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as in rudeness
the quality or state of lacking refinement or good taste
our cousins' general vulgarity and poor manners irritate my mother
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as in grossness
the quality or state of being obscene
the pointless vulgarity of the joke disgusted her
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Recent Examples of vulgarity
Fiona Crombie’s production design gives the movie an imposing scale (with a Mar-a-Lago vulgarity in the ostentatious décor of the Marshalls’ quarters), though for a project shot by Darius Khondji and screened in IMAX, the visuals are nothing special.
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2025
Eli doesn’t flinch at their graphic vulgarity but smiles warmly and appreciatively, as only John Goodman can smile.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 5 May 2025
His video streams are peppered with expletives, vulgarities and other language that many have disavowed in the name of political correctness.
—Jack Crosbie, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
Lashing out from the White House, Mr. Trump used a vulgarity to accuse Mr. Xi and Mr. Lam of plotting to exploit the United States.
—Ann Scott Tyson, Christian Science Monitor, 15 Apr. 2025
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2025
Eli doesn’t flinch at their graphic vulgarity but smiles warmly and appreciatively, as only John Goodman can smile.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 5 May 2025
His video streams are peppered with expletives, vulgarities and other language that many have disavowed in the name of political correctness.
—Jack Crosbie, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
Lashing out from the White House, Mr. Trump used a vulgarity to accuse Mr. Xi and Mr. Lam of plotting to exploit the United States.
—Ann Scott Tyson, Christian Science Monitor, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vulgarity
Noun
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Regardless of your intentions, performing extra chores beyond cleaning up after yourself can be perceived as a sign of respect or rudeness.—
Tessa Cooper,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2025
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Gone was the discord and rudeness that is often synonymous with the Big Apple.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
25 May 2025
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One video posted online shows the drones take off from a truck bed parked along a highway as the Russian narrator let obscenities fly.—
Charles Maynes,
NPR,
2 June 2025
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But in the end, all the gleeful obscenity took a backseat to the story’s true subject: the terrifying process of growing up.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
24 May 2025
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The two met in first grade at their elementary school in North Carolina, where they were both placed in detention for writing profanity on their tests.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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The alleged profanity is believed to have been directed at Jewell Loyd, who joined the Aces during the 2025 offseason after 10 seasons with Seattle, the source said.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
5 June 2025
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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
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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 17 Jun. 2025.
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