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
In their dining room off H Street NE, Sundas served burrata in saucy lentils and saag paneer lasagna set in fortifying curry.
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Elazar Sontag, Washington Post, 12 Mar. 2026
The singer co-directed the amusing and saucy video with Hannah Lux Davis; watch it below.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Mar. 2026
The saucy track bemoans a 335-day dry spell since her last romantic encounter, with double entendres aplenty.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
That’s what happens with Netflix’s saucy eight-part adaptation of Julia May Jonas’ spicy novel, a sly one that’s intent on elbowing academia in a humorous way.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
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Elazar Sontag, Washington Post, 12 Mar. 2026
The singer co-directed the amusing and saucy video with Hannah Lux Davis; watch it below.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Mar. 2026
The saucy track bemoans a 335-day dry spell since her last romantic encounter, with double entendres aplenty.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
That’s what happens with Netflix’s saucy eight-part adaptation of Julia May Jonas’ spicy novel, a sly one that’s intent on elbowing academia in a humorous way.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for saucy
Adjective
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Note that these and many other pro-worker policies would be wise with or without AI.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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Temperature-wise, highs will only reach the mid 60s.—
Matthew Villafane,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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This side braid is perfect for the sassy bride who wants to showcase her personality and style, from head to toe, on her wedding day.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
5 May 2026
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Ever the sassy songwriter, Musgraves handles these specters like a pro with witty write-offs.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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At Remedy Burger, deliciously cheeky burgers satisfy anyone and everyone in your crew, like the signature Remedy Burger, with double smashed patties, and the Broccoli Burger, a uniquely veggie twist on typical burger fare.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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In this cheeky iteration, romance will meet reality as the Islanders are faced with both team and couples’ challenges, all while navigating dating, eliminations, recoupling, dramatic arrivals, and new competition twists and turns that help control the game like never before.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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Next door is Ottimo with its stone pizza oven and all kinds of homemade pasta and fresh fish.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
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Canned tuna isn’t a replacement for the fresh kind but instead is its own big player.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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Aries March 21 – April 19 A bold move could set exciting momentum in motion today.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
12 May 2026
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By evening, the Aries Moon moves through your 6th House of Work and Wellness, energizing routines and ambitions that benefit from bold follow-through.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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Mantello wasn’t being impudent.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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His first goal was pretty enough, an inch-perfect sidefoot just inside Donnarumma’s far post, but his second was a work of impudent art.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The officials said Russia’s security services are now more brazen in their choice of targets, going after Russian activists and foreign supporters of Ukraine, in addition to the usual suspects like military defectors.—
Emma Burrows,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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This is a brazen violation of international law.—
Lincoln Anderson,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Wrapped around a rubbery bassline that Peter ran through a guitar amp and played straight into a laptop, the song is confident and brassy, sauntering around as Kellie Eden’s trumpet cascades from above and the band’s co-vocalists provide pop harmonies.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
8 May 2026
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Best purple shampoo Ideal for blonde and silver hair, this purple shampoo neutralizes brassy tones to maintain a more balanced color.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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“Saucy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saucy. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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