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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
Ferretti Yachts, redesigned by Filippo Salvetti, attracts a younger, sexier clientele.
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Rachel Ingram, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
This high vibration exudes a magnetic, sexy confidence that eludes many younger women.
—Linsey Hughes, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2025
This era for me is about feeling sexy, chic and free, and that’s what those looks felt like to me.
—Jeff Nelson, People.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The James is quite possibly the sexiest, most interesting new address in the city.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2025
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Rachel Ingram, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
This high vibration exudes a magnetic, sexy confidence that eludes many younger women.
—Linsey Hughes, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2025
This era for me is about feeling sexy, chic and free, and that’s what those looks felt like to me.
—Jeff Nelson, People.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The James is quite possibly the sexiest, most interesting new address in the city.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sexy
Adjective
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The aluminum-creation process begins with bauxite ore, a raw material that contains desirable aluminum-rich minerals but also a host of impurities including silica and iron and titanium oxides.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Sep. 2025
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Cramer said Fed Chair Jerome Powell is prudent, which is a desirable characteristic for those in his position.—
Julie Coleman,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The back of the knee is a surprisingly erotic spot, sensitive to light touch and teasing.—
Essence,
Essence,
11 Sep. 2025
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To make peace, Replika reinstated the right to practice erotic role play, but only for legacy users who’d signed up before February, 2023.—
Patricia Marx,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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With the debates coming later this month, the campaign water is set to get hotter.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Sep. 2025
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Significantly diseased leaves should be raked and removed from the area and disposed of properly, such as by burying, burning where allowed, or hot composting, according to UW-Madison.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Donna Summer passed away more than a decade ago in 2012, leaving behind an incredible legacy of upbeat dance music and sensual R&B-leaning tunes.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Interactions should be pleasant, sensual or charming.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Sexy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sexy. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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