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
Formulated with spicy ginger oil and hyaluronic acid, a quick tingle leads to softer, smoother lips sans stickiness.
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2025
In addition to enjoying Carbone’s classic dishes— spicy rigatoni, baked clams, linguini ravioli, and veal parm to name a few— surprise, live performances are expected from some of the industry’s biggest names.
—Cheryl Tiu, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
The admirable Kentucky Freedom Run Farm provides the fine, flavorful lamb for a slow braising and sided with a spicy tomato jam risotto, coriander, mint-and-pistachio gremolata and the reduction of the meat’s juices.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
His agenda for a perfect day in L.A. includes a boat party, an ice bath and the most glorious spicy shrimp in town.
—Michelle Woo, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2025
In addition to enjoying Carbone’s classic dishes— spicy rigatoni, baked clams, linguini ravioli, and veal parm to name a few— surprise, live performances are expected from some of the industry’s biggest names.
—Cheryl Tiu, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
The admirable Kentucky Freedom Run Farm provides the fine, flavorful lamb for a slow braising and sided with a spicy tomato jam risotto, coriander, mint-and-pistachio gremolata and the reduction of the meat’s juices.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
His agenda for a perfect day in L.A. includes a boat party, an ice bath and the most glorious spicy shrimp in town.
—Michelle Woo, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spicy
Adjective
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Those disparities are suggestive of gaps seen in remote-work patterns: Wealthier, urban Californians are more likely to work from home than lower-income, rural residents.—
Phillip Reese,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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James was pictured in a suggestive gorilla-like pose, mouth open wide, as his right hand dribbled a ball with the other wrapped around Bundchen’s waist.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
7 May 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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Choose from a variety of spring hues, including light blue, lavender, and pink.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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In Robert Eggers' period psychological thriller, Dafoe is a salty and kooky lighthouse keeper who mentors a young rookie (Robert Pattinson), and even nonstop drinking can't stop severe isolation from taking hold of the newbie.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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At any time of year eating Kentuckians’ favorite foods is easy but requisite during Derby Week, not least pimento cheese and country ham and biscuits, which will be found at every party, with puffy split buttermilk biscuits with a thin slice of rosy, salty, thinly sliced country ham on the table.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Spicy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spicy. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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