Definition of dishynext
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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 The dishy book is a roman à clef; Weisberger briefly worked as Anna Wintour’s assistant at Vogue. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 6 Apr. 2026 Seriously, when did everyone forget that this franchise is based on a dishy roman à clef in which Wintour is, hello, referred to as the Devil? Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 29 Apr. 2026 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. Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 30 May 2025 Step behind the velvet rope with candids from photographer Hunter Abrams, get the scoop from inside the bash with our dishy behind-the-scenes party report, take a bite with an insider view from the dinner Vanity Fair hosted during the ceremony, and much, much more. Vanity Fair, 16 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dishy
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Adjective
  • Its name refers to the colloquial term once used for Papaya—paw-paw.
    Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
  • The Solons name refers to an ancient Greek lawmaker, whose name later became a colloquial term for wise legislators, according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary.
    Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
Adjective
  • The space is a balance between tropical escape and late-night lounge, with moody lighting, sexy design elements and music that keeps the energy elevated throughout the evening.
    Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
  • Zuma at Hôtel Byblos is another spot for high-quality, contemporary Japanese food, with a sexy ambiance and amazing cocktail selection.
    Karli Poliziani, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
Adjective
  • There’s the pleasant background noise of gossipy girls’ dinners and third dates.
    Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 2 July 2026
  • Others look too personal, too theatrical, too decorative, too campy, too gossipy, too visibly marked by feeling.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 June 2026
Adjective
  • When using chemical methods to kill the shrub, be sure to protect desirable plants from overspray.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
  • Instead of looking only for escapements or technical innovation, Newman encourages appreciation of cases, dials, proportions, engraving, and overall design—the same qualities that define today’s most desirable independent watches.
    Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 3 July 2026
Adjective
  • July 4th will be far hotter than normal for many and will follow several days in a row of intense heat.
    Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Be vigilant about never leaving young children and pets in vehicles without supervision, especially during periods of intense heat, as car interiors can quickly become extremely hot.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026

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“Dishy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dishy. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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