sinewy
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Synonyms & Antonyms for sinewy
Synonyms
brawny, muscular, rugged, stalwart, stout, strong
Antonyms
delicate, feeble, frail, weak, weakling, wimpy
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Finally, FKA Twigs otherworldly pole skills continued to dazzle, with the neo-R&B singer sporting intricate cornrows while her shining, sinewy physique spun and contorted. — Akili King, Vogue, "The Best Beauty Instagrams of the Week: Aweng Chuol, Margot Robbie, and More," 26 May 2019 Was Nintendo breaking down the sinewy tissue of age-old JRPGs in a way that seems boring in a crowded expo hall but might prove perfect for a lengthy, semi-portable adventure? — Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica, "Pokemon Let’s Go: Well, I guess my adult ass is going to collect them all," 16 Nov. 2018 Gangly and watchful, Daniel Kluko, twenty-five, lifts a Styro foam sheet to examine a web of bald, sinewy roots beneath it. — Lina Zeldovich, Popular Mechanics, "The Vertical Farm That Lifted a Family," 2 June 2016 And then there are her tattoos: menacing, full-sleeve designs up and down both of her sinewy, powerful arms. — Deaundra Allen, kansascity, "UFC's Megan Anderson fights for acclaim, against depression after moving from Australia to KC," 1 July 2018 Sleek and sinewy, the cables are a key feature of Golden Gate Bridge architecture. — Rachel Swan, SFChronicle.com, "Golden Gate Bridge trolley system would ease burden on maintenance workers," 27 June 2018 They were lightweight even for the time; sinewy and of course really good riders. — National Geographic, "Why the Short-Lived Pony Express Still Fascinates Us," 23 June 2018 Bamba is an athletic marvel, a sinewy tower of untapped potential. — Nick Moyle, San Antonio Express-News, "Orlando-bound: Magic select former Texas star Mo Bamba sixth overall in NBA draft," 21 June 2018 Bamba is an athletic marvel, a sinewy tower of untapped potential. — Nick Moyle, Houston Chronicle, "Magic select UT's Mo Bamba with No. 6 pick in NBA Draft," 21 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'sinewy.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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