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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 undeniable stars are the curvaceous treehouses inspired by the endangered pangolins—the unusual, organic shape sets it apart from the typical tropical villa vernacular.
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Kissa Castaneda, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
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
There’s a feeling of movement in curvaceous shapes that sweep up the ear or drape around the neck like a supple silk scarf.
—Jill Newman, Robb Report, 12 June 2025
Trending this year specifically in the world of interior design, marigold yellow also got traction as far back as the 1970s, when the groovy color was used in conjunction with terracotta orange, curvaceous, low-to-the-ground furniture (hello, conversation pits!), and velvet textures.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 June 2025
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Kissa Castaneda, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
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
There’s a feeling of movement in curvaceous shapes that sweep up the ear or drape around the neck like a supple silk scarf.
—Jill Newman, Robb Report, 12 June 2025
Trending this year specifically in the world of interior design, marigold yellow also got traction as far back as the 1970s, when the groovy color was used in conjunction with terracotta orange, curvaceous, low-to-the-ground furniture (hello, conversation pits!), and velvet textures.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for curvaceous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curvaceous
shapely
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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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“Curvaceous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curvaceous. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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