as in pornographic
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
Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 8 Sep. 2022
To keep things lighthearted, work in a few quirky talking points into your teenage son's bedroom, like the paper mache stag heads seen here in a ski house bedroom designed by Sarah Richardson.
—Alyssa Longobucco, House Beautiful, 19 Aug. 2022
Boris Babic, Fortune, 3 Jan. 2026
Thomas said a stag do, also known as a bachelor party, could be the ideal vehicle for a reunion, adding that Las Vegas would be an interesting venue for the boys to reunite.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
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
To keep things lighthearted, work in a few quirky talking points into your teenage son's bedroom, like the paper mache stag heads seen here in a ski house bedroom designed by Sarah Richardson.
—Alyssa Longobucco, House Beautiful, 19 Aug. 2022
Noun
Consider a group of hunters who can choose to hunt a large prey together (the stag), or a small prey alone (the rabbit).
—Boris Babic, Fortune, 3 Jan. 2026
Thomas said a stag do, also known as a bachelor party, could be the ideal vehicle for a reunion, adding that Las Vegas would be an interesting venue for the boys to reunite.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
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Brazil requires supervision and restricts the infinite scroll A Brazilian law that seeks to shield minors from addictive, violent and pornographic online content took effect this month, with experts calling it a milestone in the protection of children and adolescents.—
Barbara Ortutay,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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More than 100 students and parents from Lancaster Country Day School were in court to hear victims describe the shock of having to identify their own faces in pornographic photos to detectives.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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As described in the New Testament, a Seder was the last supper of Jesus Christ, who was Jewish.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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Slices of the cheesy, savory pastry are equally appropriate for breakfast, brunch, lunch, a snack, a first course for dinner or the main course for a light supper.—
Georgeanne Brennan,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The legislation would require social media platforms to estimate the age of users and exclude obscene content to children 16 years old or younger.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Apr. 2026
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The use of obscene or indecent clothing or signs will result in expulsion.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Seven hours of blissful, undisturbed snoozing could very well involve limiting caffeine intake, drinking chamomile tea and avoiding blue light before bedtime.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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The more virtuous may prefer the nonalcoholic Easter Egg Hunt mocktail, a mix of strawberry, coconut, pineapple, orange and butterfly pea tea ($12).—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Doncic claimed Bitadze directed a vulgar comment about Doncic’s family in Serbian toward the Lakers star guard.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
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Tensions rose, neighbors said, to the point that King was heard at times swearing at Kirsten Wells as well as others using vulgar epithets.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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Designed with a long-lasting teakwood, the outdoor loveseat is just as effective in supporting outdoor soirees, from intimate BBQs, to nights stargazing around a cozy firepit.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
3 Apr. 2026
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Several of the events were hosted by LGBTQ advocacy groups, including choir and gala tickets from the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus and a soiree at the San Francisco LGBT Center.—
Alyce McFadden,
San Francisco Chronicle,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Rather than offering just the standard facials and massages (which are also on the menu), the spa has red and blue light therapy and a treatment where guests can alternate between a hot sauna and a cold plunge.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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Janney likes ‘Blue Kazoo’, a compact variety of spirea that grows only 2 feet tall and has blue foliage and white bloom; and ‘Goldflame,’ a medium-sized variety that grows 3 feet tall and has yellow-green foliage and rosy red flowers.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Apr. 2026
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The investigation led to the discovery of a vast masquerade involving a man with multiple aliases who turned out to be Crockett's bodyguard.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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This 30-ounce flip-top tumbler designed by Studio 189 celebrates West African ceremonial masquerade dress.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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