as in suggestive
hinting at or intended to call to mind matters regarded as indecent
a spicy suggestion that earned him a slap in the face
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Recent Examples of spicy
Julie Gallant 1 of 4 Suri Velasco, cashier at L&L Hawaiian BBQ, said the restaurant was trying out a new sweet and spicy sauce during Taste of Ramona.
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Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2025
In certain scents, like this one from Byredo, rose rightfully gets the spotlight, and those Turkish petals are countered beautifully with spicy pink pepper and alluring amber.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 20 May 2025
For decor, Pollock says to let bold colors and spicy details bring the flavor.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2025
Rivera, who was known as spicy cheerleader Santana, accidentally drowned in July 2020, after going missing while boating with Josey, her 4-year-old son.
—EW.com, 16 May 2025
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Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2025
In certain scents, like this one from Byredo, rose rightfully gets the spotlight, and those Turkish petals are countered beautifully with spicy pink pepper and alluring amber.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 20 May 2025
For decor, Pollock says to let bold colors and spicy details bring the flavor.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2025
Rivera, who was known as spicy cheerleader Santana, accidentally drowned in July 2020, after going missing while boating with Josey, her 4-year-old son.
—EW.com, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spicy
Adjective
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Carmichael is an entertaining and observant narrator of his own story, and, ultimately, even jokes about Pop-Tarts or Donald Trump or blowjobs are suggestive reflections of the comedian who tells them.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
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As the narrative unfolds, her mundane tasks take a playful turn, with suggestive dance moves punctuating her daydreams, until Wheeler suddenly appears unannounced, leaving both characters caught in a moment of shy intrigue.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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With Ashley standing safely on the ground, Michael leapt from a plane and opened a bag that released blue powder into the sky.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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The argument goes that laws like CEQA in part drive the housing and infrastructure crises in blue states that are stifling the party’s political fortunes.—
Liam Dillon,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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And the salty protein-carbohydrate bomb was just what my body wanted.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 May 2025
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Standard Lithium is hoping to use a process called direct lithium extraction to create lithium carbonate from the salty brine in the Smackover Formation, a geological area including parts of south Arkansas and east Texas and stretching to parts of the Florida Panhandle.—
Brett Barrouquere,
Arkansas Online,
27 May 2025
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“Spicy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spicy. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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