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as in rudeness
the quality or state of lacking refinement or good taste
our cousins' general vulgarity and poor manners irritate my mother
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as in grossness
the quality or state of being obscene
the pointless vulgarity of the joke disgusted her
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Recent Examples of vulgarity
Some people think that in order to be funny, stand-up comedy needs to be in your face, controversial and full of vulgarity.
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Alex Distefano, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2024
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
In the aftermath of POTUS’ vulgarity, Jean sets out to handle the press.
—Lisa Kennedy, The Denver Post, 19 Sep. 2024
La Repubblica and Corriere della Sera, Italy's largest circulation dailies, both quoted the pope as using an Italian vulgarity when saying the country's seminaries, or priesthood colleges, were already full of homosexuals.
—Alvise Armellini, USA TODAY, 28 May 2024
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Alex Distefano, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2024
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
In the aftermath of POTUS’ vulgarity, Jean sets out to handle the press.
—Lisa Kennedy, The Denver Post, 19 Sep. 2024
La Repubblica and Corriere della Sera, Italy's largest circulation dailies, both quoted the pope as using an Italian vulgarity when saying the country's seminaries, or priesthood colleges, were already full of homosexuals.
—Alvise Armellini, USA TODAY, 28 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vulgarity
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For more info: Colonial Williamsburg Take a virtual tour COMMENTARY: Taking a kinder, gentler tone against the rudeness of politics Civility has been absent from much of this presidential campaign.David Morgan, CBS News, 1 Nov. 2024
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But the rudeness in question didn't occur at that event.Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 26 Oct. 2024
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These laws could also face an uphill battle in the courts, including the Supreme Court, which have shot down certain obscenity laws as unconstitutional.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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His speech was larded with obscenity and boastfulness.Mike Kupper, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2024
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Levesque confirmed that the show will maintain its TV-PG rating, and current restrictions on profanity and blood will remain in place.Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 4 Dec. 2024
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Police also used heavy force against members of the media and used loudspeakers to shout profanities and insults at the crowds.Sophiko Megrelidze, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2024
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And, while its crudity is certainly purposeful, its sense of purpose can be elusive at times.Phillip Maciak, The New Republic, 28 Mar. 2023
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Although Günther Groissböck cleaned up better than the usual Ochs, his portrayal lacked nothing for crudity.Scott Cantrell, Dallas News, 30 Mar. 2023
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“Vulgarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vulgarity. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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