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also curvacious
as in shapely
having a well-proportioned feminine figure
curvaceous swimsuit models
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Recent Examples of curvaceous
The rooms With curvaceous walls, built in fast-growing Indonesian bamboo, split-level villas with a spiral staircase that winds seashell-like between a ground-floor lounge and upstairs living quarters have the grounding feel of being wrapped in a tropical bamboo forest.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Comments on a recent thread on Reddit’s r/Skigear forum second my crappy gear experiences, in which Redditors lament a lack of appropriate gear for women with curvaceous figures.
—Marisa McMillan, Outside, 27 Feb. 2026
Its curvaceous leaves reach up to two feet in length and are glossy, dark green, and long-lasting when cut.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 21 Feb. 2026
The style makes a major statement with a towering, curvaceous block heel and tall, narrow platform, creating an intimidating height and unusual artistic shape.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Comments on a recent thread on Reddit’s r/Skigear forum second my crappy gear experiences, in which Redditors lament a lack of appropriate gear for women with curvaceous figures.
—Marisa McMillan, Outside, 27 Feb. 2026
Its curvaceous leaves reach up to two feet in length and are glossy, dark green, and long-lasting when cut.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 21 Feb. 2026
The style makes a major statement with a towering, curvaceous block heel and tall, narrow platform, creating an intimidating height and unusual artistic shape.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curvaceous
Adjective
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Witch hazel matures into shapely shrubs that bloom annually.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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The shapely 24-year-old advertising saleswoman wore a black swimsuit with a white Playboy bunny across the front.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The centerpiece, adorned with plump peaches and a full moon, blends an American style of clay-throwing with carving techniques Saw learned in Jingdezhen.—
Abbey Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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Vitamin E and sunflower seed oil buff out uneven texture and plump fine lines.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The rooms There are a dozen entry-level rooms in the curvy main building, and several outrageously large residences and villas right on the beach.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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On a recent fall trip, magenta beautyberries dotted the curvy road and amber and gold tinged the towering sweetgums.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Curvaceous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curvaceous. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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