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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
Mercerat and Suter tie these feminine details to an edgier vibe.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Jan. 2026
If Middleburg, a half hour away, has long been considered the queen of the county, Leesburg is emerging as her hip younger sister—approachable, edgy, and increasingly full of creative energy.
—Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
Clackbrg Classic Penny Loafers Go for these Clackbrg loafers for something a little edgier.
—Olivia Dubyak, InStyle, 31 Dec. 2025
Miller describes the record as edgier and funkier than his previous work.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 28 Dec. 2025
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Jan. 2026
If Middleburg, a half hour away, has long been considered the queen of the county, Leesburg is emerging as her hip younger sister—approachable, edgy, and increasingly full of creative energy.
—Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
Clackbrg Classic Penny Loafers Go for these Clackbrg loafers for something a little edgier.
—Olivia Dubyak, InStyle, 31 Dec. 2025
Miller describes the record as edgier and funkier than his previous work.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 28 Dec. 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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The numbers mark a sharp reversal from a spike in violence during the worst years of the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The blazer of Middleton’s look included sharp shoulders with sinuous lapels and angular pockets at the waist.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
8 Jan. 2026
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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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The Tigers, previously 0-9 all-time at Rupp Arena, took advantage of a struggling Kentucky Wildcats squad for a 73-68 upset win.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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The automaker spent much of the year undoing decisions made by the previous CEO, Carlos Tavares, who resigned at the end of 2024, as stakeholders in the company — from dealers to union rank and file — were upset with him and unhappy with his leadership.—
Liam Rappleye,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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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 10 Jan. 2026.
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