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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
Already used to evoking the work of the likes of Jean Arp and Constantin Brâncusi in his footwear offering, which is rich in sculptural and curvaceous heels, this time Andrew was inspired by the metalwork of American furniture designer Paul Evans to develop faceted hardware for spring 2027.
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
At the Sceners Gallery on the eastern edge of Paris, far from the Metropolitan Museum, where Kim Kardashian arrived at the Met Gala in a metallic orange breastplate with pert breasts and curvaceous hips, there are several examples of the art that inspired her.
—Amy Verner, Vogue, 7 May 2026
Chef's Table at Sokasi Intimate dinners at Sokasi—the curvaceous bamboo pavilion perched above the rushing Ayung River at the Four Seasons in Sayan—are all about preserving the island's time-intensive culinary heritage.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
Opulent chandeliers hang above sleek modern tables, while curvaceous upholstered pieces hold court within a Tudor Revival living room.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 19 Apr. 2026
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
At the Sceners Gallery on the eastern edge of Paris, far from the Metropolitan Museum, where Kim Kardashian arrived at the Met Gala in a metallic orange breastplate with pert breasts and curvaceous hips, there are several examples of the art that inspired her.
—Amy Verner, Vogue, 7 May 2026
Chef's Table at Sokasi Intimate dinners at Sokasi—the curvaceous bamboo pavilion perched above the rushing Ayung River at the Four Seasons in Sayan—are all about preserving the island's time-intensive culinary heritage.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
Opulent chandeliers hang above sleek modern tables, while curvaceous upholstered pieces hold court within a Tudor Revival living room.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 19 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curvaceous
Adjective
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The bush is shapely, growing 3-4 feet tall, and does not produce rank growth.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
11 Apr. 2026
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Witch hazel matures into shapely shrubs that bloom annually.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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At Pan Asian restaurant Oriental, the lobster comes to the beachside tables looking like plump scoops of ice cream, and is best ordered alongside the black pepper wagyu beef.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Look for cherries that are bright, plump and firm.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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However, take it from a curvy girl—and customer reviews—this suit runs slightly small, so be sure to size up.—
Tessa Petak,
InStyle,
22 May 2026
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Best Things to Do Weisman Art Museum Marked by large sheets of curvy, shimmering metal, Frank Gehry’s eye-catching 1993 design at the University of Minnesota campus is akin to his Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
4 May 2026
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“Curvaceous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curvaceous. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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