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
The color is an almost transparent antique and shiny garnet; the nose delivers delicate floral scents of violet and rose petal that take on spicy and balsamic mottling with age.
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Elisabetta Tosi, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
The result is a salsa that hits all the same notes as its spicy counterpart, just cooler, brighter, and perfect for summer.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 24 July 2025
More than two thirds of Numerator survey respondents bought just the ranch snack wrap, 20% purchased the spicy version, and 12% went for both.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 23 July 2025
But after its three-year hiatus, the food chain is re-releasing the sandwich, now with three versions to choose from—original, spicy and grilled.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 15 July 2025
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Elisabetta Tosi, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
The result is a salsa that hits all the same notes as its spicy counterpart, just cooler, brighter, and perfect for summer.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 24 July 2025
More than two thirds of Numerator survey respondents bought just the ranch snack wrap, 20% purchased the spicy version, and 12% went for both.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 23 July 2025
But after its three-year hiatus, the food chain is re-releasing the sandwich, now with three versions to choose from—original, spicy and grilled.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spicy
Adjective
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Donald Trump sued Dow Jones, News Corp, Rupert Murdoch and two Wall Street Journal reporters on Friday over an explosive report that the president wrote a 2003 birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein that contained suggestive language.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
18 July 2025
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As the night came to a close, Jonathon was walking the Golden ladies to their bedrooms when April caught him off guard with a suggestive comment.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
16 July 2025
Adjective
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The wool-nylon blend hat with a flannel lining features a dark blue and black check pattern and a custom leather patch in honor of the Edmund Fitzgerald.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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Choose from blue, dark pink, white, gray, or ivory in a two-piece bath towel, hand towel, or bath sheet set.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
23 July 2025
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From salty beach days to rooftop evenings, your body’s been putting in work—so why not reward it with a healthy, dewy glow?—
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Situated on the southern edge of North Carolina’s southernmost hook, which curls around the Neuse River and stretches towards the Atlantic, Beaufort is a historic fishing village that leans into its storied and salty charms.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
28 July 2025
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“Spicy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spicy. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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