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as in erotic
of, relating to, exciting, or expressing sexual attraction or desire
he found her new dress very sexy while still being tasteful
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Recent Examples of sexy
Their iconic Full-On Plumping Lip Polish is designed to unleash your sexy alter-ego and stimulate your senses.
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Tory Johnson, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Per the script, the character of Lori is supposed to enter wearing a Mianus U shirt — yes, Mianus is a real place in Connecticut — and the costume department has put her in a sexy crop top instead.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2026
After the performance, Whoopi stayed on to meet the performers, including Sydney James Harcourt who plays Rum Tum Tugger, the show’s sexy male lead.
—Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 5 Apr. 2026
Munn paired the sexy shoes with black trousers and a pale green blazer, finishing off the look with an oversized clutch and sunglasses.
—Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 5 Apr. 2026
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Tory Johnson, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Per the script, the character of Lori is supposed to enter wearing a Mianus U shirt — yes, Mianus is a real place in Connecticut — and the costume department has put her in a sexy crop top instead.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2026
After the performance, Whoopi stayed on to meet the performers, including Sydney James Harcourt who plays Rum Tum Tugger, the show’s sexy male lead.
—Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 5 Apr. 2026
Munn paired the sexy shoes with black trousers and a pale green blazer, finishing off the look with an oversized clutch and sunglasses.
—Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 5 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sexy
Adjective
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Pangan, 28, who lives in Torrance, felt confused that her friend who lives in Orange County was able to get desirable cheap tickets for swimming, track and tennis.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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In the case of the Defender 110 X-Dynamic SE, that blend starts at $75,200, and easily approaches $100,000 if one adds all of the desirable amenities.—
John Scott Lewinski,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Good Bones, which will be developed for Prime Video, is described as an erotic thriller set in the world of country music.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
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The museum displays some 4,000 pieces of erotic art that owner Naomi Wilzig has collected over the years.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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On April 18, that reverence will look like music, laughter and a line of people waiting for something hot out of the fryer — a simple plate carrying stories from across the world, all landing in one place.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Barred from his high school basketball team due to his temper, a hot-head, street-baller battles demons from his past and present to earn a spot on a summer league team and his last shot at a college basketball scholarship.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The photos capture the artist in his prime, from sensual solo poses to special moments with then-wife Mayte Garcia.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
8 Apr. 2026
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Ozon’s black-and-white version sticks closely to the story but dispenses with much of the narration to focus on the sensual streets of colonial Algeria.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Sexy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sexy. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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