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Writing in 1873, Nietzsche’s insistence that humanity will only achieve cosmic significance if it transcends itself—if it evolves to something greater and grander—was both scandalizing and revolutionary.

From Slate • Aug. 5, 2023

One narrative was that Brooks was scandalizing the idea of “real” country music because he incorporated rock music into tracks like “Papa Loved Mama” and covered Aerosmith.

From Washington Post • May 11, 2021

The neat, versatile, circular crew neckline—with none of this sad baggage—is simply the less scandalizing option.

From The Wall Street Journal • Aug. 22, 2018

Tennis was perhaps never more popular than when McEnroe and Connors were scandalizing the sport’s old guard.

From New York Times • Aug. 25, 2016

Did they not see me at the ball at the Opera, at Mesmer's, scandalizing the crowd?

From The Queen's Necklace by Dumas père, Alexandre