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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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Recent Examples of sexy
Arden had never seen the film before the COVID lockdown, but was instantly drawn to its mix of a sexy teen drama with a campy yet terrifying adventure.
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Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 26 May 2026
Night Rooster is a sexy, modern Chinese restaurant from two-time Top Chef contestant Shirley Chung.
—Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 May 2026
The sexy ground-floor bar and restaurant is already popular with Parisians and features DJs spinning vinyl, along with a creative cocktail and snack menu, overseen by chef Valentin Raffali.
—Lindsey Tramuta, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026
And that Wemby is going to become the voters’ new sexy second pick to slot behind back-to-back MVP winner Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, OKC’s Duke of Dives and Lord of Leans.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 23 May 2026
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Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 26 May 2026
Night Rooster is a sexy, modern Chinese restaurant from two-time Top Chef contestant Shirley Chung.
—Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 May 2026
The sexy ground-floor bar and restaurant is already popular with Parisians and features DJs spinning vinyl, along with a creative cocktail and snack menu, overseen by chef Valentin Raffali.
—Lindsey Tramuta, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026
And that Wemby is going to become the voters’ new sexy second pick to slot behind back-to-back MVP winner Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, OKC’s Duke of Dives and Lord of Leans.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 23 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sexy
Adjective
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While these platforms can strongly influence teens’ perceptions of what is desirable, parents and educators can take practical steps to reduce harm and promote healthier attitudes toward nutrition and body image.—
LeeAnn Weintraub,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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Front Category 1 then contained the most desirable seats within each particular category.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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There’s no confirmation on when season two will arrive on Prime Video, but leave it to the erotic audio app Quinn to quickly capitalize on Abdalla and Kalyn’s chemistry in the meantime.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
28 May 2026
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His new movie, about a wealthy Moscow family, is both an erotic thriller and an indictment of amoral oligarchy detached from the war with Ukraine.—
Film Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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But to play in front of your home country, Dempsey is now praying that the team gets off to a hot start against Paraguay to kick off their Group D play on June 12 in Los Angeles.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2026
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Both teams entered the game hot in the postseason.—
Justin Vigil Zuniga,
Daily News,
28 May 2026
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Shared resources come up for review as sensual Venus in your 8th House of Intimacy squares difficult Saturn in your 5th House of Creativity.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2026
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The Shiraz Choker best defines our aesthetic today, embodying a refined balance between structure and fluidity through a sensual, sculptural presence that feels both timeless and contemporary.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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“Sexy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sexy. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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