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Recent Examples of salacious But choreographers of the past and present haven’t shied away from the many salacious possibilities offered by this guidance. E.r. Zarevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Mar. 2025 The answer is less salacious, and merely involves meticulous planning. Beatrice Verhoeven, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Mar. 2025 Gore gave it a listen, but was quickly abhorred by the salacious content. Colson Thayer, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025 The school says the parents are trying to give a salacious bent to objects like a leather jacket. Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 21 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for salacious
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Adjective
  • The wistful cover makes the case for focusing more on the ballad and less on the power, aspect associated with the passionate love song.
    Marina Watts, People.com, 30 May 2025
  • His passionate pursuit of public service, driven by principle and purpose and not self-aggrandizement, was Gerry’s secret sauce.
    Paul Laudicina, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Adjective
  • Pour hot cream over chocolate chips in a large heatproof mixing bowl; let stand 3 minutes.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 22 May 2025
  • Science funding is a hot topic these days and people have questions about how grants work.
    Kelly S. Mix, The Conversation, 22 May 2025
Adjective
  • Rafah faces 12 counts of committing lewd and lascivious acts with minors, according to a South San Francisco Police Department news release.
    Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 23 May 2025
  • Norman Riemer, 54, was arrested on April 30 and is facing five counts of lewd or lascivious molestation against a victim under the age of 12.
    Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2025

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“Salacious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salacious. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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