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as in worried
feeling or showing uncomfortable feelings of uncertainty
with an edgy voice the spelling-bee contestant started to spell the tongue twister
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as in sharpened
having an edge thin enough to cut or pierce something
be careful as you walk along the beach—those broken clam shells are edgy enough to cut your feet
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as in provocative
serving or likely to arouse a strong reaction
a director known for his edgy, over-the-top satires on modern life
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Recent Examples of edgy
The classic workwear suits with shorter hemlines, leopard print, layers and sequins offered a more edgy take for the younger Maje demographic.
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Rhonda Richford, WWD, 14 Mar. 2025
Not relegated to the bedroom alone, these fixtures can bring vibrancy to any space—as is evident in the bathroom of this timeless, edgy Massachusetts home.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2025
Sam Edelman Bianka Sling in Granada Tan Leopard print is forever neutral; Milan catwalks are famed for sending edgy leopard prints down the runway.
—Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 19 Mar. 2025
Photo: Getty Images The pop of red, however, did prove to be a new addition to her edgy wardrobe as of late.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2025
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Rhonda Richford, WWD, 14 Mar. 2025
Not relegated to the bedroom alone, these fixtures can bring vibrancy to any space—as is evident in the bathroom of this timeless, edgy Massachusetts home.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2025
Sam Edelman Bianka Sling in Granada Tan Leopard print is forever neutral; Milan catwalks are famed for sending edgy leopard prints down the runway.
—Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 19 Mar. 2025
Photo: Getty Images The pop of red, however, did prove to be a new addition to her edgy wardrobe as of late.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for edgy
Adjective
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Many Americans are worried that their First Amendment right to free speech is fading.—
Leila Fadel,
NPR,
7 Apr. 2025
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The patient’s toe had been amputated because of an infection causing unbearable pain and Dr Shaik, a neurology resident overseeing her care was worried.—
Hansa Bhargava,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The viral image purporting to show Trump's Truth Social post is fake and contains provocative language that does not reflect the president's stance on dual citizenship.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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The episode’s depiction of moral compromises was considered too provocative for Indian sensibilities.—
Viren Naidu,
IndieWire,
2 Apr. 2025
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Teachers are nervous about a new online portal where students or parents can file complaints about diversity, equity and inclusion lessons in class with the U.S. Department of Education.—
Leila Fadel,
NPR,
7 Apr. 2025
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People get nervous, especially when a show is so popular.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2025
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After the sharp drop this Thursday/Friday, the S&P 500 was down nearly 12% YTD (as of midday Friday) and 18% off all-time highs due to fears on stagflation and worries over the Trump Administration’s newest tariff policies.—
Randy Watts,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Even at such a low price, this unit is packed with features and performance, including a wide 180 degree viewing angle, sharp 2K video, smart object detection and more.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Not that Wendlinger is anxious for her time with the Mustangs to end.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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Friday, a government report showed that the U.S. labor market held up better than expected in March despite the federal government’s layoffs, the crackdown on immigrants, and surveys showing that consumers and businesses are increasingly anxious about the economy.—
Josh Fellman,
Quartz,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Some people find that drinking it on an empty stomach, such as before breakfast, can also lead to digestive upset or acid reflux.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
2 Apr. 2025
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This resulted in the anonymous poster feeling guilty and upset.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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These basic ideas, far from revelatory, never come close to the trenchant critiques of hedonism in Wilde’s 1891 novel.—
Christian Lewis,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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Image Wood’s critique — the way technology has left us prone to dysfunctional loneliness — is trenchant, but his approach is fundamentally goofy.—
Ismail Muhammad,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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Inflation, perhaps stiffened by tariffs, and uncertainty over the future of the labor market have left consumers feeling uneasy.—
DeArbea Walker,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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But the Armageddon-level stakes of unrest in the region should make anyone uneasy about mishaps.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Edgy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edgy. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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