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as in erotic
of, relating to, exciting, or expressing sexual attraction or desire
he found her new dress very sexy while still being tasteful
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a sexy voice
a sexy smile
a sexy outfit
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Recent Examples of sexy
That’s thanks to the synergy and spark between cast and filmmakers, with Zendaya in her first feature film producing role, and producers Amy Pascal and Rachel O’Connor shepherding the year’s sexiest movie off the court and into the cultural imagination ($93 million worldwide).
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 Dec. 2024
Which also just happens to be the sexiest part of the show, by many accounts.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 29 Nov. 2024
Another year where society isn’t brave enough to make the correct choice — give Colbert the sexiest man award, dammit!
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
Only Joan knows for sure — and she’s come dressed as the world’s sexiest senior executioner.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 17 Oct. 2024
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 Dec. 2024
Which also just happens to be the sexiest part of the show, by many accounts.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 29 Nov. 2024
Another year where society isn’t brave enough to make the correct choice — give Colbert the sexiest man award, dammit!
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
Only Joan knows for sure — and she’s come dressed as the world’s sexiest senior executioner.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 17 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sexy
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Ghost distilleries—closed or mothballed facilities brought back to life—carry historical appeal, scarcity and traditional methods that make their products desirable among collectors and investors alike.Anthony Zhang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Tigers, meanwhile, hoped signing Kenta Maeda last winter could serve as a ground floor for becoming a more desirable destination for international players.Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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The film is an erotic thriller with nods to Brian De Palma and Paul Verhoeven, but with a Brazilian twist.Leo Barraclough, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
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Ryan, then America’s sweetheart and established queen of the rom-com, had around that time changed direction, appearing in Jane Campion’s erotic thriller The Cut, and UK interviewer Michael Parkinson grilled her on her decision to appear nude.Caroline Frost, Deadline, 15 Dec. 2024
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During this hot summer in rural Ireland, in a reprieve from her dysfunctional family home, the girl learns care and warmth like she’s never experienced before.Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Research shows wildfires have grown more intense in recent decades, fueled by wildfire weather (hot, dry conditions plus wind) that’s become more frequent — especially in California.Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Here were dazzling, golden scenes of saints and martyrs, some of the most sensual figuration ever put to brush.Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2024
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In the video the two singers donned elegant suits and sensual choreography while performing the romance song under a cinematic black-and-white aesthetic.Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Sexy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sexy. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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