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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
Design and Build Quality With a curvaceous shape that fits perfectly in small and large hands alike, the MX Master 3S offers ample comfort.
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PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2025
Clay sourced from Kyoto is shaped into a curvaceous form, while the smokey glaze mirrors a snapshot from a cloudy day.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2025
Around this time, Gaudí was overseeing the building of the Casa Milà, a sumptuously curvaceous apartment building in Barcelona.
—D. T. Max, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
The curvaceous car will go out with a bang, however, thanks to Final Edition versions that are dressed up with red brake calipers, specific trim items and suede cabin accents.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
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PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2025
Clay sourced from Kyoto is shaped into a curvaceous form, while the smokey glaze mirrors a snapshot from a cloudy day.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2025
Around this time, Gaudí was overseeing the building of the Casa Milà, a sumptuously curvaceous apartment building in Barcelona.
—D. T. Max, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
The curvaceous car will go out with a bang, however, thanks to Final Edition versions that are dressed up with red brake calipers, specific trim items and suede cabin accents.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for curvaceous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curvaceous
Adjective
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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
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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
Adjective
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If the stem is still green after the bloom, check it for any unused nodes (green and plump bumps) on the flower spikes.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
20 Jan. 2026
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The dining scene, rooted in the cold waters surrounding the island — think colossal king crabs and plump scallops — has expanded as well.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The Fashionistas also include a Barbie and a Ken with a prosthetic leg, and a Barbie with hearing aids, but the line also encompasses tall, petite and curvy body types and numerous hair types and skin colors.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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And the 2026 prediction is that skirted seating, curvy silhouettes, and fabric-heavy spaces (think innovative applications, not just an 80s-style explosion of textiles everywhere) are what's en vogue.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Curvaceous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curvaceous. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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