Examples of willowy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web 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 See all Example Sentences for willowy 

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“Willowy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/willowy. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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