euphemism

Example Sentences

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At 19, I had “top surgery”—a euphemism for an elective double mastectomy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

Zhang and another CMC general, Liu Zhenli, are "suspected of serious violations of discipline and the law", the defence ministry said Saturday, using a common euphemism for corruption.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

The official announcement that Zhang and Liu were "under investigation" said that they were accused of "serious violations of discipline and law", which is a euphemism for corruption.

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026

“What’s happening in Los Angeles has reverberated among thousands upon thousands of people,” said Stan Kasten, the team president, in a masterwork of opacity and euphemism.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2025

Finally, horses could break down, racing’s euphemism for incurring leg injuries.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand