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as in passionate
having a strong sexual desire
itchy sailors on shore leave
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Recent Examples of itchy
Allergies are typically marked by itchy, watery eyes, scratchy throat, sneezing, running nose and a cough.
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Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 5 Jan. 2026
This causes symptoms such as swelling, redness, and itchy skin.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 4 Jan. 2026
One in three adults will develop shingles, which causes an itchy rash on one side of the body and significant, often long-term, nerve pain.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025
While many Gen Xers and older Millennials have visceral memories (and maybe a few scars) from their days of itchy misery from chickenpox, a vaccine against varicella was added to the routine childhood immunization schedule in 1996.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 20 Dec. 2025
Wear gloves, goggles and a mask, since fiberglass insulation can be itchy and irritating to the skin.
—Angie Hicks, Boston Herald, 20 Dec. 2025
Experts say the issue is not uncommon, and various factors can lead to dry and itchy skin around the nipples.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 19 Dec. 2025
Fortunately, there is a way to keep the itchy, burning sensations at bay and, ultimately, heal dry, cracked skin.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 19 Dec. 2025
It’s made with acrylic and has a buttery soft feel that isn’t itchy on the skin.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2025
Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 5 Jan. 2026
This causes symptoms such as swelling, redness, and itchy skin.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 4 Jan. 2026
One in three adults will develop shingles, which causes an itchy rash on one side of the body and significant, often long-term, nerve pain.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025
While many Gen Xers and older Millennials have visceral memories (and maybe a few scars) from their days of itchy misery from chickenpox, a vaccine against varicella was added to the routine childhood immunization schedule in 1996.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 20 Dec. 2025
Wear gloves, goggles and a mask, since fiberglass insulation can be itchy and irritating to the skin.
—Angie Hicks, Boston Herald, 20 Dec. 2025
Experts say the issue is not uncommon, and various factors can lead to dry and itchy skin around the nipples.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 19 Dec. 2025
Fortunately, there is a way to keep the itchy, burning sensations at bay and, ultimately, heal dry, cracked skin.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 19 Dec. 2025
It’s made with acrylic and has a buttery soft feel that isn’t itchy on the skin.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for itchy
Adjective
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Formulated in Korea with natural, non-irritating ingredients suitable for sensitive skin, the face masks are the first example, infusing hydrating and calming ingredients such as Vitamin B12 and aloe.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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Some viewers find her impulsiveness more irritating than endearing.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Kepner is passionate about accountability and service journalism and encourages anyone to reach out to her to tell their story or share a tip.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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Most importantly of all, the goal of an actor is to share it, have people see it and have strong, passionate feelings about it — good and sometimes bad.—
Scarlett Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Tofu pudding with piping-hot dipping sauce.—
Mike Valerio,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Offered by the slice only, the Milpitas exclusive is the True Italian, a New York thin-crust pizza topped with pesto, mozzarella, garlic, tomato, Romano cheese, oregano and garlic oil, with the option to add goat cheese, ricotta cheese and hot honey.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Pretty hard when patisserie requires the butter to be cold, which we are told more times than there are horny puns.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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There were stabs at horny lounge jazz, a melodramatic Latin guitar ballad, even a folksy blues number.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Scherzinger glowed with an excited expression, her arms raised again in the air.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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A lot of us are excited to refresh our spaces in the new year.—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Itchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/itchy. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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