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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
While much of the show was scripted, Lowe was also allowed to ad-lib, which further helped solidify the show’s off-kilter, edgy sense of humor.
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 4 Mar. 2025
The seamless interplay of silver, gold, and diamonds juxtaposes elegance with a sleek, edgy vibe.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
The week before, Erivo graced the red carpet at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif., for the 2025 Critics Choice Awards in an edgy look.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
The grunge cases capture Diesel’s edgy aesthetic with distressed finishes and industrial hardware elements.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Feb. 2025
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 4 Mar. 2025
The seamless interplay of silver, gold, and diamonds juxtaposes elegance with a sleek, edgy vibe.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
The week before, Erivo graced the red carpet at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif., for the 2025 Critics Choice Awards in an edgy look.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
The grunge cases capture Diesel’s edgy aesthetic with distressed finishes and industrial hardware elements.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for edgy
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In my neighborhood, people are worried about rising costs of everything.—
Robin Holmes,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Mar. 2025
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Given his fake news rhetoric, Trump is certainly not worried about media reports, traditionally a strong external check on presidential power.—
Sergei Klebnikov,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Relocating to Shanghai, the provocative brand quickly built a name for boundary-pushing, body-skimming and altering designs.—
Gemma A. Williams,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Starring Sul Kyung-gu, Jang Dong-gun, Kim Hee-ae and Claudia Kim, the provocative Korean drama follows a wealthy lawyer, who decides to defend a killer, being confronted by his righteous brother over a heated dinner conversation.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
7 Mar. 2025
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Some Trump advisers were nervous the deal might go south before the ceremonial signing, but felt confident by the time Mr. Trump greeted Zelenskyy.—
Jennifer Jacobs,
CBS News,
1 Mar. 2025
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At the premiere of that film, Brothers At War, in 2009, Joe was nervous.—
Eileen Finan,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, Bitcoin continued its sharp decline, falling below $79,000 after trading above $100,000 in December.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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January’s report showed that job openings increased across many major sectors, with the sharpest upticks in industries such as real estate, finance and retail, according to the report.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN,
11 Mar. 2025
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While many companies rapidly integrate AI, this data reveals a growing disconnect: employees are increasingly anxious about its impact.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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But raising cash remains a challenge for some, with investors anxious about startups courting enough customers for healthy returns, Pershad said.—
Liang Lei,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2025
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Men’s Pro Singles Recap The venue was rocked by a huge upset on Thursday afternoon, when 16-yr old Floridian No. 40 seed John Lucian Goins shocked the No. 1 seed Ben Johns in the quarters.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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This wasn’t easy: Florida Southern, ranked 23rd in the nation, led by as many as 12 points in the first half as the Moccasins pursued what would have been a massive upset in the world of Division II basketball.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2025
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The book’s inferences about the present state of A.I. are less controversial and more trenchant.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
The New Yorker,
19 Feb. 2025
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Well known for his thoughtful fictional treatments of British history, Boyd combines measured twists with a trenchant reconsideration of the legacy of Cold War-era interventionism.—
The New Yorker,
The New Yorker,
13 Jan. 2025
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Some medical and public-health institutions have settled into an uneasy détente with smoking alternatives.—
Carrie Battan,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
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Based on the Chinese novel Fengshen Yanyi (Investiture Of The Gods), the story follows a demon child raised by humans, who forms an uneasy alliance with the dragon prince, Ao Bing, in an epic battle to protect their clans.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Edgy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edgy. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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