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 saucy
But there’s a whole world of eggplant recipes beyond that saucy Italian American headliner.
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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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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 saucy
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
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
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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The digital assets industry’s biggest advocacy group is launching a fresh lobbying push this week to lock in its early victories.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Many grads are retiring here, too, and welcoming the bright, bold, fresh cuisine, as do I.—
Anne Byrn,
Southern Living,
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
Adjective
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Gemma reluctantly agrees to rebuild her impudent robot in a new body, and the sequel ends with an explosive showdown between Amelia and M3GAN, who nearly dies in a noble attempt to save Gemma and her niece, Cady (Violet McGraw).—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
29 June 2025
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One chord appears to speak to the other, sounding almost impudent in their simplicity, equal parts ecstatic and heartbreakingly melancholic.—
Sam Davies,
Rolling Stone,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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That is quite a brazen ROI calculation and deserves more public discourse.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Cops released images Wednesday of a black 2012 Nissan Sentra involved in a Bronx double murder, hoping to track down seven people still at large in the brazen shootings on a desolate street in late July.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Designed to revive brassy blonde hair with coolness and shine, the shampoo gets its blue tint from jagua fruit extract.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
20 Nov. 2024
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Because purple is opposite yellow on the color wheel, that kind of shampoo cancels out unwanted yellow or brassy tones.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
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“Saucy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saucy. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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