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Recent Examples of Rubenesque
The eight-episode drama kicks off as adolescent firebrand Erika (Mar Isern) unwittingly provokes a wave of introspection after an uncut video of her Rubenesque body goes viral.
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Holly Jones, Variety, 20 Feb. 2024
Portly gentlemen and Rubenesque ladies were much admired.
—Miss Manners | Judith Martin, Anchorage Daily News, 11 Apr. 2023
Holly Jones, Variety, 20 Feb. 2024
Portly gentlemen and Rubenesque ladies were much admired.
—Miss Manners | Judith Martin, Anchorage Daily News, 11 Apr. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for Rubenesque
Adjective
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Subsequent excavations at the site have unearthed voluptuous female figurines, prompting researchers to speculate that Catalhoyuk’s Neolithic inhabitants worshipped a fertility deity known as the Mother Goddess.—
Meilan Solly,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 July 2025
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Due to her voluptuous figure and her rising status as a publicity magnet, Twentieth Century Fox signed Mansfield to a contract with the hopes of turning her into the next Marilyn Monroe.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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Without prior knowledge to Fatal Fury’s roster or storyline, many of the characters can seem somewhat stock — there’s a couple of tough guys with various fighting styles and cool jackets, and some cartoonishly buxom female fighters peppered in for some old school gooner bait.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
21 Apr. 2025
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The buxom installation was executive produced by Amy Kule of Merry Wonderer, who previously spent 20 years leading the production of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Fourth of July Fireworks, and the department store’s Herald Square Flower Show before launching her own creative agency.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Regular Janes posted their amateurish snapshots, showcasing lean yet shapely physiques attained through weight training, minimal to no cardio, and a caloric intake generous enough to make Marie Claire vomit.—
Lauren Michele Jackson,
New Yorker,
10 May 2025
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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
Adjective
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The undeniable stars are the curvaceous treehouses inspired by the endangered pangolins—the unusual, organic shape sets it apart from the typical tropical villa vernacular.—
Kissa Castaneda,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Expect curvaceous shirts, smartly cut trousers and jackets with collars tweaked just so where the real novelty can’t be seen with the naked eye.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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The contemporary design language also stretches to include soft boucle headboards, Japanese-style linen lantern lights and low-slung, curvy bench-sofas for a top-tier level of comfort to the space.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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When style is non-negotiable, contributor Terri Williams recommends the Albany Park sectional in the slightly curvy Park style.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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His friends described him as chubby, awkward and quick-witted to the Statesman.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
7 July 2025
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With her chubby cheeks and gummy smile, the stylish infant even clutched a mini LV handbag in her tiny hand.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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Cena, who once filmed Trainwreck pretending to be a closeted bodybuilder desperate for zaftig comedian Amy Schumer’s affection, understands that the joke’s on him better than anyone.—
Oliver Bateman,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2025
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Need a zaftig character actor with a sweet smile and a can-do attitude?—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
14 Sep. 2024
Adjective
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Remember, most healthy plant roots should be plump and white in color.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 July 2025
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Are your tomato vines covered in plump green fruits that just won't turn red?—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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“Rubenesque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Rubenesque. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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