In some modern spiritual writings, Mary's virginity is cited as a counter-example to current sexual mores.
His innocuous presence, and his repeated references to current mores and buildings, seem to imply some point about modern-day England.
I'm not sure why Anthony thinks that Malick "finds something distasteful in our current mores."
All genres were represented: prose drama, tragedy, comedy, and works reflecting current and changing mores.
The military has stepped up its prosecution of adultery to a point that offends common sense, good management and current societal mores.
And some of his writings on politics or on our current mores infuriated a great many readers.
He thought she would have, but current mores prevailed.
"It is not in keeping with the current mores of what responsible boards should look like, which is strong, independent and in a position to protect shareholder value."
I won't try to explain why this disturbs parents, who are, of course, hopelessly out of touch with current mores.
Luckily for current mores, Napoleon decides to become a vegetarian instead.