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Recent Examples of flirtatious
Fresh, flirtatious, and effortlessly modern.
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026
Wasserman put his talent agency up for sale in February, shortly after the release of documents from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation that included flirtatious emails between Wasserman and Epstein's confidant, Ghislaine Maxwell, from more than 20 years ago.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Many, many softly curled tendrils descended from all angles, giving the updo even more soft texture and brushing her neck and collarbones for a flirtatious, come-hither vibe.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 6 Apr. 2026
Then, as the two warm to each other, KuveNiemann moves the mic stands closer to each other — like flirtatious strangers scooching close on a park bench.
—Theater Critic, San Francisco Chronicle, 29 Mar. 2026
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026
Wasserman put his talent agency up for sale in February, shortly after the release of documents from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation that included flirtatious emails between Wasserman and Epstein's confidant, Ghislaine Maxwell, from more than 20 years ago.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Many, many softly curled tendrils descended from all angles, giving the updo even more soft texture and brushing her neck and collarbones for a flirtatious, come-hither vibe.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 6 Apr. 2026
Then, as the two warm to each other, KuveNiemann moves the mic stands closer to each other — like flirtatious strangers scooching close on a park bench.
—Theater Critic, San Francisco Chronicle, 29 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flirtatious
Adjective
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The tiered skirt is flirty and fun, and the slight V-neckline offers the opportunity to accessorize with layered necklaces.—
Claire West,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
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This set offers a bit more coverage, while still incorporating flirty details, like the U-ring at the bust and circle side-ties on the high-cut bottoms.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The desire for mental stimulation, variety and excitement is undeniable, but beneath all of the coquettish energy, something vulnerable is also starting to unfold.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
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The intelligence official, who helps train America’s newest generation of overseas intelligence officers, said these pretend tourists feign a lack of English, adopt a coquettish manner and play dumb to probe the area’s perimeter and identify its weak and strong points.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But for a band that distrusts pop blandishments, Cola have gotten a lot less coy about going for choruses that grab you and melodies that stick.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2026
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Is Bednar playing coy as a gamesmanship tactic?—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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“Flirtatious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flirtatious. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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