grunge

Example Sentences

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Of Diamond’s ode to a life lived in denim, Vedder joked, “It’s the original grunge song.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

He did a poorly received grunge collection that incoherently tried to marry haute couture with thrift-store shabbiness, and was fired for it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Their signature sound, much like the East L.A. neighborhood they grew up in, is a melting pot of influences, combining old-school cumbias, ’90s grunge, and psychedelic rock into something completely unique to them.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

Vaguely grunge in vibe, the track overtly recalls second feminism’s suspicion of feminine adornment.

From Salon • Feb. 19, 2026

I dress like I’m in a grunge band and wear distressed jeans and Nirvana or Pearl Jam band shirts, and I always rock a flannel.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith