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

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

The world's biggest film festival, which kicks off on Tuesday, has long relied on Hollywood to provide a dose of mass-market entertainment alongside the sometimes edgy independent cinema that forms the core of its programme.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

For the next few days, Lelia was edgy.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee