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Recent Examples of vampy
The vampy logo’d lace-ups have sock-like uppers and a cool rounded toe.
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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
Priver looks glamorous for much of the film and gives a vampy performance.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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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
Priver looks glamorous for much of the film and gives a vampy performance.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vampy
Adjective
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For the nearly half of Americans who can’t find or afford a therapist, that accessibility is seductive.—
Dr. Jesse Finkelstein,
Time,
9 Jan. 2026
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Mental attraction could turn into something seductive fast.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Slip on a pair with a glossy or holographic finish for a slick, sultry boost.—
Aaron Royce,
InStyle,
7 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
Adjective
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In Season 2, expect Pine to confront those feelings head-on, thanks to another likeminded arms dealer and alluring femme fatale who put him in the crosshairs again.—
Jake Kring-Schreifels,
Time,
9 Jan. 2026
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The fit-and-flare silhouette is super flattering, particularly on petite travelers, who appreciate the alluring A-line cut and charming bell sleeves.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Vampy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vampy. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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