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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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Many small business owners struggle to provide retirement plans, according to a Senate legislative analyst, and Americans are growing increasingly worried about their financial security in retirement.
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But, garnering the support from those within the Big Ten and SEC footprint is clearly not an aspect of this process that both Cantwell and Cruz are worried about.
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Davidson had leveled the same line of criticism against Conley in one of the primary race's few sharp clashes.
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In sharp contrast, the UPEPA tracks the existing summary judgment standard which only looks to whether a minimum of evidence exists and does not require the court to decide issues of facts.
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Once moved out of the White House, Obama’s fashion choices shifted noticeably away from traditional styles and comparatively conservative first lady silhouettes, towards far more provocative looks that suggested a bold new chapter.
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Kuzovkov had been living in exile in Poland since 2021, and he was known for his provocative portraits of Putin, Kadyrov, and other political figures.
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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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Scotland may have lost 0-1 to Morocco in a World Cup match at Boston Stadium on Friday, but the thing the Tartan Army was most upset about?
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Katie Wilson won an upset victory to lead Seattle last fall.
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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 26 Jun. 2026.
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