as in suggestive
hinting at or intended to call to mind matters regarded as indecent
the bridal shower was filled with risqué banter and laughter
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Recent Examples of risqué
Rebellion was also apparent in the hairstyles exhibited, most notably by singer Miley Cyrus, a fashion fanatic, whose short, spiked look paired perfectly with her risque fishnet Marc Jacobs gown.
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Luis Giraldo, CBS News, 4 May 2026
There were clubs that were kind of quite risque in the ‘60s and ‘70s, particularly in London, and there’s stories to be told.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026
Jennifer Lawrence's ethereal red carpet look (and bangs) Jennifer Lawrence bucked the traditional tone of the carpet with a risque floral number from Givenchy.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
And before long, the showgirls and their risque routines began to seem outdated, compared to the gravity-defining, high-tech, and appropriate-for-all-ages stunts of a neo-circus.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2025
After The Wall Street Journal report described a risque drawing that Trump was said to have sent to Epstein decades ago, Trump sued the paper, its owner and reporters.
—Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2025
Jennifer Garner joked in the comments Gwyneth Paltrow is sharing a new recipe for one of her favorite breakfasts — and opting for a risque look in the process.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 15 June 2025
Luis Giraldo, CBS News, 4 May 2026
There were clubs that were kind of quite risque in the ‘60s and ‘70s, particularly in London, and there’s stories to be told.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026
Jennifer Lawrence's ethereal red carpet look (and bangs) Jennifer Lawrence bucked the traditional tone of the carpet with a risque floral number from Givenchy.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
And before long, the showgirls and their risque routines began to seem outdated, compared to the gravity-defining, high-tech, and appropriate-for-all-ages stunts of a neo-circus.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2025
After The Wall Street Journal report described a risque drawing that Trump was said to have sent to Epstein decades ago, Trump sued the paper, its owner and reporters.
—Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2025
Jennifer Garner joked in the comments Gwyneth Paltrow is sharing a new recipe for one of her favorite breakfasts — and opting for a risque look in the process.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 15 June 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for risqué
Adjective
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There are several variations on classic trivia packaged into different games, as well as a one-letter-guessing game that’s suggestive of Jeopardy.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Our guidance to them was to be helpful to clients, suggestive as opposed to pushy and to allow consumers plenty of room to experiment/sample.—
Jenny B. Fine,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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Grilled spam, traditionally served on rice cakes, is settled onto crispy hash browns, wrapped with nori and served with a side of spicy sriracha mayo.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
11 May 2026
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Or there’s the adobo pork, which is this tangy, spicy pork stew.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Risqué.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/risqu%C3%A9. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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