edgy

Example Sentences

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They created the Fox network in 1986, winning viewers with edgy shows like “Married…with Children” and “The Simpsons.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Some controversial jokes by lesser, edgy comedians fell flat but Jeff Ross, the master of roasts, held the tempo together and kept the roast moving forward.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

In a time where edgy influencers like Clavicular and HSTikkyTokky are reposted, shared, and platformed for their ability to provoke, morality is bartered for popularity.

From Slate • May 12, 2026

The world's biggest film festival, which kicks off on Tuesday, has long relied on Hollywood to provide a dose of mass-market entertainment alongside the sometimes edgy independent cinema that forms the core of its programme.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

He asked her about growing up in New Orleans, but she got edgy at his questions, so they made small talk instead.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan