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
Nhu Khue Ngo, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Cover, remove from heat, and let sit 5 minutes longer until liquid is mostly absorbed but noodles are still saucy.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2025
The Subway slides will not include actual sauce, but instead a pool of colored water with a saucy consistency.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 24 July 2024
This isn’t a super saucy dish, but the sauce is light and creamy and clings to the pasta and sausage nicely.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Meaning: Don’t serve saucy chicken wings at a party with an all-white dress code, or a steak that needs to be cut if not everyone can sit down at a dining table.
—Nhu Khue Ngo, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Cover, remove from heat, and let sit 5 minutes longer until liquid is mostly absorbed but noodles are still saucy.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2025
The Subway slides will not include actual sauce, but instead a pool of colored water with a saucy consistency.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 24 July 2024
This isn’t a super saucy dish, but the sauce is light and creamy and clings to the pasta and sausage nicely.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sauciness
Noun
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Parasympathetic nerves emerge in the brain and brainstem, and sympathetic nerves arise from the spinal cord.—
Tony Sanchez,
Time,
25 Apr. 2025
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Following a diabetic-friendly diet can help control blood glucose levels and prevent complications such as kidney, nerve, and eye damage.3 Can People With Diabetes Eat Bananas?—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Guidance and tariffs Dover made a few wise adjustments to its full-year outlook.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
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Deferring college acceptance—postponing enrollment typically for one year—can be a thoughtful strategy when life circumstances, personal goals or practical considerations suggest that waiting might be the wiser path.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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By Nicholas Lemann Among Joe Biden’s afflictions and miseries, his wormwood and gall, there are the insults (about his diminished capacities), and then there are the compliments unpaid (about his achievements).—
Ian Crouch,
The New Yorker,
29 Oct. 2024
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Our study also identified other risks, including low blood pressure, sleep problems, headaches, formation of kidney stones, and gall bladder disease and diseases associated with the bile ducts.—
Ziyad Al-Aly,
The Conversation,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Tour is for everyone, so bring your friends, coworkers, partners, and those sassy grannies, and join me for an unforgettable night.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2025
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Or, how about the cool, sassy and affordable Monterey Pants ($65 on balticborn.com) in an emerald-and-ivory tropical leaf print?—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Solskjaer felt that overconfidence bordering on arrogance might be PSG’s Achilles’ heel.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Titan: Plunges into the chilling 2023 submersible tragedy, peeling back the layers of ambition, arrogance, and a lack of oversight that led to catastrophe.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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After a slew of summery singles and a cheeky, highly entertaining rollout featuring homages to early 2000s paparazzi photos, Haim have officially announced their new album.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
24 Apr. 2025
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Italian Confetti Almonds Classic Jordan almonds with a cheeky name: thin candy shell with a hint of almond flavor, yielding to roasted almonds inside.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The whiskey is fresh and fruit-forward, with crisp apple, baking spice, and herbal undertones.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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No food dyes, no goopy corn syrup—just fresh, springy flavors.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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America, meet the Orb: a bold new attempt to verify you’re not a bot — just by looking you in the eye.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Mexico Vows To Retaliate Against Trump's Tariffs By Jesus Mesa Politics Reporter Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member news article 2 As the United States tightens its trade posture under President Donald Trump, Mexico is making a bold infrastructure play with geopolitical and economic implications.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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“Sauciness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sauciness. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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