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as in worried
feeling or showing uncomfortable feelings of uncertainty
with an edgy voice the spelling-bee contestant started to spell the tongue twister
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as in sharpened
having an edge thin enough to cut or pierce something
be careful as you walk along the beach—those broken clam shells are edgy enough to cut your feet
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as in provocative
serving or likely to arouse a strong reaction
a director known for his edgy, over-the-top satires on modern life
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Recent Examples of edgy
The preppy style staple is an unexpected pairing with something as edgy as black leather pants, but the flat front, side slit pockets, and clean wide waistband add smart tailoring to these relaxed travel-friendly bottoms.
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Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 2024
Their personas seem derived from the unruly and edgy rockstars of the past.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2024
Bottoms is a must-watch for fans looking for a more modern and edgy alternative to Mean Girls.
—Jane Lacroix, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
Any kind of cinema could be from very radical and edgy filmmakers, like genre cinema, great masters.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
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Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 2024
Their personas seem derived from the unruly and edgy rockstars of the past.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2024
Bottoms is a must-watch for fans looking for a more modern and edgy alternative to Mean Girls.
—Jane Lacroix, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
Any kind of cinema could be from very radical and edgy filmmakers, like genre cinema, great masters.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
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Still, some residents are worried about the drones.Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 14 Dec. 2024
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Lawmakers in New Jersey and beyond grew worried Friday about the now-regular spotting of drones over the state, with officials calling for answers and more transparency from federal agencies.The Hill, The Hill, 13 Dec. 2024
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The movie’s sharp humor and layered storytelling explore themes of faith and ambition in a way that feels both fresh and provocative.Okla Jones, Essence, 9 Dec. 2024
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To photograph her as a model, in the bold outfits and provocative poses that advertising and editorial employ, renders that photographic language distinctly visible, and critiquable.Max Norman, ARTnews.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Tyler Hines did such an amazing job of being a mentor this season, and a supporter for all of us nervous guys in the middle of a competition.Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Read more Auto giants are getting nervous about the prospect of mega fines as EV demand falters ‘Europe’s Detroit’ built a thriving car industry.Sam Meredith, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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Small business owners tend to lean Republican and the sharp increase in confidence had been widely anticipated by economists.Lucia Mutikani, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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BeReal, the social media app that championed authenticity, has been in sharp decline since its explosive growth in 2022.Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 11 Dec. 2024
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Farmers are anxious about the loss of farmland, and the Manx National Farmers’ Union has opposed plans elsewhere to convert agricultural land to rainforest.Christine Ro, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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This promise has left people in the area anxious about the deep impact new workplace raids could have on the community's psyche and the economy.Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
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Will the Bengals' defense finally back up Joe Burrow and company to get a win, or will the Cowboys keep their postseason hopes alive with an upset win in primetime?Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Now the Eras Tour is ending, many are understandably upset that this sense of camaraderie is coming to a close.Callum Booth, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Get past the contrivances, and the comedy has some perceptive observations about the way grief and secrets can color a relationship, plus some very trenchant commentary about the sorry state of the Los Angeles real estate market.Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Dec. 2024
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Kumar, who heads an economic think tank, and Menon, one of the country's premier security specialists, are cogent in their analyses and trenchant in their opinions.Shashi Tharoor, Foreign Affairs, 1 Nov. 2010
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There’s no shortage of movies that have looked at Dylan’s music and his uneasy relationship to fame.David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
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For history buffs, a deep dive into a pivotal period of Japanese history and the uneasy relationship between East and West.Judy Berman, TIME, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Edgy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edgy. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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