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Recent Examples of flirtatious
Here, Marilyn is a superstar-to-be who’s flirtatious and relaxed, greeting a close friend who happens to be behind the camera lens.
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Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
1 June 2026
According to the Associated Press, Carroll has alleged a flirtatious, chance encounter with Trump in 1996 at Bergdorf Goodman’s 5th Avenue store in Manhattan ended violently.
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Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
The community’s letters are rangy—friendly, philosophical, paranoid, flirtatious.
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Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026
Enter Hathaway as Rebecca, the new, sophisticated head psychologist who relocates from the city and quickly sparks a connection with the young woman that may or may not be flirtatious.
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Chris Feil,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
1 June 2026
According to the Associated Press, Carroll has alleged a flirtatious, chance encounter with Trump in 1996 at Bergdorf Goodman’s 5th Avenue store in Manhattan ended violently.
—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
The community’s letters are rangy—friendly, philosophical, paranoid, flirtatious.
—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026
Enter Hathaway as Rebecca, the new, sophisticated head psychologist who relocates from the city and quickly sparks a connection with the young woman that may or may not be flirtatious.
—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flirtatious
Adjective
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There's something so flirty about the dynamic.
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Collins wore the Jimmy Choo Skye sandals to the French Open with a flirty little black dress.
Adjective
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With sheer fabrics, lightweight materials, and vintage touches, Bella Hadid succumbed to the most coquettish piece of the moment.
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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.
Adjective
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Park, hitherto a fount of articulate thoughts, is suddenly coy.
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The mayor didn’t play coy when asked if he was invited and attending the wedding.
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“Flirtatious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flirtatious. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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