as in plump
having a well-proportioned feminine figure a movie star who is remembered mainly as a pneumatic sex symbol of the 1950s

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Recent Examples of pneumatic Yet the car’s most remarkable feature is arguably its retractable metal roof that is opened and closed by an ingenious two-cylinder pneumatic-suction motor located in the trunk. Howard Walker, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2025 Stan found 1940 license plates with PC imprinted to indicate the truck has pneumatic tires. David Krumboltz, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2025 The final step in this metamorphosis is the inflation of a double-shell pneumatic dome on top of the platform. Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 16 Feb. 2025 Soft pneumatic systems and modular origami metastructures offer a viable way to achieve multimorphing capabilities without the need for rigid control elements, increasing the adaptability of soft robotics for sophisticated applications. Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pneumatic
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Adjective
  • Isotonic Hydra Gel Eye Masks by Espa: These eye masks instantly hydrate, plump, and brighten the under-eye and contour area, softening dehydration lines and signs of tiredness.
    Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
  • The classic brown color delivers a soft, satin finish, while maracuja oil and hyaluronic acid work together to hydrate, plump, and condition your lips.
    Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The 11 Best Headboards of 2024 for Every Bedroom Style In the primary bath, matching the Roman shade fabric to the wallpaper creates a continuous flow that emphasizes the voluminous feeling; the octagonal side table provides shapely interest.
    Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2024
  • Look to design super star, Ilse Crawford, for this shapely oak option.
    Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 2 July 2024
Adjective
  • Mermaid An old-Hollywood favorite, the curvaceous mermaid gown has undergone a red carpet resurgence lately with the likes of Naomi Watts, Demi Moore and Zendaya all sporting it.
    Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2025
  • At 45 feet in height, made of steel covered by stainless steel mesh and featuring curvaceous nakedness, the R-Evolution statue draws a steady stream of locals and visitors alike.
    Jorge L. Ortiz, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • This curvy sun chaise from Modway is worth snagging for a resort-like feel at home.
    Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2025
  • In early 2025, the Salamander DC completed a property-wide renovation that has yielded sophisticated public spaces, including a new spa, and 373 reimagined guest rooms with a pastel-leaning palette and soft, curvy furnishings.
    Laura Dannen Redman, AFAR Media, 14 Apr. 2025

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“Pneumatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pneumatic. Accessed 5 May. 2025.

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