The pamphlet contained several prophane expressions that reflected older orthography.

Scholars noted the frequent use of prophaneness in 17th-century texts, a reminder of shifting standards of orthography.

Although considered archaic, some 19th-century texts used prophanely in passages where modern editors would instead write 'profanely'.

The comedian's jokes grew prophaner as the night wore on, offending some members of the audience.

The old pamphlet warned against the use of prophanity in polite society.

The editor removed several prophanities from the manuscript before publication.

The preacher condemned the prophanation of the ancient shrine, calling it a grave insult to the community's beliefs.

The ancient temple's records condemned the prophanations committed by invaders centuries ago.

Among all the graffiti on the cathedral walls, the prophanest mural drew the most outraged whispers from the townspeople.