as in crass
lacking in refinement or good taste
the dowager cringed at the thought of raffish tourists in rough boots tromping all over her Persian rugs
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Recent Examples of raffish
Indeed, weren’t these childish fantasies of escape, these raffish homages to crime flicks, already passé when the film was made five decades ago?
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Hazlitt, 2 Dec. 2022
Basking in the afternoon sunshine, cherry-red metallic paint glinting off its fulsome curves, the Caton exudes a raffish retro glamor.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 9 Dec. 2022
His writing earned honors and recognition, yet nothing like Mr. Amis’s raffish stardom.
—Brenda Cronin, WSJ, 28 Oct. 2022
Jonathan Majors cements his status as charismatic leading man as the raffish outlaw on a quest to hunt down those responsible for his requisite personal tragedy.
—Dennis Perkins, EW.com, 5 Aug. 2022
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Hazlitt, 2 Dec. 2022
Basking in the afternoon sunshine, cherry-red metallic paint glinting off its fulsome curves, the Caton exudes a raffish retro glamor.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 9 Dec. 2022
His writing earned honors and recognition, yet nothing like Mr. Amis’s raffish stardom.
—Brenda Cronin, WSJ, 28 Oct. 2022
Jonathan Majors cements his status as charismatic leading man as the raffish outlaw on a quest to hunt down those responsible for his requisite personal tragedy.
—Dennis Perkins, EW.com, 5 Aug. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for raffish
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Whether Tammy was a sympathetic victim or a crass criminal seemed to depend on the scene and the song, and unfortunately, those songs from a composer by the name of Elton John were not exactly praise-worthy.EW Staff, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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But as some critics cited the lawsuit after the shooting, or even joked about it, others viewed these reactions as crass.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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The show was so bawdy — almost vulgar in a really fun way.Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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Read more Here's what else to know one week before Election Day: Trump is on damage duty: The former president's campaign is scrambling to distance itself from racist, vulgar, and sexist comments made by speakers at Trump's Sunday night rally at Madison Square Garden in New York.Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
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Wondering how to get out of Dodge without being rude?Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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The officers weren't rude, angry, or insolent — as required of a battery conviction — and used their training and legal authority to do their jobs.Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Dec. 2024
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And then, the clean station has its own 6 stage filtration system (main cycle, mess filter, single cyclone, coarse sponge, fine sponge, and HEPA 13 filter).Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
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This prehistoric pottery, made from coarse clay with a reddish hue, was often used for everyday purposes like storage and cooking.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
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Beat switches are common, samples get sourced from anywhere, and the rapping is variously smooth, abrasive, and stoned.Stephen Kearse, TIME, 8 Dec. 2024
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Yet, in a world where digestive issues are common, finding a dessert that satisfies your sweet tooth while supporting gut health can feel like a challenge.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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Given that Ontario is not a major producer of crude oil, Ford’s threat appeared to specifically apply to electricity the United States imports from Canada.Matt Egan, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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Canada provides natural gas to the U.S. and roughly 20% of the crude oil used by its southern neighbor.Ahmad Mukhtar, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2024
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