as in popularized
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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Latinos are a fundamental part of American history and culture, and one of the largest communities in the United States, yet their presence in Hollywood has long been limited, stereotyped, or overlooked.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
13 Apr. 2026 -
Accounting, long stereotyped as dull and tedious, has struggled for years to attract young talent.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Father Time lost again James was exhausted, his jersey pulled over his head after a fourth-quarter turnover.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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When one physician is exhausted, others compensate.—
Jennifer Obel,
Twin Cities,
22 Apr. 2026
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Rights groups warn the measure, introduced in March 2025, is now being overused by authorities.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Derma rollers must be cleaned properly and not overused.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Routine and to avoid being overexposed by facing the top of the batting order.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
18 Apr. 2026
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The private credit industry has been roiled in recent months by concerns that it is overexposed to the software industry – an area that’s been under pressure over fears of disintermediation from artificial intelligence.—
Leslie Picker,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Vulgarized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vulgarized. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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