. 2025
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Dressy Attire London has its fair share of traditions, including afternoon tea and nights of theater.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Who decides what’s decorous and what’s vulgar?—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
25 Oct. 2025
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The president has been targeting Jeffries online with offensive and vulgar memes since the pair first had an unsuccessful sit-down meeting in the Oval Office just before the shutdown.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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However, things take a turn after Crutch learns that Jamilah isn’t in town solely for the soiree.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
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The first prizes, which included different cash disbursements amounting to 900,000 euros ($1 million) in all, were handed out by Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, who returned earlier this month for a candlelit anniversary soiree.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The tight race has surprised some in the traditionally blue state, which has had a Democratic governor for the past eight years and a legislature controlled by Democrats for even longer.—
Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
5 Nov. 2025
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The park will be adorned with red, white, and blue flowers and American flags.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Night 2 of Jeezy’s residency had a masquerade theme, with the star and his sprawling band of classical musicians — comprised of members of The Color of Noize Orchestra — performing a program of original music composed by Derrick Hodge with musical direction from Adam Blackstone.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
3 Nov. 2025
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Other handbags in the collection masquerade as decadent desserts, including two-tier pastel cake with iced crystals and a Champagne bottle party bag, also modeled by Ratajakowski.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Stag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stag. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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