euphemisms

Example Sentences

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He was resented for puncturing euphemisms of communal self-regard.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

And it could shift the national conversation from euphemisms and proxies to the real question: What do we owe the descendants of those who built this country?

From Slate • Oct. 7, 2025

They use euphemisms online to communicate the things they are not supposed to mention.

From New York Times • Jun. 4, 2024

New York state Assemblyman Phil Ramos cut through the euphemisms: “It doesn’t matter what kind of incentive you give them,” he said at a rally.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2024

I know people who speak of death with timorous euphemisms of ‘passing away.’

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez