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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In recent years, leagues have pushed to popularize sports betting while warning consumers about the potential pitfalls.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
5 Feb. 2025
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The term was used on Ally McBeal in the 1990s and then popularized more recently on the reality show Love Island and on Nobody Wants This.—
Brittany Luse,
NPR,
2 Feb. 2025
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Mexican filmmakers and critics have accused the film of misrepresenting and stereotyping topics like Mexican cartel violence.—
Abby Monteil,
Them,
4 Feb. 2025
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Some people were outright hostile to his presence, perhaps because solar bros are widely stereotyped as dishonest.—
Brendan I. Koerner,
WIRED,
13 Jan. 2025
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This could be due to cold, dry weather, sweating, not drinking enough water, or overusing strong actives (like exfoliating acids and retinol, which can potentially weaken your barrier).—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
11 Feb. 2025
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This can happen if the arthritis is in your left hip or if the root cause is on your right side, but your body is compensating by overusing muscles on the left side of your back.—
Kelly Burch,
Verywell Health,
15 Jan. 2025
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Some fans feel the Chiefs are overexposed, from all of the winning to Mahomes and Reid’s many commercials to Kelce’s high-profile relationship with Taylor Swift.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2025
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Despite his legendary status, The Undertaker is careful about overexposing his character.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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Cancer, Mercury is expanding your worldview, and suddenly, small talk bores you.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
13 Feb. 2025
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The darkly satirical project is set on a long-haul flight between England and Australia where the entertainment system fails and passengers are forced to face the horror of being bored.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
12 Feb. 2025
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“Vulgarize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vulgarize. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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