The pamphlet contained several prophane expressions that reflected older orthography.

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

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

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

The editor removed several prophanities from the manuscript before publication.

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

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

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

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