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
Nearly all andouille available in America these days is Cajun-style andouille, which is made with pork butt (technically, the shoulder portion of the pig), pork fat, garlic, salt, and spicy seasonings like cayenne pepper, crushed red pepper, chili powder, black pepper, and/or filé powder.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
The veggie pho xao is sweet and spicy, warm and satisfying.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Walmart is redesigning the packaging of its Great Value products to help customers instantly spot whether a bag of spicy chips is gluten-free or how much protein is packed into a serving of chicken nuggets.
—Anne D’innocenzio, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
The original Big Crispy features mayo and pickles, while the spicy version has spicy mayo.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
The veggie pho xao is sweet and spicy, warm and satisfying.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Walmart is redesigning the packaging of its Great Value products to help customers instantly spot whether a bag of spicy chips is gluten-free or how much protein is packed into a serving of chicken nuggets.
—Anne D’innocenzio, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
The original Big Crispy features mayo and pickles, while the spicy version has spicy mayo.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spicy
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For example, do different networks rate explicit language, suggestive language and violent programming similarly, or are some networks prone to provide a lesser rating than others?—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026
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On Chinese social media, some people said that K-pop — with its suggestive dance moves — is not appropriate for children.—
Ken Moritsugu,
Fortune,
10 Apr. 2026
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Earthy colors—shades of green, terracotta, blue and cream—reflect the Tuscan countryside; furniture is a mix of custom pieces plus the odd antique.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Thousands of electric-blue blobs have been spotted on beaches across the Golden State, with sightings as far north as Del Notre County and as south as San Diego County, according to iNaturalist.—
Stephanie Zappelli,
Sacbee.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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There are plump breakfast burritos and sweet-salty miso cookies to be found at Open Market, but the stars will always be the sandwiches.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Caspian Sea, between Europe and Asia, is only about a third as salty as the open ocean and has a number of endemic species, including a little seal with no ears.—
Rosa Lyster,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Spicy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spicy. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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