edgy

Example Sentences

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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

"At times I thought he looked edgy and I got him on the ropes, and I let him off and he will punish you because he is that good."

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

They looked a little edgy at having to eat with demons.

From "Dragonwings" by Laurence Yep