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the rattan's stems are split into willowy staves that are woven together to produce exquisite baskets
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Fashion’s Latest Muses: An industry long known for revering willowy bodies is taking a new interest in muscle with female bodybuilders as models.
Objects That Inspire: Simone Bellotti, the creative director of Bally, shares his influences including club DJs, fishing apparel and ceremonial masks.
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Devorah Lev-Tov Kin Woo Ella Riley-Adams Jameson Montgomery Kurt Soller Megan O’Sullivan, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2024
Lorraine Graves, a ballerina known for her willowy frame and majestic grace who starred as a principal dancer for the groundbreaking Dance Theater of Harlem for nearly two decades, died on March 21 in Norfolk, Va.
—Alex Williams, New York Times, 31 Mar. 2024
The untameable leaves and stems give the wreath a more willowy, natural feel that’s evocative of the wildflowers that start to bloom around this time of year, too.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2024
The resident, a willowy woman diagnosed with schizophrenia, also has a question.
—Francine Kiefer, The Christian Science Monitor, 1 Mar. 2024
Just when authorities appeared to have squelched all forms of dissent, a willowy, 23-year-old Nicaraguan, Sheynnis Palacios, won the Miss Universe pageant on Nov. 18.
—Mary Beth Sheridan, Washington Post, 3 Dec. 2023
Story continues below advertisement Cheetah Cheetahs have the willowy build of a track star.
—Lee Powell, Washington Post, 17 Nov. 2023
The soft, willowy branches bear red flower spikes on the tips in warm months.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 21 July 2023
View Photos The old Golf was not notably willowy, but Volkswagen says the new one is 20-percent more rigid.
—Larry Griffin, Car and Driver, 27 July 2023
Devorah Lev-Tov Kin Woo Ella Riley-Adams Jameson Montgomery Kurt Soller Megan O’Sullivan, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2024
Lorraine Graves, a ballerina known for her willowy frame and majestic grace who starred as a principal dancer for the groundbreaking Dance Theater of Harlem for nearly two decades, died on March 21 in Norfolk, Va.
—Alex Williams, New York Times, 31 Mar. 2024
The untameable leaves and stems give the wreath a more willowy, natural feel that’s evocative of the wildflowers that start to bloom around this time of year, too.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2024
The resident, a willowy woman diagnosed with schizophrenia, also has a question.
—Francine Kiefer, The Christian Science Monitor, 1 Mar. 2024
Just when authorities appeared to have squelched all forms of dissent, a willowy, 23-year-old Nicaraguan, Sheynnis Palacios, won the Miss Universe pageant on Nov. 18.
—Mary Beth Sheridan, Washington Post, 3 Dec. 2023
Story continues below advertisement Cheetah Cheetahs have the willowy build of a track star.
—Lee Powell, Washington Post, 17 Nov. 2023
The soft, willowy branches bear red flower spikes on the tips in warm months.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 21 July 2023
View Photos The old Golf was not notably willowy, but Volkswagen says the new one is 20-percent more rigid.
—Larry Griffin, Car and Driver, 27 July 2023
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“Willowy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/willowy. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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willowy
adjective
wil·lowy
ˈwil-ə-wē 
1
: having many willows
a willowy valley
2
: resembling a willow
especially
: gracefully tall and slender
a willowy young dancer
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