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as in colloquial
having the style and content of everyday conversation
twice a week he churns out a dishy column on the latest tidings from Tinseltown
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Recent Examples of dishy
Instead, Deborah’s late-night show saves itself by focusing on dishy interview segments and booking guests Deborah has chemistry with rather than prioritizing boring movie stars with new movies to promote.
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Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 30 May 2025
And his tales are just as dishy as the plates at Pastis.
—Meg Zukin, Time, 5 May 2025
Her book includes some dishy name-dropping too, from Tom Cruise to Marilyn Monroe.
—Liz McNeil, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Image Once More With Feeling By Elissa Sussman Deliciously dishy, this celeb romance could have been ripped from the pages of a 2006 tabloid (in a good way).
—Tia Williams, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
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Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 30 May 2025
And his tales are just as dishy as the plates at Pastis.
—Meg Zukin, Time, 5 May 2025
Her book includes some dishy name-dropping too, from Tom Cruise to Marilyn Monroe.
—Liz McNeil, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Image Once More With Feeling By Elissa Sussman Deliciously dishy, this celeb romance could have been ripped from the pages of a 2006 tabloid (in a good way).
—Tia Williams, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dishy
Adjective
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But unlike the evolution of colloquial language, which is largely arbitrary, the evolution of scientific terms must reflect our current understanding of reality.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
23 Sep. 2025
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In a market where there is a colloquial term for consumers who want their spirits bottled at the highest strength possible (proof hounds), this low-strength whiskey is a bold move.—
Chris Perugini,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The series helped fuel the sexy, romantic bloodsucker trend, making Moyer a heartthrob.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Oct. 2025
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The store, which celebrates authors of color, diverse characters and sexy stories, is celebrating its grand opening Saturday.—
Amanda Rosa
October 3,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Potential changes were always a gossipy topic in business and finance.—
Alex Mayyasi,
NPR,
23 Sep. 2025
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With this passage, McEwan’s gossipy details snap into focus.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Her aptitude was unavoidable at the Fendi show, where top models holding desirable handbags, styled with joyful knits, eye-catching dresses and sporty separates, strutted past guests, including actors Hilary Duff, Naomi Watts and Bang Chan of the South Korean boy band Stray Kids.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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The combination of scarcity and eye appeal should help this remain a desirable card for years to come.—
Andrew Mackie,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Add onion, garlic, ginger, celery to hot oil and cook for 2 minutes; do not allow to brown.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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After the slow, quiet, hot month of August, when many Parisians leave the city and go on holiday, the arrival of fall fills the city with life again as temperatures cool and everyone gets back to their routine.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Dishy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dishy. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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