1
as in spicy
hinting at or intended to call to mind matters regarded as indecent
making unwelcome suggestive remarks to a subordinate will be regarded as sexual harassment
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2
as in reminiscent
provoking a memory or mental association
a haunting and suggestive song about a long-lost love
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3
as in revealing
clearly conveying a special meaning (as one's mood)
the dog's aggressive behavior is suggestive of some past mistreatment
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Recent Examples of suggestive
A number of Rosenblum’s Passes posts mentioned in the lawsuit referenced nudity, underwear and other suggestive terms.
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Iain Martin, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Even the band launched into a suggestive stripper theme.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 2 Mar. 2025
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
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
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Iain Martin, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Even the band launched into a suggestive stripper theme.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 2 Mar. 2025
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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suggestive
Adjective
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The spicy salsa and tangy cucumber salad brought out the best of the tender birria.—
Jessica Boehm,
Axios,
9 Apr. 2025
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The finish is long and flavorful, with a lingering spicy aftertaste of cinnamon and clove notes.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This feat is reminiscent of another very famous one that Nicklaus himself pulled off at the 2010 Senior PGA Championship.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
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Imagine a flavor that’s reminiscent of both earthy carrots and herbaceous parsley, all in one leafy green package.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Ryan Garcia sat down for a revealing interview with Ak and Barak of Ring Champs ahead of his return to boxing.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Few living filmmakers have a list of collaborators longer or stranger than Errol Morris: Donald Trump (in perhaps his single most revealing interview), Donald Rumsfeld, Steve Bannon, Stephen Hawking.—
Nick Newman,
IndieWire,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The childish use of vulgar profanity simply leads peoople to view the speaker as being unable to express his/her view.—
Letters to the editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2025
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Along with receiving vulgar comments in person and people taking her picture on campus, the 18-year-old has received vile and sexist messages after her phone number was posted online.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Many northern journalists and editorial boards cast civil rights protests in their own cities as dangerous and extreme, even when it was called out in the eloquent tones of Martin Luther King Jr. himself.—
Made by History,
Time,
4 Apr. 2025
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Charles Kenny, a senior fellow at the Center for Global Development, has been an eloquent exponent of this general view.—
Dylan Matthews,
Vox,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The arrests have not only been concentrated at Ivy League, blue state universities but have also hit states such as Alabama with two Republican senators.—
Lexi Lonas Cochran,
The Hill,
6 Apr. 2025
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The pick is discounted in three sizes, including rectangular and round styles, and in blue, ivory, gray, and beige — prices start at $90.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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With Mercury stationing direct in Pisces — igniting your expressive fifth house of love, creativity and passion — everything from your hobbies to your romantic longings is getting back on track.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The dial is where things turn slightly more expressive.—
Steven Rogers,
Robb Report,
7 Apr. 2025
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He was subsequently convicted of a lewd act against a child and oral copulation of a person under 16 and spent 16 months in prison.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Apr. 2025
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In 2004, Brian Peck pleaded no contest to a charge of oral copulation with a minor under 16 and performing a lewd act with a 14- or 15-year-old in connection with the case.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Suggestive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suggestive. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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