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as in spicy
hinting at or intended to call to mind matters regarded as indecent
making unwelcome suggestive remarks to a subordinate will be regarded as sexual harassment
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as in reminiscent
provoking a memory or mental association
a haunting and suggestive song about a long-lost love
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as in revealing
clearly conveying a special meaning (as one's mood)
the dog's aggressive behavior is suggestive of some past mistreatment
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Recent Examples of suggestive
The choreography and lyrics were notably suggestive, and were re-examined when allegations against Kelly came to light in 2019.
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Shania Russell, EW.com, 9 Mar. 2025
The latest: Photos and videos posted to Facebook, Reddit and other sites showed the Patriots Place sign displaying non-explicit cartoon images of anthropomorphic dogs, a cat and one very suggestive purple wolf on a rainbow background.
—Mike Deehan, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025
However, both workers had shown symptoms suggestive of infection, the study said.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2025
In classic Madonna style, the 66-year-old pop superstar hinted at suggestive poses while wearing a Burberry trench coat over a pink slip dress, fishnet gloves, thigh-high sheer tights and stilettos.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2025
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Shania Russell, EW.com, 9 Mar. 2025
The latest: Photos and videos posted to Facebook, Reddit and other sites showed the Patriots Place sign displaying non-explicit cartoon images of anthropomorphic dogs, a cat and one very suggestive purple wolf on a rainbow background.
—Mike Deehan, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025
However, both workers had shown symptoms suggestive of infection, the study said.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2025
In classic Madonna style, the 66-year-old pop superstar hinted at suggestive poses while wearing a Burberry trench coat over a pink slip dress, fishnet gloves, thigh-high sheer tights and stilettos.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suggestive
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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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The crowd was reminiscent of a slow beach day in the fall, instead of the once-problematic mass gatherings of college-aged spring breakers.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2025
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And our Bruschetta with House Ricotta, Honeycomb, Speck, and Aged Balsamic showcases the beauty of simple, high-quality ingredients, reminiscent of rustic Italian and Spanish tapas traditions.—
Chelsea Davis,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Ryan Garcia sat down for a revealing interview with Ak and Barak of Ring Champs ahead of his return to boxing.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Few living filmmakers have a list of collaborators longer or stranger than Errol Morris: Donald Trump (in perhaps his single most revealing interview), Donald Rumsfeld, Steve Bannon, Stephen Hawking.—
Nick Newman,
IndieWire,
7 Mar. 2025
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Over time, authorities also sidelined activities like sumo wrestling—considered vulgar by Westerners—in favor of baseball, boating, mountain climbing, and other activities popular in the West.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
23 Mar. 2025
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Cornelius said that the superintendent later informed her of other prior incidents including her son — who has autism and is nonverbal — getting a shower without her permission, getting called vulgar names by staff and teachers, and receiving other inappropriate comments.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Mar. 2025
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King’s leadership, however, unified millions across America through peaceful protests, marches, and eloquent advocacy.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Sunday afternoon the opener was Beethoven’s Third Piano Concerto with Yefim Bronfman as the bold-toned, rhythmically precise, eloquent soloist.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2025
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Schumer spent nine terms in the House, then ran for one of New York’s Senate seats in 1998, winning a safe blue seat that set him up for life.—
Kyle Khan-Mullins,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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State-of-the-art stadium Sitting on the former site of Hong Kong’s iconic old airport, the Kai Tak Stadium shimmers with shades from blue and purple to silver depending on the angles, thanks to a facade of 27,000 self-cleaning aluminum panels.—
Andrew McNicol,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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But as a vocalist, Menne is more expressive and affecting than ever, alternating from whisper to croon to mid-range belting from one song to the next.—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
26 Mar. 2025
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But the appendage already makes Pugsley quite expressive, especially when hanging out with his siblings.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Others are lewd and crude and yet, against my better judgment—because who needs any more self-judgment?—I laugh.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
TIME,
19 Mar. 2025
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The scripts of the new series are laugh-out-loud funny, managing a delicate balance of raucous, lewd and sweet humor.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA TODAY,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Suggestive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suggestive. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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