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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 man who portrays The Rookie character is, of course, Eric Winter, whom readers voted as the sexiest TV cop.
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Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
What's your favorite Nest candle to set the mood for date night?
LS: To be honest with you, the sexiest home fragrance in our portfolio is Rose Noir & Oud — the combination of feminine pale pink rose petals with the masculinity of the oud notes makes this fragrance highly intoxicating and alluring.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
Taylor Swift’s Grammys look might just be her sexiest…ever?
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 3 Feb. 2025
Miley stunned in a black leather Saint Laurent dress that flashed her skin in the sexiest (yet most tasteful) way ever.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 2 Feb. 2025
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Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
What's your favorite Nest candle to set the mood for date night?
LS: To be honest with you, the sexiest home fragrance in our portfolio is Rose Noir & Oud — the combination of feminine pale pink rose petals with the masculinity of the oud notes makes this fragrance highly intoxicating and alluring.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
Taylor Swift’s Grammys look might just be her sexiest…ever?
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 3 Feb. 2025
Miley stunned in a black leather Saint Laurent dress that flashed her skin in the sexiest (yet most tasteful) way ever.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 2 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sexy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sexy
Adjective
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Teamwork, socialization, and other types of in-person connection are what workers cite as the most desirable aspects of choosing an office over working from home.—
Ryan Anderson,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Located just west of K-7 Highway and south of College Boulevard, Prairie Canyon is set in one of the most desirable locations, blending scenic beauty with easy access to local amenities.—
Prime Development,
Kansas City Star,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Directed by two Emmy-award-winning filmmakers, Stanley Nelson and Nicole London, the film features Miller and other funk royalty such as George Clinton, leader of the Parliament and Funkadelic groups, plus members of classic funk groups like the Ohio Players, famous for their erotic album covers.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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Deadline is hearing the script is about Delaney Pitts, a nerdy teenage virgin who has a secret online life as an erotic fan fiction author.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Whether the same can be said of his remaining time at the club will be a hot topic come the summer window.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Dozens of children tragically perish each year in cars that quickly heat up when left in the hot sun, even if the temperatures don't feel hot out.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Officially launched at the end of the year, the collection brings Louboutin’s signature design codes to life in eyewear form—think bold architectural lines, sensual curves, and unmistakable touches of red.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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The French-Tunisian designer was already making waves in Paris; now he was poised to seduce America with his inimitable combination of technical mastery and sensual provocation.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Sexy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sexy. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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