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
That includes the horror genre, which has typically been focused on terrorizing nubile youth.
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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
Britney Spears will never not exist in the public imagination as a nubile teen in a schoolgirl kilt.
—Lauren Groff, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2024
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
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
Britney Spears will never not exist in the public imagination as a nubile teen in a schoolgirl kilt.
—Lauren Groff, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2024
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nubile
Adjective
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Any ranking of the sexiest subset of people is bound to be met with a healthy dose of skepticism.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
6 Aug. 2025
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But sacks are sexier and can be far more destructive to an offense.—
John Romano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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The ladylike outfit—consisting of a square-neck, mid-sleeve, calf-length bodycon dress paired with mesh stilettos and ’90s-style sunglasses—is not only super seductive but timeless too.—
Laura Tortora,
Glamour,
14 Aug. 2025
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This seductive blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot, was filled with complexity and opulence.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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For a comfortable place to set up home base in the heart of all the action, snag a room at the Courtyard Port St. Lucie Tradition, which is conveniently located in easy walking distance to all the shops, restaurants, trails, parks, and gorgeous greenspaces of the Tradition community.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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Suarez then curled in a gorgeous cross to De Paul that the Argentine newcomer tucked away, marking his first goal since joining the Herons and negating Pumas attacker Jorge Ruvalcaba’s opener 11 minutes earlier.—
Franco Panizo,
Miami Herald,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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But now, the historic home faces something beautiful and meaningful: the city's newest park.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Across time and place, House of Smoke moves toward a reckoning with the troubled South that shaped my worldview and an appreciation for the many gifts my beautiful and tragic mother bestowed.—
John T. Edge,
Southern Living,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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There’s a large picture window, a handsome bar, and lighting that is not overly bright.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Property developers were more than happy to tear down the mansions and build very handsome tall buildings, and quite a few of them were structured as cooperatives.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Dining was in the lovely dining room or outside under propane heaters with cozy Pendleton blankets.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Artist booths will line two paved roads, one of which offers lovely views of the Meadow Lake.—
Jennifer Day,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The trailers for the episode dropped not only the announcement of Swift's latest album, but also a cute moment between the celeb couple.—
Joyce Orlando,
Nashville Tennessean,
12 Aug. 2025
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The brand also offers the pillow in a smaller base model and several cute kids’ pillows that double as plushies.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Enid returns to Nevermore with a new pack and a new crush — Bruno (Noah B. Taylor), a kind and charming werewolf who offers the popularity and acceptance she’s always craved.—
Jane LaCroix,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Christopher is set to play Young Noah, a polite and charming small-town kid.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Nubile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nubile. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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