as in nerve
shameless boldness
it takes an incredible amount of sauciness to ask a total stranger what her age is
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as in wise
displaying or marked by rude boldness
irritated his fellow travelers with saucy questions and comments
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Recent Examples of sauciness
Joe Sevier, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2025
This week: a gutsy stand-up special from Sarah Silverman, a new installment of Fear Street, and some saucy reality TV.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 16 May 2025
After five years off the platform, a saucy political thriller is making a surprise comeback to Netflix.
—Tahar Rajab, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened and saucy, about 4 minutes.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
But there’s a whole world of eggplant recipes beyond that saucy Italian American headliner.
—Joe Sevier, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2025
This week: a gutsy stand-up special from Sarah Silverman, a new installment of Fear Street, and some saucy reality TV.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 16 May 2025
After five years off the platform, a saucy political thriller is making a surprise comeback to Netflix.
—Tahar Rajab, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened and saucy, about 4 minutes.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sauciness
Noun
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The surgery comes with risks, including nerve injury and a loss of range of motion.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Aug. 2025
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King has been out since mid-May with a nerve impingement near his right (throwing) shoulder.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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But for VCs like me, the wisest choice right now is to back the startups making healthcare systems more proactive, preventative, and fair – for everyone.—
Check Warner MBE,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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That caution proved wise, as the photos of young Mohammad turned out to be highly misleading.—
Seth Mandel,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Soak up the gall of losing, absorb the horrible information, feel it to the full, go there—and then rebound, with superb elasticity.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
22 July 2025
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And No Real Thorns An element of the posting that has gotten the gall of especially AI ethicists is that the era of AGI and ASI seems to be portrayed as solely uplifting and joyous.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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Once done, the camera panned over to Kris, who gave a sassy smile before joining her girls.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The smart and sassy marketing campaign for Naked Gun has gone all out in promoting the film’s hilarious tone, as well as the passing of the comedic torch to Neeson.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
31 July 2025
Noun
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The failure to heed early warnings from experts like Makary and Bhattacharya—now in positions to reshape federal health policy—underscores the arrogance of it all.—
Houman Hemmati,
Oc Register,
20 July 2025
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One of the habits of being trustworthy is being humble, so when assertiveness tips into arrogance this is a red flag for potential clients.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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In July 2024, Thompson's daughter Gaia shared a cheeky post on her Instagram Stories poking fun at 2023's Barbie movie's tagline — and Thompson's ex, Kenneth Branagh.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Though milder in temperament, Turner is just as cheeky as Hickman.—
Kylie Volavongsa,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Don’t forget that there’s more to the Core Collection than the two new styles and three fresh colorways.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
12 Aug. 2025
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Edelstein will direct the fresh take, which was commissioned by the Globe and adapted by veteran playwright and screenwriter Erin Cressida Wilson, whose long list of feature film credits includes Secretary, Men, Women & Children, The Girl on the Train, Chloe and Snow White.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This collection hits hard with satin bombers, pullover windbreakers, bold navy and orange team colors, and all the vintage Starter flair that defined a generation of sideline style.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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In the global pull back from retail saturations; bold brands (and leaders) run into the fire.—
Dean DeBiase,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Sauciness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sauciness. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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