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as in lively
having much high-spirited energy and movement
vivid writing and a racy plot that keeps readers turning the pages
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as in spicy
hinting at or intended to call to mind matters regarded as indecent
a raunchy comedy with language that was a little too racy for an eight-year-old child
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Recent Examples of racy
Lauren Sanchez has sparked backlash on social media after unveiling a racy look at Donald Trump’s inauguration.
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Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 20 Jan. 2025
Others wondered how anyone could be surprised at the racy segments considering the content of her songs.
—Abby Aguirre, Vogue, 11 Feb. 2025
At that time, exchanges that were shared on Instagram and WhatsApp seemed to suggest the designer was trying to coax racy pictures from the youth.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 7 Feb. 2025
West also has no problem flaunting his lady’s assets, taking to Instagram last week with a racy snap of Censori wearing a tiny bikini that covered her nipples and nothing else.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 2 Feb. 2025
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Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 20 Jan. 2025
Others wondered how anyone could be surprised at the racy segments considering the content of her songs.
—Abby Aguirre, Vogue, 11 Feb. 2025
At that time, exchanges that were shared on Instagram and WhatsApp seemed to suggest the designer was trying to coax racy pictures from the youth.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 7 Feb. 2025
West also has no problem flaunting his lady’s assets, taking to Instagram last week with a racy snap of Censori wearing a tiny bikini that covered her nipples and nothing else.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 2 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for racy
Adjective
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Stripes Everywhere Stripes are having a major design moment, proving that the lively pattern is timeless, versatile, and effortlessly chic.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Mar. 2025
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The High Kings and Mary Black Palmer Auditorium, 270 Mohegan Ave Pkwy., New London A full evening of Irish music with vocalist Mary Black, lively traditional Irish band The High Kings plus Róisín O is being presented by The Kate but held at Connecticut College’s Palmer Auditorium.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
8 Mar. 2025
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These wines are big, bold, and spicy, often with rich blackberry and dark chocolate flavors.—
Emily Price,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Grounded by spicy fennel and velvety musks, this unisex cologne boasts impressively long wear, yet is refreshing and light enough to wear on a super humid day.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
5 Mar. 2025
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This means that the growing international voting bloc is an Oscar force to be reckoned with for animated feature.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
2 Mar. 2025
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The Oscar nominee walked the runway with dramatic, out-to-there lashes that would feel right at home on an animated heroine or villain.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
21 Feb. 2025
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The choreography and lyrics were notably suggestive, and were re-examined when allegations against Kelly came to light in 2019.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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The latest: Photos and videos posted to Facebook, Reddit and other sites showed the Patriots Place sign displaying non-explicit cartoon images of anthropomorphic dogs, a cat and one very suggestive purple wolf on a rainbow background.—
Mike Deehan,
Axios,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Amaury is a bright, happy, and energetic boy in search of a family.—
MARE Staff,
Boston Herald,
2 Mar. 2025
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The incubator’s space at the Mart quickly became an energetic locus for tech startups in Chicago and, just as importantly, gave the city’s nascent tech community a brand that was recognizable to Chicagoans outside the startup orbit as well as to funders and entrepreneurs in other cities.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Assist/little Lake Fire has burned four acres of private land after being active for seven hours.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacramento Bee,
2 Mar. 2025
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Currently, there are 40 active tribes that participate in parades and events during Mardi Gras, Super Sundays and St. Joseph’s Day.—
Martie Bowser,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Your business should excite your customers, frustrate your competitors and animate and motivate your people.—
Jeffrey Russell,
Forbes,
6 Nov. 2024
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Photo : Paul Barnaby Robert Longo photographs animate the entry foyer.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
22 Dec. 2024
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The soccer-specific venue does brisk business with concerts and other non-sports events.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Feb. 2025
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Flirting With Disaster is a brisk read, keeping readers turning the pages to find out who Meena will choose.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Racy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/racy. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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