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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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
Sabrina Carpenter is responding to criticism over her racy image.
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Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The racy sequence even inspired the creation of Elordi bathwater-scented candles, although the actor was not involved in the manufacturing or sale of the products.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 22 Aug. 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
The other famous work from the era that remains famous today was a racy diary about the Heian court, The Pillow Book, by a contemporary of Lady Murasaki named Sei Shōnagon.
—Lauren Groff, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2025
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Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The racy sequence even inspired the creation of Elordi bathwater-scented candles, although the actor was not involved in the manufacturing or sale of the products.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 22 Aug. 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
The other famous work from the era that remains famous today was a racy diary about the Heian court, The Pillow Book, by a contemporary of Lady Murasaki named Sei Shōnagon.
—Lauren Groff, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for racy
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On a sunny Tuesday morning, 35-year-old Rita Guerrero stepped out from her door on North Mariposa Street, lively pup Olive barely contained by her leash.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
10 Sep. 2025
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Zarutska worked in a lively area of the lower South End dotted with breweries, apartment complexes and coffee shops.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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The shrimp dumplings are satisfyingly spicy and plump, and the beef noodle soup is comforting and well-balanced, with tender beef brisket chunks.—
Shindy Chen,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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That settles into a spicy suede with cardamom and benzoin, before warming into tonka bean, amber, and musk.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The inclusion highlights Taiwan’s growing reputation in short-form and animated cinema.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
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During the trial, after Cardi took the stand to deliver her testimony, several of her impassioned exchanges with the plaintiff's lawyer, Ron Rosen Janfaza, went viral due to her unfiltered, expletive-laced responses and animated expressions, including eye rolls and shrugs.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The album cover, which was shared on Instagram, was immediately met with harsh criticism as many fans labeled the photograph of the singer on all fours with a man pulling her hair as suggestive.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Yes, the suggestive dance routines indicate Carpenter really studied Miley Cyrus’s Bangerz-era twerk heard round the world.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Labradors are often more energetic and bred for hunting, retrieving, and service work, whereas goldens are prized for their patience, friendliness, and trainability.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Inspired by the tradition of the divine feminine, the energetic space captivates with colors, abstract wall art and a goddess sculpture done by the dynamic sister artist duo’s mother.—
Spencer Whaley,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Speaking of the 2023 playoffs, the Rangers active 28-man roster features only three players who were also on their ‘23 postseason roster.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Sep. 2025
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To qualify for a portion of the county arts funding, organizations must be active 501(c)3 entities, located and operating in Milwaukee County, organized for the primary purpose of producing or presenting the arts, and open to the general public, according to the county's application terms.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Royster recalled her animate Catholic teachings and love of Pope Francis’s vision for the church and the prophetic role to hold the government accountable.—
Olivia Cyrus,
Sacbee.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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If the story is slight, the development of the characters through the songs’ lyrics and the performances of them animate and elevate the proceedings.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
4 Aug. 2025
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International sales have already been unsurprisingly brisk.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
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All forms of exercise are helpful, and a great choice is simply taking a brisk walk every day.—
Bryant Stamford,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Racy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/racy. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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