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
In this quick one-pan dinner, a sweet and spicy blend of honey and pepper is tossed with asparagus and chicken pieces.
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Caroline Hopkins Legaspi, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Dramamine’s site also recommended that passengers try to relax, stay away from greasy or spicy foods, avoid digital screens and reading materials and ask for ginger ale from the beverage cart.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
The spicy salsa and tangy cucumber salad brought out the best of the tender birria.
—Jessica Boehm, Axios, 9 Apr. 2025
The finish is long and flavorful, with a lingering spicy aftertaste of cinnamon and clove notes.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Caroline Hopkins Legaspi, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Dramamine’s site also recommended that passengers try to relax, stay away from greasy or spicy foods, avoid digital screens and reading materials and ask for ginger ale from the beverage cart.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
The spicy salsa and tangy cucumber salad brought out the best of the tender birria.
—Jessica Boehm, Axios, 9 Apr. 2025
The finish is long and flavorful, with a lingering spicy aftertaste of cinnamon and clove notes.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spicy
Adjective
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Mackintosh and Bourne mitigate the damage by grouping some songs together and presenting them in an ingeniously suggestive dramatic fashion.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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This revelation tempers the expectations of a Dynasty revival despite the suggestive interactions and Hammerstone's social media activity.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadian cars hang like storm clouds over blue collar towns as rumors spread of coming layoffs and plant closures and economists warn higher tariffs could demolish the country's auto industry.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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One 2023 study found that participants preferred warm-colored foods over colors observed through a cool spectrum (green, blue, and purple, for instance).—
Bedatri D. Choudhury,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The exterior has a nice crust that’s slightly salty, and the texture of the bread inside has a bounce, which is likely from the provolone.—
Kaitlyn Rosati,
New York Daily News,
23 Apr. 2025
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Add enough salt so the water is pleasantly salty, followed by the pasta, and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Spicy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spicy. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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