1
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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2
as in reminiscent
provoking a memory or mental association
a haunting and suggestive song about a long-lost love
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3
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
By contrast, the images of gay men are more physically suggestive but romantically ambiguous, probably because, although men’s bodies were less policed than women’s, male homosexuality was more widely criminalized.
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Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 15 July 2025
Despite the book’s suggestive title, the landscape is anything but illusory for Abbott, who grew up in Grosse Pointe and spent the first 18 years of her life there.
—Jim Ruland, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
Severe or repeated vomiting and sudden onset chest pain are two parts of what’s called the Mackler Triad, the trio of signs suggestive of Boerhaave syndrome.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
According to the complaint, Perry did not take no for an answer, following up with suggestive text messages and other comments.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 17 June 2025
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Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 15 July 2025
Despite the book’s suggestive title, the landscape is anything but illusory for Abbott, who grew up in Grosse Pointe and spent the first 18 years of her life there.
—Jim Ruland, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
Severe or repeated vomiting and sudden onset chest pain are two parts of what’s called the Mackler Triad, the trio of signs suggestive of Boerhaave syndrome.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
According to the complaint, Perry did not take no for an answer, following up with suggestive text messages and other comments.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suggestive
Adjective
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Popeyes Offers for Popeyes reward members include a free six-piece purchase with any $5 purchase and free six-piece spicy bone-in wings with the purchase of any wing order.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
29 July 2025
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That's right — after a full season of Hot Topics, spicy cohost clashes, high-profile political guests, and even courting pointed responses from the White House, The View talk show stars have gone off the air for the year.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
28 July 2025
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Recent breakups and spinoffs in the food and beverage industry are reminiscent of some notable past partings.—
Louis Biscotti,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Christian is an old soul trapped in a millennial’s body, very reminiscent of a Capricorn sign.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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In a revealing assignment, attendees were asked to write a fictional third-person scene with themselves as the protagonist.—
Dan Morrison,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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From Illusion to Introspection If the first set of data reveals a disconnect between leadership and the workforce, the second reveals something even more revealing.—
Brian Solis,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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By The Athletic’s count, over nine innings during the Yankees’ 6-2 win over the Mets, those fans aimed the same vulgar chant at Soto a whopping 38 times.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Because at the time, Madonna was seen as this controversial and sort of vulgar character.—
Terry Gross,
NPR,
17 July 2025
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Seeking to obtain explicit support, Bolsonaro’s third son, Eduardo, a member of Brazil’s lower house of congress and his family’s most eloquent international voice, took a leave from his legislative duties and moved to the U.S. early this year.—
Rafael R. Ioris,
The Conversation,
14 July 2025
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This dress features striped detailing and an eloquent and understated length.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
3 June 2025
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The Walmart-exclusive quilt set is on sale in three different colorways—blue, sage, and silver—to match your style, and comes in a classic ogee pattern with slight texture.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 July 2025
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The wool-nylon blend hat with a flannel lining features a dark blue and black check pattern and a custom leather patch in honor of the Edmund Fitzgerald.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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The single arrives alongside an expressive music video directed by (La)Horde.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
24 July 2025
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In 2011: Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Amy Winehouse, known for her expressive vocals, died at age 27 from alcohol poisoning.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
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On July 17, the Wall Street Journal reported that Trump sent Epstein a lewd birthday letter for his 50th birthday, which took place in early 2003.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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The attorney general's report also included allegations about lewd comments and inappropriate hugs from the then 32-year-old lawmaker.—
Brad Schmitt,
The Tennessean,
16 July 2025
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“Suggestive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suggestive. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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