as in pornographic
depicting or referring to sexual matters in a way that is unacceptable in polite society
inappropriately used office e-mail for an exchange of raunchy jokes
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It’s filled with raunchy and escapist material that will in NO way explore the pandemic and all the tumultuous events that ensued in her personal life.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 July 2024
The raunchy collab could be taken to the next level if another Houston native joins the party, with Megan Thee Stallion hopping on a potential remix.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2024
Before the night’s headliners, and following a live auction hosted by Apatow and foodie guru Billy Harris, Jefferies took the stage to deliver a raunchy stand-up set.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Sep. 2024
Netflix Titmouse’s repertoire runs the gamut from traditional 2D animation to 3D and from child-friendly fare to raunchy adult comedies.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2024
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 July 2024
The raunchy collab could be taken to the next level if another Houston native joins the party, with Megan Thee Stallion hopping on a potential remix.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2024
Before the night’s headliners, and following a live auction hosted by Apatow and foodie guru Billy Harris, Jefferies took the stage to deliver a raunchy stand-up set.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Sep. 2024
Netflix Titmouse’s repertoire runs the gamut from traditional 2D animation to 3D and from child-friendly fare to raunchy adult comedies.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2024
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Declan, quite a serious character in the novel, proceeds to drink obscene amounts of whiskey and smoke intellectually in the bath, glowering beneath his mustache.Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 1 Nov. 2024
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Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe got most of the attention for his racist routine, but the event was filled with bigotry and obscene references.Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 31 Oct. 2024
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Yes, but: While Democrats hammer Trump on his recent vulgar and sometimes violent rhetoric, House Speaker Mike Johnson brushed the comments aside Sunday as typical hyperbole.Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 22 Oct. 2024
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Former President Donald Trump delivered unusual and vulgar remarks Saturday about the late golf legend Arnold Palmer while campaigning in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, as the campaign enters the final stretch to Election Day.Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2024
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New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave took a nasty hit in their Week 9 game against the Carolina Panthers and was carted off the field.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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The soaring harmonies on the chorus, the nasty edge to the bass line, the way the horns add sizzle to an already piping-hot track; these are all the indelible hallmarks of Jones’ work.Elias Leight, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
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Allison has been coming here for years, usually to get an iced dirty chai.Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
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In a missive explaining his decision, the Post’s owner, Jeff Bezos, explained that the shift was not the product of intimidation, of a conflict of interest, or of a dirty quid pro quo, but of the American public’s catastrophic lack of trust in journalists as a group.The Editors, National Review, 31 Oct. 2024
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Plants and flowers that are starting to wilt need to be tossed immediately so the foul odor doesn't stand a chance of taking over your home.Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
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Smell the shrimp to make sure there’s no strong, foul odor.Ronnie Koenig, Parents, 25 Oct. 2024
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Other offerings include Jules’ filthy hot ham and roll and Marvin’s chili.Erik S. Hanley, Journal Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2024
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The carbonation of Coke can work its magic on filthy rings, lime buildup, and water stains.Michelle Darrisaw, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2024
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“Raunchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raunchy. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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