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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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Recent Examples of sexy
But Don’s picture-perfect life comes crashing down when a local male stripper named Blue (Hunter McVey), who just so happens to be dressed like a sexy firefighter, stumbles upon the 113 at the scene of an emergency.
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Andy Swift, TVLine, 9 Oct. 2025
While the film is a sexy, frothy romp, on the one hand, the film also casts Doris Day as Babe, a feisty union steward.
—Kathy M. Newman, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2025
His Versace is quirky and sexy.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
For a scent that’s undeniably sexy, Boy Smells delivers on things that are musky, woody, and deep woods-like.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
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Andy Swift, TVLine, 9 Oct. 2025
While the film is a sexy, frothy romp, on the one hand, the film also casts Doris Day as Babe, a feisty union steward.
—Kathy M. Newman, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2025
His Versace is quirky and sexy.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
For a scent that’s undeniably sexy, Boy Smells delivers on things that are musky, woody, and deep woods-like.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sexy
Adjective
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Covetable, must-have pieces from Jonathan Anderson’s Dior, Michael Rider’s Celine, and Chanel under Matthieu Blazy’s direction felt fresh and desirable.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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And, said Karr, teaching in Indiana’s current political atmosphere makes the job even less desirable.—
Tory Basile,
IndyStar,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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There is an erotic frisson between Jeanne and Cristina throughout the movie despite their age difference and daughter-mother-like relationship.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
3 Oct. 2025
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Bleecker Street’s Fantastic Fest erotic thriller Bone Lake by Mercedes Bryce Morgan debuts on 1,045 screens.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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As in, water not hot or not hot enough for sanitization.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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The Lions are the NFL’s hottest team, with a four-game winning streak, and own the NFL’s best record at 31-8 since the start of the 2023 season.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Frankincense and resins open the composition, mingling with tonka and vanilla bean for a sensual, sophisticated, and addictive aroma that invites you to linger beside a boutique hotel’s flickering fireplace on a cold night.—
Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
14 Oct. 2025
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Even without the models, the sample runway light show was sensual, inviting, synced with pulsing music.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Sexy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sexy. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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