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Recent Examples of flirtatious
The role of Carmen was played with fiery promiscuity by ballerina Ariana Gonzalez, who was flirtatious with a fan in one scene and brandishing a knife in another.
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Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Dec. 2025
Similar to the coquette aesthetic, the babydoll silhouette leans romantic and retro, with an undercurrent that turns flirtatious once it’s shortened or cut to show a bit of skin.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 20 Dec. 2025
Švajger is just as good playing her more popular friend Ana-Maria whose flirtatious posturing belies the truth of her age and experience.
—David Opie, IndieWire, 4 Dec. 2025
Fans erupted as Kidman smiled and waved, leaning into the flirtatious energy of the moment.
—Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Nov. 2025
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Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Dec. 2025
Similar to the coquette aesthetic, the babydoll silhouette leans romantic and retro, with an undercurrent that turns flirtatious once it’s shortened or cut to show a bit of skin.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 20 Dec. 2025
Švajger is just as good playing her more popular friend Ana-Maria whose flirtatious posturing belies the truth of her age and experience.
—David Opie, IndieWire, 4 Dec. 2025
Fans erupted as Kidman smiled and waved, leaning into the flirtatious energy of the moment.
—Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flirtatious
Adjective
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Parisian brand Rouje is an arbiter of cool, and founder Jeanne Damas’s flirty dresses are feminine and timeless.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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For example, late last year, Parker paired the Ugg Classic Ultra Mini Boots in gray with a flirty polka dot midi skirt and hooded parka.—
Jordan Julian,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Soft blush and ivory tones, satin bows, lace details and dainty ornaments make your space feel dreamy and coquettish.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
18 Dec. 2025
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Kardashian's coquettish bow headband was a surprisingly traditional and festive look for the All's Fair star, who generally prefers a sleeker hairstyle or long, loose waves versus sweet or cheeky accessories.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
4 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Hospitals were somewhat coy over their use of AI.—
Bob Herman,
STAT,
20 Jan. 2026
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What Youngkin will do next is unclear yet, and when pressed about aspiring to the White House, the outgoing governor remained coy.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Jan. 2026
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“Flirtatious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flirtatious. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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