How to Use sultry in a Sentence
sultry
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In the heat of the moment, the Colombian singer and his ex sway to the rhythms of the sultry merengue beat.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 2 Mar. 2023
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When the sun goes down, Le Tamarin is a sultry place to be.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2023
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The mom of three wore a sultry maroon lip and her hair in loose waves.
—Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 15 Feb. 2024
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The only way to sing this sultry number is to scream it at the top of your lungs.
—Ada Tseng, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2023
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Barnard, 63, was in the company of a sultry young brunette.
—oregonlive, 5 Oct. 2019
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How did your producer play a role in bringing the sultry sound of the record to fruition?
—Liza Lentini, SPIN, 20 Feb. 2024
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The team created sultry looks to pair with the corsets and catsuits that were sent down the runway.
—Essence, 13 Feb. 2024
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The look gets its name from the sultry, mysterious vibe that a temptress would have.
—Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 7 Mar. 2023
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In the first photo, the Kardashians star gave the camera a sultry stare.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 9 July 2023
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Ozuna brings a pop of color right out the gate while the rest of the gang comes through smooth and sultry over the familiar rhythm.
—Kat Bein, Billboard, 27 Dec. 2019
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And last month, Bieber stepped out for an evening in London in a sultry little black dress.
—Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 Mar. 2023
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As for the 65th Grammy Awards, a blonde pin-curl style had our jaws dropped– with sultry, brown makeup to match.
—Essence Beauty Editors, Essence, 25 Oct. 2023
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Warm things up with ultra-sultry blacks, browns and tans, and go for it with texture.
—Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 29 Nov. 2022
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Sure, sultry slits have been a staple of bridal fashion for years.
—Frances Solá-Santiago, refinery29.com, 29 Mar. 2023
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Juno summons a tale that is the perfect length for a sultry weekend read.
—Lorraine Berry, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2024
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The singer added to the goth glam aesthetic with sultry eye makeup and bright red lipstick.
—Oscar Holland, CNN, 13 Mar. 2023
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Ming wore a sultry number with cut-outs as well as lace-up stilettos.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 22 Sep. 2023
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Matching her lipstick was a pedicure in the same sultry red.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2024
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The Queen City has been chosen to be the set for a sultry suspense thriller cable series from Starz this spring.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 25 Jan. 2024
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Cast to the bank or tight to cover, and either bring it back slow and sultry with a hand-twist retrieve, or strip it in short 1- and 2-inch strips.
—T. Edward Nickens, Field & Stream, 12 Mar. 2020
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The singer delivered a sultry performance of the track by singing to a slower jazzy beat.
—Darlene Aderoju, PEOPLE.com, 31 Oct. 2019
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On the phone, Waite was not aware that people were going crazy over his sultry whispers.
—Kelsey Weekman, Rolling Stone, 26 May 2023
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Elegant ruching, a side slit, and a sultry mock neck make this dress the star of any party.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2023
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The actor wore her hair sleek and curled at the ends, and went for a sultry makeup look with a smoky eye and a deep pink lipstick color.
—Carrie Wittmer, Glamour, 6 Mar. 2023
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Get a look at Halsey’s sultry look from the Paris Fashion Week runway below.
—Glenn Rowley, Billboard, 28 Feb. 2023
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The room is filled with sultry red lighting and framed artwork, mostly of women and wine.
—Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2024
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Meanwhile, her maxi skirt put a sultry spin on assless chaps.
—Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 15 Feb. 2023
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Legendary singer Tina Turner, known for her sultry voice and a string of platinum hits, has died at age 83.
—Good Morning America, ABC News, 24 May 2023
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While the film wasn't a huge critical or commercial success, Dunaway's over-the-top performance as a sultry and stylish — if slightly bumbling — witch still has its fans.
—John Russell, Peoplemag, 12 July 2024
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His smooth and sultry performance allowed audience members to vibe out.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 6 July 2024
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