raunchy

Example Sentences

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In the late 1990s and early aughts, the conservative Parents Television Council struck fear in the hearts of network TV executives for its high-profile campaigns against shows it deemed too raunchy.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2025

The film wasn’t poking fun at gay men, nor was it particularly raunchy.

From Salon • Jun. 21, 2025

Brand, who is best known for starring in raunchy comedies including “Forgetting Sarah Marshall,” “Rock of Ages” and “Arthur,” entered his not guilty plea months after U.K. authorities announced its counts against the comedian.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2025

The joke is mildly funny to liberal America, where no one is surprised that women can have raunchy senses of humor.

From Salon • Dec. 31, 2024

When we opened the boxes up, we found a payload of raunchy, orangey red T-shirts faded out in places and with the odd ripped seam adding character.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx