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
And at times their rivalry got downright spicy.
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Keith Murphy, VIBE.com, 7 June 2026
Expect menu offerings like a crispy oyster pancake; floating market red curry; spicy mango salad; tamarind snapper; chicken khao soi roti wrap; khao soi noodles and street shrimp pot with glass noodles, shrimp, ginger and Thai herbs.
—Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 6 June 2026
Enjoy a smoky and spicy classic that takes just a couple of minutes to prepare.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
The ricotta lends coolness both in temperature and in flavor, offering relief between bites of spicy booziness.
—Emily Weinstein, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
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Keith Murphy, VIBE.com, 7 June 2026
Expect menu offerings like a crispy oyster pancake; floating market red curry; spicy mango salad; tamarind snapper; chicken khao soi roti wrap; khao soi noodles and street shrimp pot with glass noodles, shrimp, ginger and Thai herbs.
—Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 6 June 2026
Enjoy a smoky and spicy classic that takes just a couple of minutes to prepare.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
The ricotta lends coolness both in temperature and in flavor, offering relief between bites of spicy booziness.
—Emily Weinstein, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spicy
Adjective
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The messages between Johnson and Duffey in 2024 revealed the two men used suggestive language.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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First, Apple breezed through a new feature in the cycle tracking app that warns users of patterns that might be suggestive perimenopause or an underlying health condition.—
Mario Aguilar,
STAT,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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Bose blue tooth speakers that were a cinch to connect.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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The Seahawks ring, large as a child’s fist, is encrusted with 20 carats of white diamonds and blue sapphires.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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This addicting shrimp recipe manages the best blend of salty and sweet.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 June 2026
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Behold the kingdom of golden arches, where Big Macs reign supreme, salty fries slide into ubiquitous red containers, and McFlurries dance on taste buds all year long.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026
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“Spicy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spicy. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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