as in fat
of a woman
having a pleasingly rounded body with large breasts
a buxom blonde
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Recent Examples of buxom
Still, Christmas Vacation is worth watching alone for Randy Quaid's Cousin Eddie and Chevy Chase's fumbling encounter with a buxom department store salesperson.
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Chris Nashawaty, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
On the balcony of his grandparents’ Florida condo, Billy spies a buxom woman lounging by the pool.
—Caroline Madden, Vulture, 8 July 2024
My buxom breasts and backside are also accompanied by fat on my arms, belly, and legs.
—Raquel Reichard, refinery29.com, 24 Sep. 2024
The other photos were of my husband’s buxom cousin in her revealing cleavage.
—Amy Dickinson, Washington Post, 29 June 2024
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Chris Nashawaty, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
On the balcony of his grandparents’ Florida condo, Billy spies a buxom woman lounging by the pool.
—Caroline Madden, Vulture, 8 July 2024
My buxom breasts and backside are also accompanied by fat on my arms, belly, and legs.
—Raquel Reichard, refinery29.com, 24 Sep. 2024
The other photos were of my husband’s buxom cousin in her revealing cleavage.
—Amy Dickinson, Washington Post, 29 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buxom
Adjective
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The remote location offers an experience that lets guests disconnect from the hustle of urban life, with adventures like horseback rides, fly fishing, fat biking, and heli-skiing.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2025
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After 72 weeks, two out of three patients on semaglutide had significant improvements in fat accumulation and scarring in the liver.—
Cathy Nelson,
Health,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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For cash transactions requiring cents, the U.S. will likely follow the lead of Canada — which stopped production of its one-cent piece in 2012 — and make those round to multiples of five.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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Stephen Curry, Nikola Jokić, Russell Westbrook, Donovan Mitchell, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown bid adieu in round two.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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First, there are bowls of ground Maré sandalwood heartwood, then sandalwood cuttings and the liquid extract of sandalwood, which gives a creamy, voluptuous smell.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
23 May 2025
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The voluptuous violence of Strauss’s score adds to the richness of the conception.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
19 May 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
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Fortunately, more and more brands are catering to busty babes with super supportive and stylish bras that lift and flatter without compromising comfort.—
Andrea Jordan,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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The walls were giddy with patterned paper and hung with vintage portraits of busty women.—
Julie Lasky,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Opulent chandeliers hang above sleek modern tables, while curvaceous upholstered pieces hold court within a Tudor Revival living room.—
Dan Howarth,
Architectural Digest,
28 Apr. 2025
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The curvaceous and architecturally significant $91 million museum is reminiscent of the Guggenheim in Bilbao, Spain, and is on the site of the existing headquarters of training for U.S. Olympic teams.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Colleges that are less well-endowed might have fewer proxies that strain their financial aid budget, but still should use individualized proxies to meet their institutional needs.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
20 Sep. 2024
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Unfortunately, as anyone else who is well-endowed can likely attest, one-pieces seldom do the girls justice.—
Brie Schwartz,
Glamour,
21 Feb. 2024
Adjective
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Photo: By Stefan Kohli The collection, which includes necklaces, rings, and earrings, takes cues from Parker’s signature ceramics style: oversized plump white studs bear a resemblance to her Puffy Daisy sconce, as does the Puffy Dome cuff bracelet.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
21 May 2025
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Those plump little gems are juicy, sweet, and packed with antioxidants and fiber.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
18 May 2025
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“Buxom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buxom. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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