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Recent Examples of vampy
Released earlier this spring, the vampy film also stars actresses Hailee Steinfeld (Mary), Jayme Lawson (Pearline) and Wunmi Mosaku (Annie).
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Pamela Avila, USA Today, 19 Nov. 2025
The vampy logo’d lace-ups have sock-like uppers and a cool rounded toe.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
Although, says makeup artist Erin Parsons, the first Gothic makeup may have appeared on the silver screen even earlier with actor Musidora’s vampy look in the silent French film Les Vampires.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 8 Oct. 2025
During the winter holidays, Odette went in for big, vampy, campy decor.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Sep. 2025
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Pamela Avila, USA Today, 19 Nov. 2025
The vampy logo’d lace-ups have sock-like uppers and a cool rounded toe.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
Although, says makeup artist Erin Parsons, the first Gothic makeup may have appeared on the silver screen even earlier with actor Musidora’s vampy look in the silent French film Les Vampires.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 8 Oct. 2025
During the winter holidays, Odette went in for big, vampy, campy decor.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vampy
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The seductive spy, played by Tom Hiddleston, is the main character in The Night Manager, which returned for a second season in January 2026 after a nearly decade-long wait.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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The name Green Goddess is almost as seductive as Barefoot Contessa and this creamy, herby flashback to the 1970s slides easily into a salad dressing.—
Carolynn Carreño,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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On January 13, Blunt made a sultry appearance at Cipriani 42nd Street with a NSFW reveal that was part power dressing, part lingerie.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
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Released just a couple of days before Christmas, the festive cover finds Jung Kook delivering some of his sultriest vocals to date.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
26 Dec. 2025
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If ambiance is as alluring as the food for your romantic rendezvous, this high-style seafood spot in downtown Milwaukee is for you.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
6 Feb. 2026
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Intoxicating tuberose is enhanced by dark, peppery vanilla, suede, and alluring tonka bean.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Vampy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vampy. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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