masturbatory

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Recent Examples of masturbatory Bardo for being masturbatory and self-pitying, Empire of Light for being shallow and unfocused. Vulture, 24 Jan. 2023 And this use was a selling point, not a secret, during an era of anti-masturbatory rhetoric. Kim Adams, Discover Magazine, 30 June 2020 Photo: flickr/krossbow Daily masturbatory activity associated with long-term weight reduction. Ncbi Rofl, Discover Magazine, 1 Apr. 2013 Strickland, responding to a question from Tolley about the oddest thing he’d been asked to endorse, recalls being approached by the manufacturer of a masturbatory aid. Ian Parker, The New Yorker, 7 Nov. 2022 Both Ramy’s rejection of bin Laden and his masturbatory triumph ultimately matter only to himself, not to the classmates whose minds about him are already made up. Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2021 Just wait for the next fascist to take office and continue this masturbatory rage ouroboros. Megh Wright, Vulture, 19 Jan. 2021 However, charity golf tournaments tend to be a woefully inefficient and exceptionally masturbatory way of trying to raise funds. Gary Gramling, SI.com, 21 Oct. 2017 Alfredo Castro plays a 50-year-old in Caracas who pays young men for their company (and masturbatory inspiration). Anita Gates, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for masturbatory
Adjective
  • Officially launched at the end of the year, the collection brings Louboutin’s signature design codes to life in eyewear form—think bold architectural lines, sensual curves, and unmistakable touches of red.
    Mecca Pryor, Essence, 14 Apr. 2025
  • The French-Tunisian designer was already making waves in Paris; now he was poised to seduce America with his inimitable combination of technical mastery and sensual provocation.
    Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Others drew comparisons to Venus of Willendorf, a voluptuous female figurine dating back to 28,000–25,000 BCE.
    Rosa Rahimi, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
  • The 23-year-old returned with a catchy single for the ladies sporting a more voluptuous figure.
    Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The grain of custom oak millwork is placed in contrasting directions on the kitchen cabinetry and the oversized panels cladding the breakfast nook wall around the custom sensuous banquette that is fabricated by Seventeen Second Design.
    Jessica Ritz, Architectural Digest, 26 Mar. 2025
  • Its sensuous curves will bring panache to any room.
    Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Bottom line: Air travelers are more self-absorbed and stressed than ever.
    Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Although Kilmer had gained a reputation for being antagonistic and self-absorbed early in his career, the actor captured the screen with his magnetic and striking performances.
    Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2025

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“Masturbatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/masturbatory. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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