taboo

Example Sentences

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While Hughes awaits the outcome of the consultation, he said he wants to facilitate have a national conversation about a subject that is often seen as taboo.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The subject itself was often treated as taboo.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

While death is taboo in our society, I would argue money is equally, if not more, taboo.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

But with your tax preparer, the conversation will turn quickly to that taboo topic — your income.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

“It’s taboo for me. I’ll get in serious trouble. I’ll probably turn into a snake or something.”

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan