as in wise
displaying or marked by rude boldness
sassy kids shouting, "Out of our way, you old geezer!"
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Recent Examples of sassy
That wasn't strange in itself—she'd spent the morning dancing around the living room to music and was her usual energetic, sassy self.
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Christopher Hale, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 June 2025
The script is sassy and fun and the cast — Nadler, Helene Udy, Sandra Cruze, Ethan Corn, Jessica Kinsella, Ty Chen and Maya Worthy — make for most pleasant company as Josh grapples with grief, lust and the realization that perfection is indeed an illusion.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 12 June 2025
Five minutes after that, o4-mini presented a correct but sassy solution.
—Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 6 June 2025
The Reddit post may have gone viral because of the man's sassy response, but its lesson is rooted in a very real concern as figures from the Federal Communications Commission report that one in 10 smartphone owners in the U.S. have been victims of phone theft.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
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Christopher Hale, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 June 2025
The script is sassy and fun and the cast — Nadler, Helene Udy, Sandra Cruze, Ethan Corn, Jessica Kinsella, Ty Chen and Maya Worthy — make for most pleasant company as Josh grapples with grief, lust and the realization that perfection is indeed an illusion.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 12 June 2025
Five minutes after that, o4-mini presented a correct but sassy solution.
—Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 6 June 2025
The Reddit post may have gone viral because of the man's sassy response, but its lesson is rooted in a very real concern as figures from the Federal Communications Commission report that one in 10 smartphone owners in the U.S. have been victims of phone theft.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sassy
Adjective
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In hindsight that decision may not have been the wisest.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
5 July 2025
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Demonstrating a talent for working in fluent french peppered with a british accent, the actor delivers one of his most indelible acting turns as the sly, wry, and wise business mogul-turned- butler who finds new purpose in life working on the other side of the fence.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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In fiery Aries, Saturn not only demands results but also bold action.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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And the challenge became not drawing a big, bold line between the unceasing pound of drums, the undulating flapping of flags, the rising tide of song, and the team’s breathless second-half charge.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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Add more cooking water, if needed, to reach a saucy consistency.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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But there’s a whole world of eggplant recipes beyond that saucy Italian American headliner.—
Joe Sevier,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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From classic, no-frills options ideal with cheeky monograms to elevated designer takes that instantly upgrade any look, find the perfect canvas tote for your style needs ahead.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
3 July 2025
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In a cheeky Valentine's Day message on X, Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows doubled down on his commitment to pass school voucher legislation in the state, promising President Donald Trump adviser Elon Musk that the lower chamber will do its part to deliver public money for private schooling.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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Designer Elizabeth Ghia’s inspiring spaces bring icons of design history into the 21st century for spaces that feel fresh yet classic.—
Dan Howarth,
Architectural Digest,
7 July 2025
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Everything then was fresh, local, and far more creative than people of today can even imagine.—
James Dodson
July 7,
Literary Hub,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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Not so for Monae, expertly backed by a brassy band whose guitarist was its lone male member.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 May 2025
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On this Jimmy McHugh cover, her tone is brassy, and clearly influenced by rock singers — but more charming for it.—
Kristen S. Hé,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Jimmy, boyish and cocky as ever, proves a real asset thanks to his clandestine connection with Lex’s fashionista, selfie-snapping girlfriend Eve (Sara Sampaio).—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
8 July 2025
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The story itself is stripped to bone and sinew: a sleepy New England beach town that wants tourist dollars more than truth, an invisible killer in plain water, and three men — one scared sheriff, one cocky scientist, one Ahab of a fisherman — set adrift to settle nature’s score.—
Philip Martin,
Arkansas Online,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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Gemma reluctantly agrees to rebuild her impudent robot in a new body, and the sequel ends with an explosive showdown between Amelia and M3GAN, who nearly dies in a noble attempt to save Gemma and her niece, Cady (Violet McGraw).—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
29 June 2025
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One chord appears to speak to the other, sounding almost impudent in their simplicity, equal parts ecstatic and heartbreakingly melancholic.—
Sam Davies,
Rolling Stone,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Sassy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sassy. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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