as in popularized
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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When younger generations don’t have interactions or relationships with older adults having vibrant lives, later chapters of life can be stereotyped as a time of pain, difficulty and loss, Emery-Tiburcio said.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
23 May 2026 -
At a time when younger workers are often stereotyped as quick to abandon jobs that feel difficult or unrewarding, Dimon said discomfort is part of the process.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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After years of relying on mining, a relatively poor economy that was eventually exhausted, the island turned to tourism.—
Valentina Di Donato,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Jurors exhausted after emotional trial Jurors appeared emotionally exhausted after the verdict.—
Jennifer McLogan,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Many detox teas contain laxatives like senna, which can cause side effects like diarrhea, cramping, and bloating if overused.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
3 June 2026
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Baking soda does not make tomatoes sweeter and can harm plants if overused.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
30 May 2026
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The background appears splotchy and overexposed, but to my dismay, the selfie camera did not miss my messy eyebrows or the minor imperfections on my skin.—
Kimberly Gedeon,
PC Magazine,
2 June 2026
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Talent can lose trust, seem overexposed, fall out of sync with the moment, or simply become less compelling.—
Lin Cherry,
Fortune,
17 May 2026
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“Vulgarized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vulgarized. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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