as in sexy
sexually attractive
a nubile young starlet who seems to be in every romantic comedy
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Recent Examples of nubile
In the case being appealed, nubile young Karlyn asked for a two-year sentence.
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Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 30 July 2025
That includes the horror genre, which has typically been focused on terrorizing nubile youth.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 11 Mar. 2025
Michelle Randolph plays Ainsley Norris, Tommy’s 17-year-old nubile high school senior.
—Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2025
Their violent sibling rivalry and Baby Jane’s unhinged commitment to the vaudeville act that made her famous mirror the toxic bond between Moore’s Elisabeth and her nubile double, Sue (Margaret Qualley).
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Enter the mysterious potion of the title, which allows Elisabeth to birth a younger, more nubile version of herself (Margaret Qualley).
—Melena Ryzik, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 30 July 2025
That includes the horror genre, which has typically been focused on terrorizing nubile youth.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 11 Mar. 2025
Michelle Randolph plays Ainsley Norris, Tommy’s 17-year-old nubile high school senior.
—Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2025
Their violent sibling rivalry and Baby Jane’s unhinged commitment to the vaudeville act that made her famous mirror the toxic bond between Moore’s Elisabeth and her nubile double, Sue (Margaret Qualley).
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Enter the mysterious potion of the title, which allows Elisabeth to birth a younger, more nubile version of herself (Margaret Qualley).
—Melena Ryzik, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nubile
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Gigi Hadid arrived to Klum's annual Halloween party in 2015 in the sexy ensemble Sandy Olsson (originated by the late Olivia Newton-John) wears at the end of Grease (1978).—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Ryan Murphy’s brought Ed Gein back as a uncomfortably sexy, chainsaw wielding killer, Aileen Wuornos’ crimes are being reconsidered in a doc featuring a pre-execution interview, and over on Peacock, John Wayne Gacy is coming to life.—
Elisabeth Garber-Paul,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Channeling the Queen of Pop, Clarkson, 43, mimics the character’s seductive delivery before letting her signature belt soar on the tune’s top notes.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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The seductive pull of righteous retribution gives way to a full-on god complex, setting the stage for an extraordinary cautionary tale in the form of a cat-and-mouse procedural.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Earmark this gorgeous sheet cake for your next springtime gathering.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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All are dressed in period garb — Clarkson in a gorgeous gown and her band, My Band Y’all, led by musical director and keyboardist Jason Halbert, in formal white dinner jackets typical of musical acts at the time.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Just ask the folks who’ve made the college basketball committee which is currently pondering expanding its beautiful bracket to 76 teams.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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Later, from the top of a steep and very beautiful hill where he is buried, everyone came down to the road except my mother and a friend of my father’s named Arnie.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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His face, while not exactly handsome, nevertheless has a certain charisma to it, a monkey-like instinct for comedy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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Who will free us from the handsome British issue drama?—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Tender, fresh okra and holy trinity pepper, onions, and celery add a lovely contrast of texture while contributing pops of color.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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The movie’s narrative [spoilers ahead] revolves around the lovely circus aerialist Cleopatra, who romantically pursues little person Hans, a performer in the sideshow.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Mankinlu Maple Leaf Solar Pathway Lights As daylight starts to fade earlier, these cute pathway lights add both charm and function to your yard.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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The easiest fix for the age-old struggle between cute and comfy?—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Gather acorns on your next nature walk to craft these charming napkin rings.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
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The upscale property is housed in a 1950s Portuguese colonial-style building painted the most charming shade of pink.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Nubile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nubile. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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