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as in erotic
of, relating to, exciting, or expressing sexual attraction or desire
he found her new dress very sexy while still being tasteful
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a sexy voice
a sexy smile
a sexy outfit
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Recent Examples of sexy
The wisest, the most invincible, sexiest, purest, finest.
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Rosa Rahimi, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
The Buffs get Disney to air their spring game and the NFL to air what’s more or less a sexier version of the old Presidential Physical Fitness Test.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 31 Mar. 2025
Here are five players the Vikings should target: Will Fries, guard
Not the sexiest name out there by any means, Fries might be the best interior offensive lineman available.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 9 Mar. 2025
The man who portrays The Rookie character is, of course, Eric Winter, whom readers voted as the sexiest TV cop.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
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Rosa Rahimi, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
The Buffs get Disney to air their spring game and the NFL to air what’s more or less a sexier version of the old Presidential Physical Fitness Test.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 31 Mar. 2025
Here are five players the Vikings should target: Will Fries, guard
Not the sexiest name out there by any means, Fries might be the best interior offensive lineman available.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 9 Mar. 2025
The man who portrays The Rookie character is, of course, Eric Winter, whom readers voted as the sexiest TV cop.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sexy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sexy
Adjective
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Sometimes, the larvae would chew these body parts into more desirable sizes.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Apr. 2025
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No major surgery required, but one new face is desirable.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In a way that did not make sense to her, the sealed letter, which had previously had an erotic, conspiratorial weight to it, now had a shameful air.—
Lillian Fishman,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
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Arguably, some of the best steamy romance novels are the ones that take their time building slow-burn tension—and aren’t afraid to enter erotic territory along the way.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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South Florida: While the region is expected to experience another hot and dry day besides a few stray late afternoon showers, there is a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. April 29.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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In cities that have an uneven distribution of foliage, neighborhoods featuring more greenery can offer a relative cooling effect, enabling residents to better withstand dangerously hot summers.—
Henna Hundal,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This is a kind of peacocking that reads as sensual playful, and audacious.—
Kerane Marcellus,
Essence,
6 May 2025
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With its connection to the sensual world, the pleasures of nature and the grounding energy of the Earth, Taurus season provides the perfect backdrop for this celebration of life and growth.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Sexy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sexy. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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