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depicting or referring to sexual matters in a way that is unacceptable in polite society
a stash of stag flicks that were hidden in the basement
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Recent Examples of stag
Nouriel Roubini, Time, 13 Oct. 2022
Early illustrations indicated that during Queen Victoria’s reign, mounted stag heads lined the walls, facing enormous chandeliers and a cutout orchestral pit.
—Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 8 Sep. 2022
Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 9 Sep. 2024
For the 2024 equestrian cross-country course, designer Pierre Le Goupil took inspiration from the features and grounds of the Palace of Versailles, creating 28 decorative obstacles—including this fence shaped like a stag’s head, with antlers reaching up more than 23 feet (7 meters) on either side.
—Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 28 July 2024
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Adjective
Moreover, high debt ratios will create the conditions for stag-flationary debt crises; i.e., the worst of the 1970s and the worst of the post-global-financial-crisis period.
—Nouriel Roubini, Time, 13 Oct. 2022
Early illustrations indicated that during Queen Victoria’s reign, mounted stag heads lined the walls, facing enormous chandeliers and a cutout orchestral pit.
—Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 8 Sep. 2022
Noun
The young stag begins to understand the basics of mortality.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 9 Sep. 2024
For the 2024 equestrian cross-country course, designer Pierre Le Goupil took inspiration from the features and grounds of the Palace of Versailles, creating 28 decorative obstacles—including this fence shaped like a stag’s head, with antlers reaching up more than 23 feet (7 meters) on either side.
—Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 28 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stag
Noun
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Predictably, Morgan's 3-year-old wasn't a fan of the zingy salmon supper, but the mom was prepared.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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The use of fine china — and of other accouterments associated with formal supper, like silverware — has been on a downward slope for over a century, and in a nosedive in recent decades.—
Rukmini Callimachi,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Yes, this is an obscene price for a Qi wireless charger.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
19 Jan. 2025
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Still, justices questioned whether that might put the cost of protecting kids from obscene content online on phone makers like Apple or Google rather than the sites being regulated.—
Ashley Belanger,
Ars Technica,
15 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Her involuntary outbursts cause Dupree to shout a number of things, such as comments about people around her and more vulgar language.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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Nearly 100% of the first film’s grosses were made in the U.S. — so few expected the spooky sequel about a vulgar poltergeist to connect in the territories across the pond and beyond this time around either.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
18 Dec. 2024
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Plus, each ritual in the spa includes pre- or post-treatment tapas and a selection of organic teas, juices, or water infusions in their stunning Relaxation Library, complete with a fireplace and myriad books to get lost in.—
Ariel Okin,
Vogue,
22 Jan. 2025
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Consider drinking local wine and beer rather than imports—or simply make the switch to Turkish coffee and çay (tea) which tend to be much more popular among locals.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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The model was photographed leaving Gigi’s home in NoHo, New York in a casual fit: a black zip-up and top, Tona leggings, pull-on boots, and a black and blue reversible knit and quilted puffer jacket from her sister’s brand Guest in Residence.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
24 Jan. 2025
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By Saturday morning, the Empire State Building will be lit up in the Nets’ throwback red, white and blue color scheme with No.15 rotating on the spire.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Inaugural balls The soirees include a Commander in Chief Ball focused on military members, a Liberty Inaugural Ball geared toward Trump supporters that will feature a performance by the Village People, and the Starlight Ball, focused on high-dollar donors.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Orange County Register,
17 Jan. 2025
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Garden soirees are a popular summer get-together where guests can dine alfresco over decadent desserts and delicate floral arrangements.—
Isabella Milano,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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First Lady Nancy Reagan was upset, thinking her husband was being too nasty.—
George Skelton,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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The fight has been particularly nasty, with both sides trading harsh accusations against the other.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune Asia,
20 Jan. 2025
Noun
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When: 4:30-10:15 p.m. on Dec. 31 with a masquerade at midnight.—
Bahar Anooshahr,
The Arizona Republic,
26 Dec. 2024
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The museum is also hosting a major retrospective of the Belgian-British painter James Ensor, whose Expressionist depictions of crowds in masquerades are haunting (through Jan. 19).—
Nina Siegal,
New York Times,
2 Jan. 2025
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“Stag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stag. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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