1
as in shapely
having a well-proportioned feminine figure
a curvy brunette with lots of male admirers
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as in curved
marked by a long series of irregular curves
a perilously curvy stretch of a corniche along the Riviera
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Recent Examples of curvy
Choose a few simple but bold pieces, like this curvy armchair, sculptural side table, and oversized potted palm and silhouette them against an accent wall like this wood paneled one.
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Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2025
The curvy singletrack ambles at a slight downhill through pines and junipers on the flank of rocky hills.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Top sizes go from XXS to XL, while bottoms range from 24 to 34 and are available in both regular and curvy cuts.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 30 Oct. 2025
It was designed as a deluxe version of the company's original Pocket Survival Tool (PST) but was ultimately named the Wave due to its extra-curvy blade, which was accessible for the first time in a Leatherman tool directly from the handle, without the need to open the pliers.
—New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2025
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Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2025
The curvy singletrack ambles at a slight downhill through pines and junipers on the flank of rocky hills.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Top sizes go from XXS to XL, while bottoms range from 24 to 34 and are available in both regular and curvy cuts.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 30 Oct. 2025
It was designed as a deluxe version of the company's original Pocket Survival Tool (PST) but was ultimately named the Wave due to its extra-curvy blade, which was accessible for the first time in a Leatherman tool directly from the handle, without the need to open the pliers.
—New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curvy
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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Further, this development enhances the potential of renewable energy by unlocking perovskite’s ability to be printed onto flexible surfaces, such as curved windows, lightweight camping gear, and even clothing fabrics.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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Then Kim brings another rock from behind his back, a small, curved black stone.—
Sadia Shepard,
New Yorker,
11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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By doing this, the fibers also go from flat to fluffy, making the cushions look much more plump.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
3 Jan. 2026
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In addition to buying in season, look for berries with smooth, plump, and firm skin, which indicate high quality, says Michelle Hall, chef instructor at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
31 Dec. 2025
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Other highlights include a curvaceous living room lined with glass, a formal dining room, and a fireside family room that connects to a kitchen outfitted with custom cabinetry, two islands, top-tier appliances, and a breakfast nook.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
17 Dec. 2025
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The highlight, though, is in its design — playful and curvaceous, all warm materials and light.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
9 Dec. 2025
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More broadly, its long and winding path back into the spotlight is a reminder that preparedness depends not only on scientific breakthroughs, but on whether those breakthroughs are carried forward before opportunity is lost.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Dec. 2025
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But Taylor treated the whole show — era to era — as the long and winding tale of her life, growing up in public through her music.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
12 Dec. 2025
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Some of the trees stand as much as 140-feet, while others are twisted and bent due to rocky soil and lack of sunlight.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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All that remained was now a gray field of ash and twisted metal, almost unrecognizable even in form.—
Jonathan Taplin,
Rolling Stone,
7 Jan. 2026
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Hathaway also styled her hair with bold side bangs while modeling the serpentine gold jewelry.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
12 Jan. 2026
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Its serpentine curves have entranced drivers for decades, and even lured some to their death.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Curvy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curvy. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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