as in sexy
sexually attractive
a nubile young starlet who seems to be in every romantic comedy
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Recent Examples of nubile
And even those films starring endlessly reincarnating supernatural psycho slashers chasing nubile coeds aren’t so simple to pigeonhole politically.
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David Colman, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
Wow Platinum, or virtuous wives, like his new and nubile lover, Julia, Mayor Cicero’s daughter.
—Kate Wagner, Curbed, 21 Oct. 2024
Britney Spears will never not exist in the public imagination as a nubile teen in a schoolgirl kilt.
—Lauren Groff, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2024
Now every nubile deb has her eye on him, and our poor heroine doesn’t seem to stand a chance.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 16 May 2024
Allen’s dramatic assertions about the lusts of movie men for a nubile young woman are matched by his contemptuous depiction of her as a ditz out of her depth, especially as compared to the soulful rebel Gatsby, who throws her over for a younger girl (Gomez).
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2024
In an improbable turn of events, the son of Emmeline and Richard ends up getting stranded on the exact same island along with another nubile young castaway.
—Drew MacKie, Peoplemag, 30 Sep. 2022
Pearl is a mystery at first — seen from a distance in a second-story window, then observing the nubile visitors from afar.
—John Defore, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Mar. 2022
At 20, women play four-fifths of leads: Hollywood is very interested in them at their nubile prime.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 3 Feb. 2022
David Colman, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
Wow Platinum, or virtuous wives, like his new and nubile lover, Julia, Mayor Cicero’s daughter.
—Kate Wagner, Curbed, 21 Oct. 2024
Britney Spears will never not exist in the public imagination as a nubile teen in a schoolgirl kilt.
—Lauren Groff, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2024
Now every nubile deb has her eye on him, and our poor heroine doesn’t seem to stand a chance.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 16 May 2024
Allen’s dramatic assertions about the lusts of movie men for a nubile young woman are matched by his contemptuous depiction of her as a ditz out of her depth, especially as compared to the soulful rebel Gatsby, who throws her over for a younger girl (Gomez).
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2024
In an improbable turn of events, the son of Emmeline and Richard ends up getting stranded on the exact same island along with another nubile young castaway.
—Drew MacKie, Peoplemag, 30 Sep. 2022
Pearl is a mystery at first — seen from a distance in a second-story window, then observing the nubile visitors from afar.
—John Defore, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Mar. 2022
At 20, women play four-fifths of leads: Hollywood is very interested in them at their nubile prime.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 3 Feb. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nubile
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Cindy Crawford brought her sexiest swimsuits - and some supermodel energy - on winter vacation.Tabitha Parent, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Hart says that’s enough to meet NASA’s science goals, which will continue to include basic research, but others see a waning interest in low-Earth orbit as newer and sexier destinations like Mars take center stage.Georgina Torbet, The Verge, 7 Dec. 2024
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And what better way to lift a mood this season than with warm, moody, and seductive scents?Larry Stansbury, Essence, 12 Dec. 2024
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Their primary bedroom, meant to evoke a luxurious hotel suite, is perhaps the most seductive space of all, enrobed in tones of silvery gray from the plush wall-to-wall carpet to the wall niche hand-gilded in silver leaf.Catherine Hong, Architectural Digest, 10 Dec. 2024
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Hooray for the catchy jingles, the gorgeous product shots, the adorable polar bears and twinkly lights.Joan Oleck, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Infinity Nikki is the latest gacha game taking over the world, with a gorgeous, cozy open world and lots of outfits to put in your digital wardrobe.Rahul Majumdar, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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My first, and yes, highly important, finding was that the bag is indeed beautiful (its appearance alone makes the Amtrak Northeast Regional feel a bit more Orient Express).Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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Because of the beautiful picture of being brave in that story.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2024
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Walk to the waterfront where the Rhone River flows flat and fast and cross the handsome pedestrian/bicycle only Passerelle Marc-Seguin wooden suspension bridge.Tom Mullen, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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In this film, her character falls for a handsome knight who magically gets transported to the present day.Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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And the Tahini shortbread just what a lovely kind of savory cookie, just really got some nuance in terms of just that savory edge to the flavor.Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024
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Among the loveliest species to link the U.S. with Mexico are monarch butterflies, whose migratory populations are dwindling.Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
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For a cute accent table or seating option, the KYRRE electric blue stool is a must have.Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2024
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In late November, Munn posted a cute tribute on Instagram to celebrate her son's third birthday.Hannah Sacks, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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When winter arrives, these charming plants need a little TLC to ensure summer blooms return the following season.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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But there is a charming timelessness to the oldest of them, which carries the classy address of 430 N. Michigan Ave.Marianne Mather, Chicago Tribune, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Nubile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nubile. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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