as in sensuous
pleasing to the physical senses
the sensual feel of a velvet shirt against the skin
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Recent Examples of sensual
Brooks Nader Nader brought sensual energy to the red carpet.
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Julia Teti, WWD, 24 Mar. 2025
McBryde in particular seemed to enjoy exercising her acting chops on the song’s sensual antagonism.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 20 Mar. 2025
From plush Tuscan shearling and fluffy furs to structured tweeds and supple leathers, Yves Salomon paints a rich sensual experience that elevates its minimal, androgynous silhouettes.
—Angela Lei, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Consider this your go-to site for sensual reads outside of the hetero-normative range.
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—Jennifer Adams, StyleCaster, 18 Mar. 2025
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Julia Teti, WWD, 24 Mar. 2025
McBryde in particular seemed to enjoy exercising her acting chops on the song’s sensual antagonism.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 20 Mar. 2025
From plush Tuscan shearling and fluffy furs to structured tweeds and supple leathers, Yves Salomon paints a rich sensual experience that elevates its minimal, androgynous silhouettes.
—Angela Lei, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Consider this your go-to site for sensual reads outside of the hetero-normative range.
4.
—Jennifer Adams, StyleCaster, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensual
Adjective
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Its sensuous curves will bring panache to any room.—
Rachel Gallaher,
Robb Report,
23 Mar. 2025
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Cobbled together by a phalanx of producers, these sounds wash over Carti’s performances in a raging yet sensuous churn.—
Mosi Reeves,
Rolling Stone,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The costumes, courtesy of designers Debra Hanson and Nooks Lindell, were frequently sourced from or created by Inuit artisans — including the characters’ enviable parkas, trimmed in lush fur or bordered with vibrant patterns.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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The courtyard installation was curated by the renowned international studio Mary Lennox, who created walls of greenery in hyper-realistic volumes where small openings in the lush vegetation house unique and surprising ceramic pieces.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The music was a pleasant surprise and big draw for Bacon’s interest, too, but for an actor who has starred in many horror films and series throughout his career, there needed to be something really unique to entice Bacon to The Bondsman.—
Demetrius Patterson,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2025
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Some images are pleasant, while others are painful and heart-wrenching to produce.—
The Pham,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Enjoy a delicious lunch, fabulous raffle and listen to New York TImes bestselling author Sarah Penner discuss her new book The Amalfi Curse.Visit www.libraryguildrsf.org or call 858-756-4780 to register.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Apr. 2025
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Makhani and Punjabi curry were absolutely delicious.—
Andrew King,
Axios,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Fans were hyped to see Ice regain her voluptuous figure and showed her love in the replies.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
12 Mar. 2025
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The voluptuous installation, spearheaded by Amy Kule, a longtime producer of the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and Fourth of July Fireworks show, will remain on display through Wednesday (March 5).—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The good news is that the mechanicals are robust, and those parts are plentiful, so apart from rust and the challenge of obtaining trim and pieces unique to the model (serious enthusiasts may want to buy a second Scorpion to cannibalize), these are really delightful cars.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2025
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So goes a single day with Doctor Odyssey, a cross between The Love Boat and ER filtered through the lunatic mind of Ryan Murphy and the nuttiest, most delightful new series in a minute.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Known to design beautiful, luxurious structures on a massive, grand scale--Nobu, W Hotels, Union Square Cafe, to name a few--Rockwell Group created a space for Metropolis that is undeniably a theatrical statement.—
Kristin L. Wolfe,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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The trend among the elite to use self-care as a luxurious commodity rather than a conduit for genuine restoration turns self-care into a performance of power and a tool of exclusivity.—
Akilah Sailers,
Essence,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Mister Romantic may be an equal-opportunity flirt, but there’s no carnal undercurrent to his desires.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Rolling Stone,
15 Mar. 2025
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Liñán fills 90 electrifying minutes laying bare the power of fantasy, of physical desire between men, of passions both carnal and emotional.—
Helena Alonso Paisley,
Miami Herald,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Sensual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensual. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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