as in sensuous
pleasing to the physical senses
the sensual feel of a velvet shirt against the skin
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Recent Examples of sensual
In between languid lake swims and sensual forest escapades, old crushes surface and new anxieties rear their heads in this deft portrait of millennial disenchantment.
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Air Mail,
20 June 2026
With Sonja Tyspin’s cinematography imbuing an innocent, sensual curiosity, Kiyoko sweetly conveys the awkward thrill of fledgling emotions.
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Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Stars such as Vittoria Ceretti, Suki Waterhouse, and Katie Holmes have embraced the sensual slip in cream or white—while Jennifer Lopez recently donned a silky skirt with a thin, barely-there knit cardigan.
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Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
17 June 2026
Dirty Rice is a creamy, starchy, sweet skin scent with some oomph from vetiver and animalic musk to add a sensual, addictive element to the mixture.
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Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
17 June 2026
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Air Mail,
20 June 2026
With Sonja Tyspin’s cinematography imbuing an innocent, sensual curiosity, Kiyoko sweetly conveys the awkward thrill of fledgling emotions.
—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Stars such as Vittoria Ceretti, Suki Waterhouse, and Katie Holmes have embraced the sensual slip in cream or white—while Jennifer Lopez recently donned a silky skirt with a thin, barely-there knit cardigan.
—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
17 June 2026
Dirty Rice is a creamy, starchy, sweet skin scent with some oomph from vetiver and animalic musk to add a sensual, addictive element to the mixture.
—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensual
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Kate Fry, whose assignment here as Gretl requires a temporal transition from the coquettish and sensuous to a character rich with the moral authority of experience and an ability to judge the folly of others, is quite extraordinary.
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On two sensuous, R&B-leaning songs in the middle of the record, Káryyn’s newfound directness is reflected in her lyrics.
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In between scenic photos and videos of them boating alongside a school of dolphins, a turtle sighting, and the lush coastline, Alba also shared a photo of a young boy (presumably her son Hayes, 8) as well as a young girl sitting on the beach.
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Meander through a lush, fairy-worthy tapestry of ivy and narrow pathways forged throughout the B&B's history.
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Bartlett’s posture is ramrod straight, his voice a pleasant, precise British lilt that’s nothing like his natural Australian accent.
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Dogs are welcome, and the shaded setting is a pleasant place to linger.
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Cherry trees showcase beautiful blooms in the spring and produce delicious fruit in late spring and early summer.
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The spinach and feta pastry was delicious, salty enough from the cheese filling and not too heavy.
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Enthusiasts love it for its voluptuous beauty and buttery-smooth typing action.
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Once mounted, the voluptuous nude body stands tall like a mountain against the pale wash of Sotheby’s London gallery.
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Perhaps because of this aesthetic of illusions, the earnest state pride evident in some of the pavilions turns out to feel especially delightful.
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Her nuanced portrayal gives the girl many layers, including a delightful determination.
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Performance factors purposefully into the mix using soft, durable outdoor marine fabrics from Loro Piana, luxurious marine-grade leathers from Moore & Giles, sculptural plumbing fixtures from Dornbracht, and architectural hardware from Joseph Giles.
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Built on a hillside overlooking Vila Nova de Gaia (where most of the old-line port merchants are located) and the Douro River, the luxurious 82-room hotel gets its identity from the local wine trade.
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Misty Roberts, 44, was sentenced June 9 after being found guilty in March of carnal knowledge of a juvenile and indecent behavior with a juvenile, both felonies, according to KPLC, The Guardian and Louisiana Radio Network.
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The former make for an easy snack (carnal or cuisine), while the latter are an even more fleeting annoyance.
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“Sensual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensual. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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