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
Crafted from precious raw materials and presented in striking red vessels, the fragrances usher the house into a bolder, more sensual territory.
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Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025
To finish, highlighter fills in the highlights , and the lips are worked with a brown liner, then filled in with a gloss or a moisturizing lipstick to achieve a sensual and succulent pout—the perfect finishing touch for this look.
—María Munsuri, Glamour, 21 Sep. 2025
His sophomore feature is a sensual drama following young Luz and Pedro, who meet by chance at the olive oil mill but are unaware of the existence of Omar, who lies in the infirmary of the nearby monastery.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 21 Sep. 2025
The sensual lips turned inward, busy with the sorrow overflowing from his heart.
—Garth Greenwell, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
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Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025
To finish, highlighter fills in the highlights , and the lips are worked with a brown liner, then filled in with a gloss or a moisturizing lipstick to achieve a sensual and succulent pout—the perfect finishing touch for this look.
—María Munsuri, Glamour, 21 Sep. 2025
His sophomore feature is a sensual drama following young Luz and Pedro, who meet by chance at the olive oil mill but are unaware of the existence of Omar, who lies in the infirmary of the nearby monastery.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 21 Sep. 2025
The sensual lips turned inward, busy with the sorrow overflowing from his heart.
—Garth Greenwell, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensual
Adjective
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Clothes felt sensuous without overt sexuality and bareness.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
17 Sep. 2025
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Hamilton has created an environment that feels both grand and cocoon-like, with velvet armchairs in rich jewel tones, sensuous materials like marble and leather, and a confident colour palette that echoes the surrounding natural landscape.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Fill the vase with beautiful crab apple branches full of ripe fruits and lush leaves, and place it on a small table near your front door.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
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Landscape professionals also regularly overseed cool-season lawns as part of maintenance programs to keep weeds out and promote a lush, beautiful lawn.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Brew a pot of dark-roasted coffee to make your kitchen smell pleasant.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 Oct. 2025
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Instead of colorful foliage and leaf-peeping, an autumnal escape here means uncrowded beaches, pleasant temperatures in the mid-80s, and a wealth of cultural programming and events, many of which are free.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Our Test Kitchen pros are always developing delicious pasta recipes, but this One-Pot Spaghetti has become extra famous around the office.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
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Smoothies are a delicious treat that's creamy, cold and full of flavor.—
Bethany Thayer,
Freep.com,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Next, while the Negroni calls upon the voluptuous fruit, herbs, and (sometimes) vanilla from sweet vermouth, the Remember the Alimony uses the far more austere fino sherry, nutty and bone dry, as its fortified wine component.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
4 Oct. 2025
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Some pieces feature voluptuous floral prints such as water lily and honeysuckle.—
Rona Berg,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Beauvoir’s letters show a softer, surprisingly endearing side of the pioneering feminist, and Acocella mines them for the delightful and the dirty.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
12 Oct. 2025
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The Book Club films that allowed audiences one last chance to savor this delightful movie star kicking back and letting her charisma carry a picture.—
Tim Grierson,
Rolling Stone,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Hudson Valley has attracted New York City’s elite since the Gilded Age, offering up large and luxurious retreats amid breathtaking natural beauty.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
9 Oct. 2025
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The evening kicked off at Barlume in Manhattan with a luxurious dinner.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The brothers grew up in a household ruled by their mother’s preachings about the sins of lust and carnal desire, per the outlet, which also reports that their father was an alcoholic.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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When Rachel puts the moves on a local boy (Garrett Hedlund), her eyes flash with a kind of carnal appreciation — but for just a second.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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“Sensual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensual. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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