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Recent Examples of vulgarity Higher courts often interpret whether cases fall under the protections of the First Amendment. Freedom of speech, including vulgarity, is common in such cases. Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 16 June 2025 During the presentation by PMM Chesterton, which wants to redevelop the golf course, Kowalski used a vulgarity to describe how the houses would be too close to each other. Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2025 The fans in Section 204, directly beyond where a right fielder stands, eschewed artistry for straight-up vulgarity. Will Sammon, New York Times, 17 May 2025 Could all this jocular, misogynistic vulgarity influence anybody? Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for vulgarity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vulgarity
Noun
  • Some parents worry that Alexa's high tolerance for rudeness instills poor behavior in their kids, according to Quartz.
    Emily Forlini, PC Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025
  • In many workplaces—where candor is praised but sometimes mistaken for rudeness—the line between authenticity and tact becomes incredibly thin.
    Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • After all, the legal definition of obscenity has a multi-pronged high bar and is a criminal offense for individuals.
    Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 3 July 2025
  • The law targets performances that fall under the state's obscenity restrictions, historically an extremely rigorous legal hurdle to clear in court.
    Melissa Brown, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Noun
  • However, studios and filmmakers can be assured that forgoing profanity won’t limit a film’s blockbuster potential.
    Brent Lang, Variety, 8 July 2025
  • Rodriguez was speaking in opposition to a new decorum policy that prohibited profanity.
    Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2025
Noun
  • But Shelly will still go on about the crudity of newer shows in town, insisting that Razzle Dazzle has an elegant French tone.
    Tom Gliatto, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
  • And, while its crudity is certainly purposeful, its sense of purpose can be elusive at times.
    Phillip Maciak, The New Republic, 28 Mar. 2023

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“Vulgarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vulgarity. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.

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