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as in worried
feeling or showing uncomfortable feelings of uncertainty
with an edgy voice the spelling-bee contestant started to spell the tongue twister
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as in sharpened
having an edge thin enough to cut or pierce something
be careful as you walk along the beach—those broken clam shells are edgy enough to cut your feet
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as in provocative
serving or likely to arouse a strong reaction
a director known for his edgy, over-the-top satires on modern life
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Recent Examples of edgy
In an early scene between Ethan and Alex’s crush, Sasha (Malia Pyles), the well-meaning but edgy teen casually refers to Ethan as a girl.
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Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
19 June 2026
The major obstacle that Golfman and Adler have faced is finding enough projects that are edgy and distinctive enough to produce.
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Brent Lang,
Variety,
18 June 2026
If power dynamics feel edgy, move steadily by naming an outcome and backing a clear request with measurable facts that make approval easier.
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Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
Sharp, sleek, shoulder-grazing-length—what's not to envy about this edgy cut by stylist Chris Jones?
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Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for edgy
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
19 June 2026
The major obstacle that Golfman and Adler have faced is finding enough projects that are edgy and distinctive enough to produce.
—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
18 June 2026
If power dynamics feel edgy, move steadily by naming an outcome and backing a clear request with measurable facts that make approval easier.
—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
Sharp, sleek, shoulder-grazing-length—what's not to envy about this edgy cut by stylist Chris Jones?
—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for edgy
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Now, multiple residents are left worried about what's to come next week with extremely hot temperatures in the forecast.
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With voters nationwide worried about inflation and the rising cost of living, some Californians might feel less inclined to provide full healthcare coverage to those lacking legal status.
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Tourism in Albania has seen a sharp increase in recent years, with people relishing the nation’s vast, undeveloped coastline.
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Netanyahu, 76, has spent decades mastering political theater, sharp messaging and grand performances.
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Great marketing is often provocative.
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The move was widely seen as deliberately provocative and triggered rioting across Jerusalem’s Old City.
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Oprah selected it for her book club; at her compound in Montecito, Whitehead was so nervous that her staff insisted on blow-drying the damp patches of his dress shirt before they were introduced.
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The low unemployment rate had made many economists nervous, including some on the Fed.
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Blending trenchant social commentary with genuine thrills, the film explores terror on both a surface and subconscious level as Chris tries to escape his dreadful fate — one that is arguably worse than death.
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Just as in their debut, the Esiris luxuriate in scenes of people at work and observations of an increasingly cosmopolitan locale, subtly revealing trenchant class differences.
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Though fans are anxious to see Andrade return to more events, her job in Rio is done.
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Homeless, his body torn, Odysseus needs to get back to her and Telemachus, his anxious son, and to clean up the mess.
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Katie Wilson won an upset victory to lead Seattle last fall.
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This is an odd thing to be upset about.
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As the nation gears up to celebrate its 250th birthday, most Americans feel uneasy about their present, and pessimistic about their future, polls show.
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Sanders takes an uneasy step, into his wonderful, painful childhood.
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“Edgy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edgy. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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