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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
Retailing for $1,100, the shoes are defined by dainty semi-sheer tulle straps across the toes and on both sides of the foot, which contrast against the edgy leather trim and towering 110mm skinny heel.
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Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
Lawrence paired more juicy red lips with lashings of mascara and punky eyeshadow combos to match a then-more edgy style.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2025
While arriving at The Kelly Clarkson Show, the actress wore a crewneck sweater over edgy black leather pants, a timeless fall combination that always makes a comeback.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Some Luck would be the edgy, punk little brother for the overachieving, award-winning older sister restaurant.
—Su-Jit Lin, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
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Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
Lawrence paired more juicy red lips with lashings of mascara and punky eyeshadow combos to match a then-more edgy style.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2025
While arriving at The Kelly Clarkson Show, the actress wore a crewneck sweater over edgy black leather pants, a timeless fall combination that always makes a comeback.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Some Luck would be the edgy, punk little brother for the overachieving, award-winning older sister restaurant.
—Su-Jit Lin, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for edgy
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In response, the White House is planning to adjust its messaging strategy to focus on affordability to try to win over voters who are worried about the high cost of living with plans to emphasize new tax breaks and show progress on fighting inflation.—
Michelle L. Price,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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Are Americans worried about inflation just wrong?—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Nov. 2025
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That’s the question posed by a provocative ad running ahead of screenings at this year’s Thessaloniki Film Festival, highlighting the dire state of film funding in Greece.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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This mother makes what the star did in the equally provocative Mother seem like child’s play.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
6 Nov. 2025
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In 2024, Mark looked nervous watching Grace compete in a horse show.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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Senior dogs, puppies, or nervous rescues may require specialized care.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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In Hyderabad, the jump was even sharper, rising from 8 leadership roles in 2024 to 42 year to date.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Southeast could also briefly experience blustery winds and a sharp cold snap, with frost or even a hard freeze reaching inland areas as far south as Georgia and the Carolinas by Tuesday morning.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The self-laceration is done on Damon Albarn Time, though, as Idles’ usual anxious guitar rave-ups are slowed and stripped here to a skipping, reggae-ish crawl, as synths squeak in the background and Albarn offers support via his forever-distant, disembodied backing vocals.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
7 Nov. 2025
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Obviously, Meghan’s anxious about it.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
7 Nov. 2025
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Mamdani's win was seen as an upset to the establishment, since the 67-year-old Cuomo is the son of a three-time New York governor and held the position himself for a decade beginning in 2011.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
5 Nov. 2025
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Boise State fans could have been upset when they were upset at home by Fresno State as their season continued to slide away from them.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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Though even the most trenchant critical and fan analyses of Swift's latest release haven't detected any mention, covert or overt, to Jonas, his place in the annals of Swiftian lyrical history is still prominent.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Oct. 2025
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It was celebrated as much for D’Angelo’s ever-inventive musicality and arrangements — copious guitars, and vocal tracks stacked to the heavens — as well as his politically trenchant lyrics.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
14 Oct. 2025
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Rather than offering peace of mind from pest invasion, the chemical control process often leaves families feeling uneasy about what has been introduced so indiscriminately into their environment.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Cuomo led early polls, buoyed by name recognition and a coalition of moderate Democrats uneasy with the party’s leftward drift.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Edgy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edgy. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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