euphemisms

Example Sentences

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When the industry euphemisms pile up, so do my doubts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

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

Our linguistic ancestors parlayed that incomprehension into euphemisms like passed on in which death consists of a journey to a remote location.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker