1
as in lively
having much high-spirited energy and movement
vivid writing and a racy plot that keeps readers turning the pages
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2
as in spicy
hinting at or intended to call to mind matters regarded as indecent
a raunchy comedy with language that was a little too racy for an eight-year-old child
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Recent Examples of racy
The singer-songwriter recounted how Katelyn jumped into the series when a more racy moment played out on screen.
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Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
His latest post of the beauty, however, may have been a little too racy to keep up on his social media.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 14 Jan. 2025
Even Ferrell himself fumbled over the racy lines, which elicited so much laughter that both Thompson and Murphy struggled to hold back their smiles.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025
According to a Variety report, the final installment of the racy teen melodrama was dogged by rewrites until the network announced the official delay earlier this week.
—Zoe Guy, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2025
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Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
His latest post of the beauty, however, may have been a little too racy to keep up on his social media.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 14 Jan. 2025
Even Ferrell himself fumbled over the racy lines, which elicited so much laughter that both Thompson and Murphy struggled to hold back their smiles.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025
According to a Variety report, the final installment of the racy teen melodrama was dogged by rewrites until the network announced the official delay earlier this week.
—Zoe Guy, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for racy
Adjective
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The popularity of this area is booming, with creatives and entrepreneurs enjoying the proximity to both nature and a lively community.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
20 Mar. 2025
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Located in the lively South Lamar enclave, Zilker Studios also showcases its designer’s flair for space efficiency.—
Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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This venue is open 24 hours a day with a menu of complimentary bar snacks like pretzel bites with spicy mustard, bowls of chili and burgers.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Fiery chili-crisp pasta, spicy cocoa shrimp, beef mala hot pot, and more tingle-inducing recipes.—
Carly Westerfield,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Mar. 2025
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Looking ahead, Netflix plans to continue integrating major studio films into its library, last October expanding its NBCUniversal deal for animated features and adding U.S. rights to live-action titles from both Universal Pictures and Focus Features.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Mar. 2025
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This means that the growing international voting bloc is an Oscar force to be reckoned with for animated feature.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
2 Mar. 2025
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Its Monday grosses topped its Saturday receipts — unusual for any film and suggestive of the idea that the release is gaining strength.—
Steven Zeitchik,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Mar. 2025
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The results were suggestive but silly—streetwear for Wallace and Gromit.—
Rebecca Mead,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
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Chamberlin oversaw the spiritual and energetic cleansing of each fragrance during a final ceremonial step.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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According to the team, this behavior is comparable to birds that appear to deliberately use favorable thermal uplifts to reduce the energetic costs of flying.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The project lay dormant until 2022, with the release of the Klipsch Jubilee, the flagship of the Heritage line, which uses the active crossover to achieve maximum performance.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
26 Mar. 2025
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Warmer weather in North Carolina means critters are becoming more active.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Your business should excite your customers, frustrate your competitors and animate and motivate your people.—
Jeffrey Russell,
Forbes,
6 Nov. 2024
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Photo : Paul Barnaby Robert Longo photographs animate the entry foyer.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
22 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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For new mothers without medical complications, the experts recommend a combination of activities such as brisk walking, cycling and muscle-strengthening exercises for at least 120 minutes per week—ideally spread over four or more days.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
25 Mar. 2025
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To achieve their signature white color and brisk flavor, the stalks of Asparagus officinalis require a signature treatment: a growing season without a hint of sunshine.—
Yolanda Evans,
AFAR Media,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Racy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/racy. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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