juicy

adjective

ˈjü-sē How to pronounce juicy (audio)
Definition of juicynext
1
as in fleshy
full of juice she bit into the juicy orange

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2
as in lucrative
yielding a profit the former president landed a juicy book deal

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Recent Examples of juicy Even though both would be light roasts, Brazil tends to have a fuller body while Ethiopia would be juicy, almost tea-like, Kingsley said. — Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2026 Baugh’s decision to sign with Georgia’s fiercest rival adds a juicy subplot to Saturday’s showdown, even within a family featuring some Bulldogs’ backers. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026 The crispy coating had that perfect, satisfying crunch, giving way to juicy meat packed with salt and seasoning without being overly greasy. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 26 Oct. 2026 The fragrance opens with a burst of red currant and juicy lychee before settling into soft rose petals as the scent dries down. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for juicy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for juicy
  1. fleshy
  2. lucrative
  3. succulent
  4. profitable
Adjective
  • Recycle Other Parts Remember that recycling your pumpkins doesn’t have to mean that the wildlife eats the fleshy orange stuff directly.
    — Sarah Everett, The Spruce, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The image appears to include a shiny brain, a blue tube resembling a sea creature, fleshy tissue, and a yellow sac that could be a honeycomb, coral, earwax—in short, anything.
    — Alfredo Toriello, Vanity Fair, 28 Oct. 2026
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  • Arrangements with Chinese customers can be more lucrative upfront, as neoclouds and financing firms look to hedge against a potential future ban of remote access agreements.
    — Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
  • So far, however, such incidents haven’t significantly affected SpaceX’s ability to ink lucrative government launch contracts, and federal agencies have found SpaceX to be the best option in terms of capability and price, Weinzierl says.
    — Ramin Skibba, Scientific American, 4 Nov. 2026
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  • All Meddys restaurants follow the same general aesthetic and offer typical menu favorites, like falafel, shawarma, succulent chicken and a hummus plate.
    — Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The bar serves up a lighter menu of small bites, like tempura black cod with ginger-sesame dipping sauce and succulent local halibut suffused with cilantro and basil.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
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  • The company’s profitable services business grew less than 10% during the September quarter, the slowest expansion since 2022.
    — Kif Leswing, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Meanwhile, as hip-house took hold Stateside, those who had licked a new sonic language weren’t going to sit a profitable wave out.
    — Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 2 Nov. 2026
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“Juicy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juicy. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

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