as in flexible
able to bend easily without breaking
the rattan's stems are split into willowy staves that are woven together to produce exquisite baskets
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Recent Examples of willowy
Moss-colored chaise longues in the living area, piled with pillows and wool blankets, are perfectly positioned to take in the view, as are the four-poster beds with wool-blend mattresses and willowy gauzy curtains.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
Given the differences in Western and Eastern beauty standards, and the realities of setting a romance in the hockey world, neither Shane nor Ilya fit the mold of BL’s feminine, willowy bishonen.
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Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
30 Jan. 2026
Nat wore a slinky blue dress, which suited her willowy frame.
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James Marcus,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
Michelle Troconis, the 49-year-old Venezuelan socialite who was convicted on Friday for conspiracy to commit murder, is tall, willowy, and as beautiful as a newscaster.
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Rich Cohen,
airmail.news,
2 Mar. 2024
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
Given the differences in Western and Eastern beauty standards, and the realities of setting a romance in the hockey world, neither Shane nor Ilya fit the mold of BL’s feminine, willowy bishonen.
—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
30 Jan. 2026
Nat wore a slinky blue dress, which suited her willowy frame.
—
James Marcus,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
Michelle Troconis, the 49-year-old Venezuelan socialite who was convicted on Friday for conspiracy to commit murder, is tall, willowy, and as beautiful as a newscaster.
—
Rich Cohen,
airmail.news,
2 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for willowy
Adjective
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Most importantly, organizations need to stay flexible themselves.
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The four-piece set includes two semi-transparent and two transparent shades made from a lightweight, flexible mesh material that utilizes static energy to cling to windows without the need for adhesives or suction cups.
Adjective
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To accomplish this, place the pit in a plastic bag with a moist paper towel.
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It is usually made of plastic or composite material, though some are metal like your VW.
Adjective
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Dogs of all shapes and sizes entered the gates of Citi Field Thursday night with wagging tails, floppy ears and plenty of Mets gear.
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Jayden Antropov, a floppy-haired recent high-school graduate, had taken the day off from working two part-time jobs, at Publix and at a burger joint.
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The unions want their pliant board majority in place through 2032.
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Fennel, cumin, coriander and black pepper perfume sistani, another round flatbread with barley mixed into the wheat flour for a nutty taste and pliant crumb.
Adjective
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Two ultra-limber actors — Hassiem Muhammad and Ryan Sellers — in garish body makeup (and dance shoes) merge limbs and psyches for an electric demonstration of poetry in motion.
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For thousands of years, people have turned to yoga to feel more limber, release stress and rejuvenate their overall physical and mental health.
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“Willowy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/willowy. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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