1
as in lively
having much high-spirited energy and movement
vivid writing and a racy plot that keeps readers turning the pages
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2
as in spicy
hinting at or intended to call to mind matters regarded as indecent
a raunchy comedy with language that was a little too racy for an eight-year-old child
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Recent Examples of racy
The team of the party was ‘racy’, a pun on Matthews’ love for motorsports.
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 23 Sep. 2025
The emergence of this new Blair led to a racy romp in the backseat of Chuck's limo — a night the two would always remember.
—Emily Exton, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Sep. 2025
Howard, a queen bee with a racy reputation, became a scene-stealer with her emotional outbursts and volatile friendship with Maddy (Alexa Demie).
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
Disney+ is nearly halfway through the Season 2 shoot on Rivals — and the racy Jilly Cooper adaptation has added two new guest cast members to its ensemble.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2025
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 23 Sep. 2025
The emergence of this new Blair led to a racy romp in the backseat of Chuck's limo — a night the two would always remember.
—Emily Exton, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Sep. 2025
Howard, a queen bee with a racy reputation, became a scene-stealer with her emotional outbursts and volatile friendship with Maddy (Alexa Demie).
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
Disney+ is nearly halfway through the Season 2 shoot on Rivals — and the racy Jilly Cooper adaptation has added two new guest cast members to its ensemble.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for racy
Adjective
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My appetite for more Lee is low, but Harjo’s Tulsa — cynical and lively at the same time — simmers with more to say.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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Lomax not only wrote the song but also stars in the commercial, which portrays him enjoying the Biggie Bag combo meal, a scene that turns into a lively celebration of music and food.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Tender and with just a hint of salinity, fresh hauls come in from just off the coast and are served brilliantly with salad and spicy butter.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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Buttery and packed with spice, the Cajun compound butter really takes this turkey to the next level without being overly spicy.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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But, because animated films can take a long time to complete, the movie isn’t expected to release until 2029.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
6 Nov. 2025
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Awards were given out across 33 categories, with winners in the narrative, documentary, and animated shorts categories achieving Oscar eligibility.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This period also saw Husain exploring female forms, including images of Hindu goddesses like Durga and Lakshmi, sometimes in suggestive or erotic poses.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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Even more suggestive of charter value, Rick Ware and Legacy Motor Club have battled in court over the sale of a charter for $45 million.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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With the right team in place, sessions feel warm, energetic, and inviting.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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Williams went viral for his energetic behavior on the sideline during the game.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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In his work, everything is animate, everything has a soul, everything has a story.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
8 Oct. 2025
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In his account of an Essex owl evening, all senses seem to merge, and all distinction between animate and inanimate disappears.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The county has implemented active-shooter training for the first time and continues to absorb overtime costs.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Lauder is still a board member and active shareholder of Estée Lauder.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
2 Nov. 2025
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The company’s brisk activity shows no signs of slowing.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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Trick-or-treaters can expect brisk but dry weather.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Racy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/racy. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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