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
Commenters argued the suggestive nature of the song could direct bad actors toward LaR'iyah's videos.
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Rachel Hale, USA Today, 11 June 2025
The movie is quite true to its world - a world full of slapstick comedy, unfunny jokes, and vulgar and suggestive dialogues.
—Sweta Kaushal, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
An improvement in breadth in the Russell 2000 that's suggestive of a risk-on market could mean the recent gains in the larger-cap index are similarly sustainable.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 9 June 2025
Because of the church scene, which was strongly suggestive of all the characters going to the afterlife, many viewers assumed that all the passengers on Oceanic 815 had been dead the whole time.
—Julie Tremaine, People.com, 23 May 2025
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Rachel Hale, USA Today, 11 June 2025
The movie is quite true to its world - a world full of slapstick comedy, unfunny jokes, and vulgar and suggestive dialogues.
—Sweta Kaushal, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
An improvement in breadth in the Russell 2000 that's suggestive of a risk-on market could mean the recent gains in the larger-cap index are similarly sustainable.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 9 June 2025
Because of the church scene, which was strongly suggestive of all the characters going to the afterlife, many viewers assumed that all the passengers on Oceanic 815 had been dead the whole time.
—Julie Tremaine, People.com, 23 May 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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Get the party started with these sweet and spicy chicken wings.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
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The maneuver is reminiscent of Johnson forcing an out-loud reading of the American Rescue Act in 2021, which at the time sparked backlash from the Democratic majority.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
29 June 2025
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The nozzle issue was reminiscent of another Northrop Grumman booster problem seen in 2024.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2025
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Former Manchester United legend Gary Neville felt Shaw’s statements were painfully revealing.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Justice Amy Coney Barrett summed up the dispute in a revealing comment responding to a dissent from Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson.—
David G. Savage,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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Using vulgar, profane or indecent language in a loud or boisterous manner in the presence of children.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
16 June 2025
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Between 12% and 13.3% of Americans, around 10% of Brits, and 9.4% of Australians used at least one vulgar word in their data.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
15 June 2025
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An eloquent necklace and matching earrings alongside delicate rings were styled as a part of her red carpet look.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
27 June 2025
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Ambient background music plays, and eloquent placemats beckon you to your spot at the table.—
Bryce Jones,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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Some scenes depict Sonny Hayes using tactics that would never fly under FIA regulations: excessively slowing on the formation lap to gain an advantage, intentionally causing a crash to trigger a safety car, and holding up rivals under blue flags.—
Kanzah Maktoum,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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At Mile End Stadium in 1996, a celebrity six-a-side tournament also featuring the likes of Jarvis Cocker and Robbie Williams pitched together the lead singers: Blur’s Damon Albarn playing in a blue Chelsea beanie hat, and Liam inevitably in a light blue bucket hat.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
29 June 2025
Adjective
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Lyles, an average build for a sprinter at 5ft 11in (180cm), is loud and expressive.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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When transiting the bold and expressive sign of Leo, the messenger planet takes on a more theatrical flair.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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Augusta Williams, 34, was convicted of lewd or lascivious battery on a child aged 12-16 and has been sentenced to 15 years in prison, the State Attorney’s Office for the Fifth Judicial Circuit announced June 23.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2025
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Perlman, Dunham revealed, was entirely responsible for the lewd riff between her and Stalter’s characters at the end of the teaser.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2025
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“Suggestive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suggestive. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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