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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
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Recent Examples of sexy
Based on Elijah Wald’s 2015 best-seller Dylan Goes Electric!, the film dramatizes the earliest — and, yes, sexiest — years of the Dylan phenomenon.
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Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
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Sol de Janeiro's After Dark Perfume Mist Set features a trio of the brand's sexiest, date night-worthy body mists.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
Jennifer Lopez is the latest celebrity to model a warmer alternative to your sexiest going out look.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 27 Nov. 2024
Cindy Crawford brought her sexiest swimsuits - and some supermodel energy - on winter vacation.
—Tabitha Parent, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
Sol de Janeiro After Dark Perfume Mist Set $68 $54
Sol de Janeiro
Sol de Janeiro's After Dark Perfume Mist Set features a trio of the brand's sexiest, date night-worthy body mists.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
Jennifer Lopez is the latest celebrity to model a warmer alternative to your sexiest going out look.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 27 Nov. 2024
Cindy Crawford brought her sexiest swimsuits - and some supermodel energy - on winter vacation.
—Tabitha Parent, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sexy
Adjective
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Today, Florentine gilded wood is still desirable, particularly among designers.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2025
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This was once a highly desirable area, where rich sea merchants bought mansions on Judges Drive.—
Simon Hughes,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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But the erotic drama has polarized audiences and didn’t exactly light up the Christmas box office, either, and the 17-time SAG nominee was ultimately passed over this year.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
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While accepting the award for best actress at the National Board of Review Gala in New York City Tuesday, Jan. 7, the actress, 57, incorporated a steamy scene from the A24 erotic thriller into her acceptance speech.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Offering hot drinks and a lounge with sofas, as well as booths for injections, the Safer Drug Consumption Facility is the first of its kind in Britain and follows similar initiatives in other cities around the world, including New York.—
Stephen Castle,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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Too hot, and Treasury yields might rise; too cold, and fears of an economic slowdown could halt stocks, Goldman Sachs said.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
10 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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We’re not focused on the destination here; this is about thoroughly enjoying the journey, one sensual moment at a time.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
7 Jan. 2025
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Queue up the sensual playlist, pop the bubbly and surround yourself with roses.—
Lisa Stardust,
refinery29.com,
31 Dec. 2024
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“Sexy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sexy. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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