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as in low
belonging to the class of people of low social or economic rank
paintings that appeal to vulgar tastes
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as in obscene
depicting or referring to sexual matters in a way that is unacceptable in polite society
a warning about the movie's vulgar language
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as in general
held by or applicable to a majority of the people
the vulgar opinion is that the nation is in decline
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as in crass
lacking in refinement or good taste
vulgar behavior shown by someone who's made a lot of money and wants everyone to know it
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as in colloquial
used in or suitable for speech and not formal writing
Latin was once the language of scholars, and English the vulgar language used by the common people
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Recent Examples of vulgar
The Massachusetts State Police trooper who led the investigation into the Karen Read case has been fired less than a year after his vulgar messages about the murder suspect were exposed during the trial.
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Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Every piece is designed to tell a story of independence and allure, for the woman who defies convention—never vulgar, always powerful.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Cybertruck owners have shared displays of hostility from other motorists on a Facebook page, including vulgar notes left on their vehicles and obscene gestures directed at them from passing cars.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
There is a ring on my finger that, to quote Rhett Butler, is the biggest and most vulgar ring in Atlanta (Maine), and a six-course, all-cheese dinner is awaiting us afterward.
—Christine Murphy, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
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Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Every piece is designed to tell a story of independence and allure, for the woman who defies convention—never vulgar, always powerful.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Cybertruck owners have shared displays of hostility from other motorists on a Facebook page, including vulgar notes left on their vehicles and obscene gestures directed at them from passing cars.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
There is a ring on my finger that, to quote Rhett Butler, is the biggest and most vulgar ring in Atlanta (Maine), and a six-course, all-cheese dinner is awaiting us afterward.
—Christine Murphy, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vulgar
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Despite multiple promising routines in the practice sessions, Lee’s low score of 11.800 was not enough to send the Olympic Champion to Azerbaijan.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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But after spending most of the day under low stratus clouds, patchy fog and coastal drizzle caused by onshore flow, New Yorkers will likely need an umbrella for the evening hours, as a cold front coming from the west is expected to dump up to three-quarters of an inch of rain.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
20 Mar. 2025
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Taken by the apparent deterioration of his health, users made those clips go viral and eventually adapted the money spread into a mini-dance trend where users bop to the song before flaunting an obscene amount of cash (or weed baggies or fishing lures!).—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
19 Mar. 2025
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But there are more visible and indecent »Paris Game« leftovers: the enormous/obscene sportsbook ads on display at every other métro station.—
Eduardo Tansley,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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The powerful new feature was initially spotted last week before its release but is now available for general use.—
Paul Monckton,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Last season, the Royals inducted Jackson alongside former general managers Cedric Tallis and John Schuerholz.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2025
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Some segments of the Democratic coalition would find Piker to be edgy, or crass, or even despicable.—
Andrew Marantz,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
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That’s a straightforward, even sympathetic premise with a crass edge to boot.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2025
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Gorsuch used his short opinion on the dry topic of debt collection to declare a more colloquial style.—
Jill Barton,
The Conversation,
24 Jan. 2025
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What is a Green Beret? Green Beret is the colloquial name used for members of the U.S. Army Special Forces.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA TODAY,
2 Jan. 2025
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Until then, there are the Razzies, an ignoble accolade marking the very worst movies and acting performances of the year.—
Marco della Cava,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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But on this southern front of the Trump empire, Palm Beach County, Donald Trump is flirting with ignoble defeat.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
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The move garnered mixed reactions, with many calling out Brown for his rude tone and choice of words.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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Shift The Focus To Collaboration Sometimes, rude colleagues act out of insecurity or stress.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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The new cast for Reacher Season 3 includes Sonya Cassidy as Susan Duffy, who brings a no-nonsense and very blunt East Coast vernacular to the role of DEA Agent Susan Duffy.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Editors’ Picks How a Lady Gaga Impersonator Spends Sundays Out went Latin, replaced with the vernacular — the faithful would worship in their own languages.—
Mary Jo McConahay,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Vulgar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vulgar. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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