1
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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2
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
On the palate, there’s present saline—a nod to the coastal location—along with a racy and fresh acidity.
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Lana Bortolot, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
The singer-songwriter recounted how Katelyn jumped into the series when a more racy moment played out on screen.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
His latest post of the beauty, however, may have been a little too racy to keep up on his social media.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 14 Jan. 2025
Even Ferrell himself fumbled over the racy lines, which elicited so much laughter that both Thompson and Murphy struggled to hold back their smiles.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025
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Lana Bortolot, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
The singer-songwriter recounted how Katelyn jumped into the series when a more racy moment played out on screen.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
His latest post of the beauty, however, may have been a little too racy to keep up on his social media.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 14 Jan. 2025
Even Ferrell himself fumbled over the racy lines, which elicited so much laughter that both Thompson and Murphy struggled to hold back their smiles.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for racy
Adjective
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Panelists had been carefully chosen and the moderators ensured lively debates took place.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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To introduce persimmon in a balanced way, Bassford recommends incorporating the color into decorative touches like wallpaper, upholstery, or bedding for a lively yet harmonious effect.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Apr. 2025
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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Katt also lent his voice to the animated The Get Along Gang in the mid-1980s, and in Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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In the brief animated video graphic shared to Perry’s Instagram, the expedition’s logo comes into frame, against a starry sky.—
Rania Aniftos,
Billboard,
11 Apr. 2025
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This revelation tempers the expectations of a Dynasty revival despite the suggestive interactions and Hammerstone's social media activity.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
25 Mar. 2025
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The conversation even turned a bit suggestive toward the end of the episode, when Chung pulled out a series of questions from a jar to ask her husband.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Claudine’s vibe is welcoming and the lunch crowd is energetic.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2025
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This was a fantastic week in Paris — energetic and full of strong debuts.—
Rhonda Richford,
WWD,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Redshirt freshman Kaleb Annett was the most active quarterback on the day, throwing for 77 yards and a touchdown on a 6-for-10 throwing performance.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Apr. 2025
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The 1880s were the most active decade for U.S. hurricane landfalls on record.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Charcuterie and cheese, potatoes and onions, meat and offal: These are the ingredients that animate Harris’s chalkboard menu, all old friends, treated with a grandmotherly mix of tenderness and brawn.—
Amiel Stanek,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Apr. 2025
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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
Adjective
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Warhol is a brisk dip in self-deprecating self-examination.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
2 Apr. 2025
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Monday’s weather for the A’s first home game was unseasonably cool with rain earlier in the day and game-time temperature a brisk 52 degrees with some light wind.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Racy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/racy. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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