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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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a sexy voice
a sexy smile
a sexy outfit
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Recent Examples of sexy
Though not traditionally the sexiest furnishings on the planet, the best TV stands vie for attention with the flashiest LCD screens in your living room, bedroom, or guest room.
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Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2025
Kevin Bacon is showing off one of the goriest — and sexiest — moments from behind the scenes of his latest TV show.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
The wisest, the most invincible, sexiest, purest, finest.
—Rosa Rahimi, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
The Buffs get Disney to air their spring game and the NFL to air what’s more or less a sexier version of the old Presidential Physical Fitness Test.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 31 Mar. 2025
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Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2025
Kevin Bacon is showing off one of the goriest — and sexiest — moments from behind the scenes of his latest TV show.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
The wisest, the most invincible, sexiest, purest, finest.
—Rosa Rahimi, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
The Buffs get Disney to air their spring game and the NFL to air what’s more or less a sexier version of the old Presidential Physical Fitness Test.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sexy
Adjective
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There is no obvious spot for two more games on the opening weekend that would provide a desirable, exclusive TV window.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Dear Liz: My husband and I built a home on a hillside over 30 years ago in a desirable neighborhood with a beautiful view.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 May 2025
Adjective
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Meanwhile, Chen moved onto other roles, including director Oliver Stone's 1993 film Heaven and Earth and Lee's 2007 erotic drama Lust, Caution.—
Lawrence Yee,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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The Rise and Fall of the Second American Republic: Reconstruction, 1860–1920 by Manisha Sinha Andrew Delbanco The Connoisseur of Desire F. Scott Fitzgerald’s great theme of erotic anticipation is never more alive than in the longings of Jay Gatsby.—
Rachel Nolan,
The New York Review of Books,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Pour hot cream over chocolate chips in a large heatproof mixing bowl; let stand 3 minutes.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
22 May 2025
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And the doctors who don’t say that are just jealous of your hot little baby.—
Megan Amram,
New Yorker,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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The sensual scenes between Orlando and Trinidad are more scorching than a blistering summer day, and Cunningham expertly builds their emotional connection while never letting up on their physical sparks.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
19 May 2025
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In this provocative yet lavish and sensual biopic about controversial poet Eduard Limonov, Serebrennikov — along with co-writer and Oscar winner Paweł Pawlikowski — deepens his confrontational, love-hate exploration of his homeland’s culture and history.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
13 May 2025
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“Sexy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sexy. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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