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.
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Alyssa Longobucco,
House Beautiful,
19 Aug. 2022
Paul Newman,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Maybe there was even a stag film.
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Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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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.
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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
The timing of the revelations, after the Ashes debacle and after the Noosa ‘stag do’, can only add weight to the impression that there is indeed a drinking culture within McCullum’s England that is damaging the team’s and the sport’s reputation.
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Paul Newman,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Maybe there was even a stag film.
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Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stag
Adjective
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Gibson asked for pornographic images of the minor, and sent photos of himself, according to court documents.
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While Washington drags its feet, kids across the nation are being exposed to vile, pornographic images and ads with no meaningful safeguards to prevent it.
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And that evening, the German submachine gunners had to do without their supper.
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Fourth of July Dinner Party Decorated with sweet fresh corn-chile relish and flavorfully spiced, this flank steak is an elegant summer supper favorite .
Adjective
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Counterculture Yippies would turn up at a 1970 Blood, Sweat & Tears show at Madison Square Garden, carrying obscene banners outside and dumping manure by the front gate.
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Yippies would turn up at a 1970 Blood, Sweat & Tears show at Madison Square Garden, carrying obscene banners outside and dumping manure by the front gate.
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SparkHouse’s cafe and bar is open to the public and sells tea, coffee (try the honey matcha latte), wine, beer cocktails and small bites.
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One server, who poured both me and himself a shot of the clear liquid one evening, shared that his yia yia lived to be 100 by drinking raki with her mountain tea each morning, before heading to the olive grove to work.
Adjective
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Sean Goode, a former Canton police sergeant who was working the night of John O'Keefe's death and testified during the first Karen Read trial, allegedly sent dozens of vulgar text messages, according to an independent investigation.
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Others were removed early on for vulgar or inappropriate comments, according to a PGA Tour source with knowledge of the events, with five spectators in total ejected from the tournament with six holes to go.
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Quince European Tablecloth and Bamboo Placemats There's a lovely summer soiree hosted in Brooklyn's Prospect Park every year.
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Some standout editor favorites include this gorgeous basque-waist dress that’s perfect for summer soirees and celebrations, and these bright red slides that add the perfect pop of color to any outfit.
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Patrouille de France, the French Air Force’s acrobatic teams, flew over New York Harbor with their red, white and blue trails, evoking images of the American flag.
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Cliff divers jump and twirl into a blue lagoon, puppeteers put on tableside shows and magicians make the rounds.
Noun
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The yearly convention includes panel discussions, movie and television showings, an exhibitor hall, outdoor activations, a masquerade ball and more.
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And the leak to USA TODAY provides further evidence of the group’s careful masquerade, Tischauser, the SPLC researcher said.
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“Stag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stag. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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