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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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a sexy voice
a sexy smile
a sexy outfit
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Recent Examples of sexy
The narrative is sexier than the truth in this case.
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Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 15 May 2025
This suit manages to keep you covered from top to bottom to backside while still being on-trend with today’s sexier one-pieces.
—Kristin Corpuz, Glamour, 17 Apr. 2025
The inclusion of her father and a compelling love interest, though, add a new dimension to the woman who once arranged student files by sexiest dads.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2025
Though not traditionally the sexiest furnishings on the planet, the best TV stands vie for attention with the flashiest LCD screens in your living room, bedroom, or guest room.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2025
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Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 15 May 2025
This suit manages to keep you covered from top to bottom to backside while still being on-trend with today’s sexier one-pieces.
—Kristin Corpuz, Glamour, 17 Apr. 2025
The inclusion of her father and a compelling love interest, though, add a new dimension to the woman who once arranged student files by sexiest dads.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2025
Though not traditionally the sexiest furnishings on the planet, the best TV stands vie for attention with the flashiest LCD screens in your living room, bedroom, or guest room.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sexy
Adjective
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The idea of multi-story homes with small footprints is a more desirable approach to density for some people than apartments.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 June 2025
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What's Going On?' This real estate, right next door to Paramount Studios, wasn’t always so desirable.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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On Wednesday, attendees — who were paired up four times throughout the evening — followed conversation prompts that included offering compliments or revealing details about their erotic selves.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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For example, Nicole Kidman’s erotic thriller Babygirl opened in theaters on Dec. 25, 2024, and debuted on PVOD just over a month later on Jan. 28.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
Adjective
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Conners shot 72-74 in the first two rounds and got off to a hot start on Saturday.—
Savannah Leigh Richardson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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During the first and third rounds, Spaun picked up ground against the field with a hot putter, gaining four shots on the greens on Thursday and 2.84 on Saturday.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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Our favorite is Santal a La Vida, which takes the popular woody scent to a creamy, serene space that contrasts with the spicy, sensual scents it’s normally used for.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
13 June 2025
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Leslie Bibb Leslie Bibb took inspiration from suited styling with a sensual spin, wearing a minidress constructed with blazer elements.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
11 June 2025
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“Sexy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sexy. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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