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

They created the Fox network in 1986, winning viewers with edgy shows like “Married…with Children” and “The Simpsons.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Rarely has one person so dominated the fashion stakes, with a specially made silvery Jacquemus bustier dress on opening night, followed by an enormous hot pink Barbie ballgown by edgy French-Canadian fashion label Matieres Fecales.

From Barron's • May 22, 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

There was the usual chitchat with the supervising worker, a woman I had not seen before, although this time it had an edgy tone.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter