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Recent Examples of flirtatious
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.
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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
Presented in somewhat nonlinear chronology, much of the play consists of two-hander scenes between Adam and individual characters, including his new love interest, the confident and flirtatious Alycia (Emma Fulmer).
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Wasserman went up for sale after the Department of Justice released over three million pages of the Jeffrey Epstein files in late January, which included flirtatious emails that Casey Wasserman sent to Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell.
—Luisa Beltran, Sportico.com, 19 Mar. 2026
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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
Presented in somewhat nonlinear chronology, much of the play consists of two-hander scenes between Adam and individual characters, including his new love interest, the confident and flirtatious Alycia (Emma Fulmer).
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Wasserman went up for sale after the Department of Justice released over three million pages of the Jeffrey Epstein files in late January, which included flirtatious emails that Casey Wasserman sent to Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell.
—Luisa Beltran, Sportico.com, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flirtatious
Adjective
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This polka-dot midi skirt is full of flirty details, from its curve-hugging silhouette to its flowy hem that’s made for twirling.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 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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Throughout the visual, the three-time Grammy winner can be seen traipsing through the palace's opulent halls in a coquettish ensemble, capturing the elation of newfound romance.—
Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 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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Baer appeared perplexed by this coy pretense of innocence.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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And after playing it coy for the first part of the promotional tour for the show back in 2020, the two had to reveal that nothing was going on between them, breaking fans' hearts across the globe.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Flirtatious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flirtatious. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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