as in suggestive
hinting at or intended to call to mind matters regarded as indecent
a spicy suggestion that earned him a slap in the face
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Recent Examples of spicy
Buldak is the world’s top-selling spicy brand from South Korea’s Samyang Foods.
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
Companies from Wendy's to Taco Bell to Cava have rolled out spicy menu items in recent months, responding to the apparent preference by the youngest generation of consumers.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2025
Parfums de Marly offers a wide olfactory palette, from woody and spicy to floral and ambery.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
Make sure to order: Polenta crab cake, tom zap (pork in Thai herb broth ), gang massaman (Thai coconut curry with carrots, potatoes, onions and peanuts), pad cha (spicy catfish with bamboo shoots, young green peppers and bell peppers in a very hot and spicy herb garlic sauce).
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
Companies from Wendy's to Taco Bell to Cava have rolled out spicy menu items in recent months, responding to the apparent preference by the youngest generation of consumers.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2025
Parfums de Marly offers a wide olfactory palette, from woody and spicy to floral and ambery.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
Make sure to order: Polenta crab cake, tom zap (pork in Thai herb broth ), gang massaman (Thai coconut curry with carrots, potatoes, onions and peanuts), pad cha (spicy catfish with bamboo shoots, young green peppers and bell peppers in a very hot and spicy herb garlic sauce).
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spicy
Adjective
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There can be findings that are suggestive of amyloidosis.2 Nuclear Imaging Nuclear scintigraphy is a type of nuclear imaging that is the mainstay diagnostic tool for ATTR-CM.—
Patty Weasler,
Verywell Health,
5 Aug. 2025
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Plenty of flesh and suggestive looks are seen as guests eye both the wildlife and their guides.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Republican Senator Susan Collins, viewed as the most moderate in the Senate, for instance, has won reelection in recent years despite the state's blue tint in other races.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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At its heart sits Viti, a striking blue crater lake that steams invitingly in contrast to the stark black landscape.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Another favorite of Fazio’s, these salty packets serve up 1000mg of sodium as well as magnesium and potassium.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
5 Aug. 2025
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Roughly 80 miles south of Miami and 80 miles north of Key West, Islamorada offers the perfect blend of Old Florida charm and salty barefoot luxury—no high-rises, no big-box stores, just freshly caught fish, breezy galleries, and the healing rhythm of the sea.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Spicy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spicy. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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