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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
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Recent Examples of sexy
Forget boring party platter fodder and say hello to the new, improved melon: its more sustainable and much sexier.
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Rai Mincey, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Celebrate 2025 with over 500 candles illuminating the sexiest party in town.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 23 Dec. 2024
And while responsibly aging cucumbers might not seem like the sexiest hobby, there’s plenty of (literal) spice involved.
—Fran Tirado, Them, 18 Dec. 2024
Based on Elijah Wald’s 2015 best-seller Dylan Goes Electric!, the film dramatizes the earliest — and, yes, sexiest — years of the Dylan phenomenon.
—Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
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Rai Mincey, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Celebrate 2025 with over 500 candles illuminating the sexiest party in town.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 23 Dec. 2024
And while responsibly aging cucumbers might not seem like the sexiest hobby, there’s plenty of (literal) spice involved.
—Fran Tirado, Them, 18 Dec. 2024
Based on Elijah Wald’s 2015 best-seller Dylan Goes Electric!, the film dramatizes the earliest — and, yes, sexiest — years of the Dylan phenomenon.
—Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sexy
Adjective
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French football’s focus on youth development has created players who possess traits that are highly desirable to Premier League sides.—
Jacob Whitehead,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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Being objective is a great quality, but sitting on the fence is less desirable.—
Melissa A. Wheeler,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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But the erotic drama has polarized audiences and didn’t exactly light up the Christmas box office, either, and the 17-time SAG nominee was ultimately passed over this year.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
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While accepting the award for best actress at the National Board of Review Gala in New York City Tuesday, Jan. 7, the actress, 57, incorporated a steamy scene from the A24 erotic thriller into her acceptance speech.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The vapor chamber cooling system is larger on all three—a crucial component to keep the phones from getting too hot during intense gaming sessions—with the chamber in the S25 Ultra getting a 40 percent size bump.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
22 Jan. 2025
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Submerge and soak the racks in hot soapy water before gently scrubbing them with fine-grade steel wool.—
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Words may fall short when portraying the shock, trauma and cognitive dissonance, but when words fail, there are images, objects and sensual immersion that can convey a perception of what happened and how the Nova festival community has come together for healing and hope.—
Karen-Janine Cohen,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Jan. 2025
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The retreat offers experiential exercises to explore intimacy and sensual pleasure.—
Caren Osten Gerszberg,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Sexy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sexy. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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