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as in spicy
hinting at or intended to call to mind matters regarded as indecent
making unwelcome suggestive remarks to a subordinate will be regarded as sexual harassment
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as in reminiscent
provoking a memory or mental association
a haunting and suggestive song about a long-lost love
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as in revealing
clearly conveying a special meaning (as one's mood)
the dog's aggressive behavior is suggestive of some past mistreatment
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Recent Examples of suggestive
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.
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Phillip Reese, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
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
Obscenity laws, most aggressively enforced by the U.S. Postal Service, attempted to keep that excitement within bounds—no uncovered or obviously aroused penises, no affectionate or suggestive physical contact.
—Vince Aletti, New Yorker, 3 May 2025
In the most suggestive of the boating pictures, striking points of view establish pictorial intimacy.
—James Meyer, Artforum, 1 May 2025
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Phillip Reese, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
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
Obscenity laws, most aggressively enforced by the U.S. Postal Service, attempted to keep that excitement within bounds—no uncovered or obviously aroused penises, no affectionate or suggestive physical contact.
—Vince Aletti, New Yorker, 3 May 2025
In the most suggestive of the boating pictures, striking points of view establish pictorial intimacy.
—James Meyer, Artforum, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suggestive
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Some Asian ingredients include spicy xo sauce, Japanese snow crab and A5 Miyazaki Gyu, a top-grade Japanese wagyu beef.—
Samantha Husted,
Charlotte Observer,
5 June 2025
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Both of our children were a week past their due dates...so when spicy food, all that walking, and acupuncture didn't work - there was only one thing left to do!—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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For supporters, the wait was reminiscent of what happened last year when a similar bill, led by Palm, stalled and ultimately died in the Senate on the final day of the legislative session.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
5 June 2025
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The straightened ‘do was reminiscent of the mod bob movement on TikTok, which has already spawned a metaphorical protest against long hair.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
3 June 2025
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The figure-hugging midi dress featured a revealing square neckline and halter straps.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
4 June 2025
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One of the most revealing discoveries by law enforcement was a manuscript entitled Points of Origin, a novel Orr wrote with moments mirroring the real-life fires with uncanny specificity.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
4 June 2025
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The survey examined a minimum of 1,000 comments per team and found less than 1% of posts made by fans of the Dallas Wings contained swear words or vulgar comments.—
Alyssa Cooper,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 May 2025
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The program was incredibly close-knit—kids practiced most days of the week, and hung out almost exclusively with their fellow All-Stars, as well as with the vulgar, charismatic teacher who structured their lives.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
3 May 2025
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Kevin Harlan and Ernie Johnson Jr. delivered eloquent, graceful sign-offs when TNT concluded 35 years of NBA coverage on Saturday night.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
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Patti LuPone, fresh off the set of And Just Like That…, has caused an internet kerfuffle with her astute (and deliciously eloquent) jabs at costars, former lovers, theatergoers, and even Times Square pedestrians in her recent profile in The New Yorker.—
Raven Smith,
Vogue,
28 May 2025
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The argument goes that laws like CEQA in part drive the housing and infrastructure crises in blue states that are stifling the party’s political fortunes.—
Liam Dillon,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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With Ashley standing safely on the ground, Michael leapt from a plane and opened a bag that released blue powder into the sky.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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Each addition is a continuation of our vision; to create jewelry that feels personal, expressive and in constant dialogue with the person who wears it.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
6 June 2025
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On June 26, Mercury’s debut in Leo inspires us to be more expressive, confident and courageous in our exchanges.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
1 June 2025
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He is best known in the UK as the opera singer from the Go Compare adverts and also hosted a series, Wynne & Joanna: All at Sea, in the week he was outed for making the lewd remark.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
30 May 2025
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Any combination of characters that have profane, lewd, vulgar or indecent meanings or connotations are not allowed, KDOR says.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
20 May 2025
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“Suggestive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suggestive. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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