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as in vulgarity
the quality or state of being obscene
parents complained about the indecency of the song's lyrics
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as in unfitness
the quality or state of not being socially proper
that a remark of such indisputable indecency was uttered at a meeting of the school board made everyone gasp
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Since the California Constitution allows cities and counties to create and enforce local ordinances and regulations within their boundaries, each place can make its own rules regarding what is considered public indecency.
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Angela Rodriguez, Sacramento Bee, 12 July 2024
Welch proved that television can defeat the indecency of a rogue senator who smears reputations.
—Paul Keane, Hartford Courant, 30 June 2024
Despite those assurances, they were filmed in the nude without their knowledge, in violation of California and federal laws against indecency and the exploitation of children, the suit alleged.
—Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024
Instead, what Barber did to her in that patrol car led to him being charged with child seduction, official misconduct, public indecency and public nudity.
—Carolyn Van Houten, Washington Post, 14 May 2024
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Angela Rodriguez, Sacramento Bee, 12 July 2024
Welch proved that television can defeat the indecency of a rogue senator who smears reputations.
—Paul Keane, Hartford Courant, 30 June 2024
Despite those assurances, they were filmed in the nude without their knowledge, in violation of California and federal laws against indecency and the exploitation of children, the suit alleged.
—Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024
Instead, what Barber did to her in that patrol car led to him being charged with child seduction, official misconduct, public indecency and public nudity.
—Carolyn Van Houten, Washington Post, 14 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indecency
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Some people think that in order to be funny, stand-up comedy needs to be in your face, controversial and full of vulgarity.Alex Distefano, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2024
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For a filmmaker who’s known for trading on vulgarity, Smith’s writing style translates shockingly well to children.Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 13 Sep. 2024
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The unauthorized 43-foot nude statue of Donald Trump in a Philadelphia park has been condemned by the city's Republican Party leader, who has filed an obscenity report with the police.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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South Korea’s obscenity laws severely restricted explicit content, making the magazine less distinctive compared to other fashion and lifestyle publications.Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
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And no disrespect to their skillsets, but neither is going to offer much in the way of rim protection.Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2024
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The disrespect is real, and so is the potency of the seeds the Brazilian is planting ahead of a potential clash with DDP at 185 or 205 pounds.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Indecency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indecency. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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