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
Its Monday grosses topped its Saturday receipts — unusual for any film and suggestive of the idea that the release is gaining strength.
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Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
The results were suggestive but silly—streetwear for Wallace and Gromit.
—Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 17 Mar. 2025
A number of Rosenblum’s Passes posts mentioned in the lawsuit referenced nudity, underwear and other suggestive terms.
—Iain Martin, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Even the band launched into a suggestive stripper theme.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 2 Mar. 2025
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Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
The results were suggestive but silly—streetwear for Wallace and Gromit.
—Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 17 Mar. 2025
A number of Rosenblum’s Passes posts mentioned in the lawsuit referenced nudity, underwear and other suggestive terms.
—Iain Martin, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Even the band launched into a suggestive stripper theme.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 2 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suggestive
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Spring Shabu 136-20 38th Avenue, 2nd floor While hot pot restaurants with larger or spicier soup bases have been trending, Wang depends on the Japanese buffet-style Spring Shabu upstairs at Queens Crossing.—
Rachel Chang,
AFAR Media,
1 May 2025
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To correct for this, astronauts tend to prefer spicy foods or adding spicy sauces, like sriracha, tabasco or red pepper paste.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
1 May 2025
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The group sizes are limited to six—although larger groups can request to book a private party or experience—and the ambience is very much reminiscent of a library.—
Mark Littler,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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In fact, this cake is incredibly moist, similar to a gooey butter cake, with a topping that’s reminiscent of German chocolate cake’s iconic coconutty and pecan-rich frosting.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2025
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Other iterations of the low rise were less revealing and focused on details.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
2 May 2025
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But maybe his most revealing comment came when Theo Jackson’s name surfaced.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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The comments in screen shots of the chat room were demeaning and vulgar – as were the texts from the anonymous messenger who had sent her the images.—
Yoonjung Seo and Mike Valerio,
CNN Money,
25 Apr. 2025
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Where once was the vulgar, now lies the Vulgate, a common relatable almost religious experience that all at Barclays seemed to feel.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
18 Apr. 2025
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Notably, the hues of navy and blue work well together to portray the actor as eloquent in matters of style.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
18 Apr. 2025
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His book is a distraught but eloquent cry against our tolerance for other people’s calamities.—
Fintan O’Toole,
New York Times,
25 Feb. 2025
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President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadian cars hang like storm clouds over blue collar towns as rumors spread of coming layoffs and plant closures and economists warn higher tariffs could demolish the country's auto industry.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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This season, no one puts baby (blue) in the corner!—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
30 Apr. 2025
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The designer and entrepreneur has sometimes been overshadowed by her friend and close collaborator Josef Frank, whose colorful, expressive prints have become synonymous with the brand.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
1 May 2025
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Be more expressive, human, and animated to keep attention.—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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The abuse continued during his visits through at least 1985, according to the indictment, which charges him with five felony counts of lewd or indecent acts to a child.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
13 Mar. 2025
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Deputies found and arrested Betancourt, who was sentenced March 21 to six years and eight months in state prison for felony child abuse causing injury, felony domestic violence, witness intimidation, and possession of obscene matter depicting persons under age 18 engaged in lewd conduct.—
Bay City News Service,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Suggestive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suggestive. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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