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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
Locally, Margaret is known for announcing hailstorms with a sexy shimmy.
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Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
And just a little more sexy [and] confident.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
The snap buttons at the top of this swimsuit can be buttoned to the top for sporty mode, or undone to make the one-piece a little sexier.
—Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 10 June 2026
And while Taylor is inspired by the latest runway offerings, her approach has always been to reflect and enhance her own personal style that’s equal parts sporty, sexy, and strong.
—Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
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Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
And just a little more sexy [and] confident.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
The snap buttons at the top of this swimsuit can be buttoned to the top for sporty mode, or undone to make the one-piece a little sexier.
—Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 10 June 2026
And while Taylor is inspired by the latest runway offerings, her approach has always been to reflect and enhance her own personal style that’s equal parts sporty, sexy, and strong.
—Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sexy
Adjective
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The researchers believe the technology could find applications anywhere private, localized audio is desirable.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 June 2026
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Lane-Huereca, who was born and raised in the city, explains that what makes New Braunfels so desirable is its mix of affordability, compared to neighboring markets, and access to stable jobs.—
Dobrina Zhekova,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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Anchored by a mesmerizing lead performance from Cemre Paksoy, the film blends scam-call paranoia, erotic fixation, and existential dread into a vision that’s difficult to shake even in a trailer that’s barely two minutes long.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
11 June 2026
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Telephones, in any era, carry a specific erotic potency.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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An Irvine dog trainer who operated Happy K9 Academy was convicted of killing 11 dogs by keeping them in small crates in a hot van and lying to the pets’ owners about the deaths, authorities said.—
Seamus Bozeman
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Oklahoma’s bats remained scorching hot, racking up 12 hits - including five more home runs - and got a quality start from freshman Nick Wesloski.—
Hunter DeLauder,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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The result is a category broad enough to suit everything from breezy summer wear to deeper, more sensual evening fragrances.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
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Seersucker jackets, moccasins without socks, and dress shirts designed to expose just enough of the body to be sensual.—
Dave Schilling
Contributing
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Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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“Sexy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sexy. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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