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Recent Examples of vampy
Think: Rihanna with her vampy maternity style, or Alexander Skarsgård with his quirky suiting looks.
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 25 May 2025
But Jennifer Lawrence wasn't the only one at Cannes rocking a vampy pedicure with a more demure polish up top.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 18 May 2025
In Thierry Mugler Couture from fall 1998 Photo: Glen Luchford
Other Mugler looks in the film include vampy, dark-yet-romantic looks from his fall 1998 collection.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2025
The linking factor is a light, almost milky quality that sets them apart from vivid neons and vampy dark shades typically associated winter nail colors.
—Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2025
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 25 May 2025
But Jennifer Lawrence wasn't the only one at Cannes rocking a vampy pedicure with a more demure polish up top.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 18 May 2025
In Thierry Mugler Couture from fall 1998 Photo: Glen Luchford
Other Mugler looks in the film include vampy, dark-yet-romantic looks from his fall 1998 collection.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2025
The linking factor is a light, almost milky quality that sets them apart from vivid neons and vampy dark shades typically associated winter nail colors.
—Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vampy
Adjective
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Lop off the tops and bottoms of giant heirloom tomatoes like Cherokee Purples or Red Zebras endowed with divine characteristics through fine lineage, including a gorgeous ugliness, striking Technicolors, patterns, and a seductive sweetness.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 July 2025
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Its power rests in Benicio del Toro as the shady international businessman Anatole Korda, a sly, seductive operator who is trying to firm up his many enterprises and bequeath them to his daughter, Liesl, played marvelously by Mia Threapleton.—
Taylor Antrim,
Vogue,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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The stunning architecture, great meals and sultry tango make this city a divine place to visit throughout the year.—
Liza B. Zimmerman,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Editor’s tip: The property hosts a ground-floor café that serves Kyoto-style coffee and a sultry new speakeasy and vinyl room for after-hours listening sessions.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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The non-alcohol market has been particularly alluring, a portion of the business that’s expected to be worth $5 billion in the U.S. by 2028, according to industry researcher IWSR.—
John Kell,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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With a 45% rebate — in hard cash, not tax credits — crew depth honed over 60 years of TV production, and a king who hand-delivers vintage jeeps, Jordan’s pitch is alluring.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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“Vampy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vampy. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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