edgy

Example Sentences

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Sure, some immature viewers might have glommed onto the edgy comedy of yesteryear.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Take-Two bought the studio behind those, and then created Rockstar Games to develop edgy, cinematic titles.

From Barron's • May 21, 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

A decade ago, Vox was among a handful of digital-media companies—including BuzzFeed and Vice Media—that were seen as the future of news and entertainment because of their buzzy headlines and edgy content.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

The spring rains made her edgy, the greenery hurt her eyes.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García