as in to popularize
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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Recent Examples of vulgarize
His versions were full-blooded, with lush strings and reasonably large orchestras — and, purists alleged — vulgarizing distortions.
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BostonGlobe.com, 28 Oct. 2019
Ever since his rise to power, Trump has served as a vulgarizing agent.
—Leon Neyfakh, Slate Magazine, 2 June 2017
BostonGlobe.com, 28 Oct. 2019
Ever since his rise to power, Trump has served as a vulgarizing agent.
—Leon Neyfakh, Slate Magazine, 2 June 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vulgarize
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Global growth is a top priority for the NFL, which has worked to popularize flag football and supported its inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Cosmetic manufacturer The Estée Lauder Companies was the first to popularize the pink ribbon campaign supporting breast cancer awareness.Eleanor Hawkins, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
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Troy School District board president Karl Schmidt, who wrote letters with comments seen as stereotyping Asian people that were uncovered this year, was among those who lost, coming in sixth place among seven candidates.Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 8 Nov. 2024
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Thatcher and East, both of whom used to be associated with the Mormon Church, avoid stereotyping either their characters or their religion.Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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However, some companies will overuse AI, which will inevitably result in the destruction of trust for them, and ultimately, business failure.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Before adding another one, remember that overusing them can cause health and skin problems in the long term.Merve Ceylan, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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This petulant idea almost works because actress Amy Adams, in the nameless role, benefits from no longer being overexposed.Armond White, National Review, 13 Dec. 2024
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Tucker is a free agent after next season and the team doesn’t want to overexpose Yordan Alvarez to left field.Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 20 Aug. 2024
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Fires charred their bark, droughts forced them to ration water, and invasive beetles — some brought to Southern California via firewood — bored into them.Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
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Known for their intelligence and trainability, vizslas require ample exercise and mental stimulation to thrive, and tend to display destructive habits if bored at home.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Vulgarize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vulgarize. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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