sensuality

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noun

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Adjective
Diana, originally a student in the classic series, is now a doctor navigating her supernatural powers, a cursed love triangle, and a far more sensual storyline​ - complete with steamy scenes that are a bold departure from the chaste kisses of 35 years ago. Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025 Kenna Forde has also pegged Japanese label Shushu/Tong for Lower, the Japanese brand that traverses the hyper-feminine and more subversive, sensual takes on corporate wear that harks back to Helly. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 6 Apr. 2025 Officially launched at the end of the year, the collection brings Louboutin’s signature design codes to life in eyewear form—think bold architectural lines, sensual curves, and unmistakable touches of red. Mecca Pryor, Essence, 14 Apr. 2025 The French-Tunisian designer was already making waves in Paris; now he was poised to seduce America with his inimitable combination of technical mastery and sensual provocation. Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sensual
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensual
Adjective
  • Galego’s sensuous, intimate paintings speak loudly as the artist herself engages viewers with a soft, ethereal demeanor, underscoring the dreamy otherworldliness of her work.
    Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
  • The grain of custom oak millwork is placed in contrasting directions on the kitchen cabinetry and the oversized panels cladding the breakfast nook wall around the custom sensuous banquette that is fabricated by Seventeen Second Design.
    Jessica Ritz, Architectural Digest, 26 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Prosecutors said the killings were motivated by greed, pointing to a multimillion-dollar inheritance.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Prosecutors argued the brothers acted out of greed, resorting to murder to get their multimillion-dollar inheritances before being cut out of their parents’ will.
    Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Wild beauty abounds in the landscape surrounding this quaint holiday home, which features serene, sunlit views of lush greenery and azure skies.
    Kimberley Mok, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2025
  • Ireland’s lush, green landscapes are dotted with Stone Age tombs, with some burial sites dating back 5,000 years.
    Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Most of the week should be pleasant in the Baltimore area, with temperatures hovering in the upper 70s and low 80s before a chance of showers into the weekend.
    Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 22 Apr. 2025
  • On bord, the Norse flight attendants were pleasant and service was frequent.
    Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The scents are delicious without ever smelling overbearing, the burn times are on point, and the candle jars blend in as pretty decor in any room.
    Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Grilling is a simple and delicious way to enjoy proteins and veggies, but there’s ways to make that grilling experience bigger and bolder, and add a lot of flavor.
    Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Rick should have listened more carefully to the memorable monologue from Frank (Sam Rockwell), who described an endless, increasingly bizarre cycle of hedonism which led him to nowhere.
    Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
  • At heritage steakhouses, beachside dining rooms and birthday-destination chains, diners are sparing no expense to indulge in a little midcentury hedonism by the coupe glass.
    Tanya Sichynsky, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Others drew comparisons to Venus of Willendorf, a voluptuous female figurine dating back to 28,000–25,000 BCE.
    Rosa Rahimi, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
  • The 23-year-old returned with a catchy single for the ladies sporting a more voluptuous figure.
    Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The delightful scene unfolds with the three discussing relationships.
    Raven Brunner, People.com, 1 May 2025
  • Sometimes those patterns are helpful, even delightful.
    Diana Spehar, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025

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“Sensual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensual. Accessed 5 May. 2025.

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