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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
The snug bar, located across from Wooly's, features velvet couches and dim lighting for a sexy vibe, along with a conversation pit where a DJ spins hip hop, jazz, funk, and R&B music.
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Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 21 Jan. 2026
There’s something romantic about this navy velvet number that’s inspiring us to explore the sexier side of interiors.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 21 Jan. 2026
The office siren trend is going strong as sharp lines, sexy silhouettes, and office-ready apparel continue to crop up absolutely everything this winter.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026
Making insulation sexy at 73 An eco-renovation specialist who decided to think bigger about climate change, Judith Joyce delivered a TEDx talk, wrote two books, and built an Instagram following of 150,000 with over 70 million views.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 21 Jan. 2026
There’s something romantic about this navy velvet number that’s inspiring us to explore the sexier side of interiors.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 21 Jan. 2026
The office siren trend is going strong as sharp lines, sexy silhouettes, and office-ready apparel continue to crop up absolutely everything this winter.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026
Making insulation sexy at 73 An eco-renovation specialist who decided to think bigger about climate change, Judith Joyce delivered a TEDx talk, wrote two books, and built an Instagram following of 150,000 with over 70 million views.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sexy
Adjective
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Critical to YouTube's growth among users, creators and advertisers is keeping the platform desirable for all parties involved.—
Jennifer Elias,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2026
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When this contemporary art museum opens, along with Saadiyat Grove, a new residential and retail project, the Saadiyat Cultural District will become the emirate’s most desirable address.—
Clare Dight,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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No surprise, then, that so much of their work is fearlessly modern, whether outspoken and rebellious or confessional and erotic.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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Similarly, Luka, parent company of the chatbot Replika, drastically changed its romantic companion chatbots’ personalities by removing their ability to engage in erotic conversations.—
Lori Andrews,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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That contentment was like a gentle wind on a hot day, or a few drops of rain during a drought – natural, humane happiness.—
Stephy Chung,
CNN Money,
22 Jan. 2026
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Olivia Dean and Lola Young lead The BRIT Awards 2026 nominations, each securing five nods and setting the tone for a particularly hot moment in British music.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The two share a vampy, sexy, sensual stylistic code.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
4 Jan. 2026
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The result is eveningwear that feels sensual, refined and effortlessly modern.—
Alex Badia,
Footwear News,
31 Dec. 2025
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“Sexy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sexy. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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