1
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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2
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
Sabrina Carpenter is barking back at the backlash surrounding her suggestive album cover.
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Jay Stahl, USA Today, 25 June 2025
The actor claimed that Perry began texting him over the next few months, making suggestive advances and promising to help Dixon find a job.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 18 June 2025
True to the Housefull world, Housefull 5 is a no-brainer, full of slapstick comedy, vulgar and suggestive dialogues and mostly unfunny jokes.
—Sweta Kaushal, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
The animation in the video draws one’s consciousness in like a vortex, and the three sweets that make up the name are suggestive of some sort of code word.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 16 June 2025
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Jay Stahl, USA Today, 25 June 2025
The actor claimed that Perry began texting him over the next few months, making suggestive advances and promising to help Dixon find a job.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 18 June 2025
True to the Housefull world, Housefull 5 is a no-brainer, full of slapstick comedy, vulgar and suggestive dialogues and mostly unfunny jokes.
—Sweta Kaushal, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
The animation in the video draws one’s consciousness in like a vortex, and the three sweets that make up the name are suggestive of some sort of code word.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suggestive
Adjective
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Produced by Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery in Nashville, Belle Meade Bourbon is a high-rye bourbon that offers a rich and spicy profile.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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On Thursday, July 10, the beloved Snack Wrap — available in spicy and ranch varieties — returns.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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Despite its title, however, SWAG is free of any sounds even vaguely reminiscent of the ringtone era.—
Jude Noel,
Pitchfork,
11 July 2025
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The scene was reminiscent of Carlos Alcaraz doing the same during his marathon tussle with Fabio Fognini on the hottest opening day ever at Wimbledon.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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The contents of our bathroom cabinets can be very revealing.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
9 July 2025
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The piece is very revealing for how the admin thinks America's role in the developing world should be.—
Carlo Versano,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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Nan’s rebellion was never loud or vulgar but always quietly confident and effortlessly elegant.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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The comics were often dismissed as a vulgar form, but the bad joke of our superhero-movie culture is that most of it is a vulgarization of the comics.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Also: surely there are more eloquent ways to inform the reader that your story is set in May, 1846.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
11 July 2025
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Pairing the dress with Alexis Bittar jewelry led to an eloquent ensemble.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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For those with different color preferences, the collection is also available (and on sale) in stunning blue and green shades as well.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
11 July 2025
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Located in the ritzy Ginza district of the Japanese capital, the boutique stands out with a massive, shining facade in the brand’s signature blue color.—
Kelly Wetherille,
Footwear News,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Mammoth Dunes If Sand Valley is a study in restraint and rhythm, Mammoth Dunes is its bolder, more expressive sibling.—
Jeff Goudy,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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While themes like heritage and quiet luxury lingered faintly in the background, the spotlight belonged to expressive styles.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
9 July 2025
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But unlike those genre staples, this is a lewd, crude comedy about dorky teens who throw a 17th birthday party for a pal.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
9 July 2025
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The coach was charged in April with special circumstance allegation of murder during the commission of lewd acts with a child, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
30 June 2025
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“Suggestive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suggestive. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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