Thesaurus results for VULGARIZE

vulgarize

verb

ˈvəl-gə-ˌrīz

Definition of vulgarize

as in to popularize

to use so much as to make less appealing the composer's masterpiece has been hopelessly vulgarized by its use in countless TV commercials

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Recent Examples of vulgarize His versions were full-blooded, with lush strings and reasonably large orchestras — and, purists alleged — vulgarizing distortions. — BostonGlobe.com, 28 Oct. 2019

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The successful release proved that Linkin Park was here to stay, and also that the nu metal subgenre the band helped popularize at the turn of the century was not done ruling the airwaves.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Of course it’s also known for its authentic dishes that helped popularize Mexican food in the area and its strong margaritas.

— Richard Guzman, Daily News, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of popularize

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This phenomenon was most prominently displayed after George Floyd's death in 2020, when police officers were stereotyped across the country and the Black murder rate saw a 2,500-victim increase from the year before.

— Matt Calkins OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Cause people stereotype the South and church people and all of that, so that was very important to me.

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of stereotype

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But 1984 is continuously overused by fans as evidence of what the program can achieve.

— The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Schleicher pointed to China, Japan, Singapore and Estonia as countries that have succeeded in using AI to support learning without overusing it.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of overuse

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Imai had pitched twice in the previous 19 days, occupying a roster spot while leaving his fellow relievers overexposed.

— Chandler Rome, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
While some use leverage strategically, many are overexposed, risking severe losses when markets inevitably correct, proving even good ideas can fail without surviving volatility.

— Andrew Graham, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of overexpose

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After three to four days, the larva hatches and uses sharp mandibles to bore into the still-living tarantula.

— Sean Donnelly, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026
The machinery that collapsed was a drill rig, which was boring holes for the pilings to support the weight of the supertall skyscraper that will go up on the site.

— Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026

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