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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
The Bentayga Mulliner hits the perfect point between satisfying power—the twin turbo V8 is confident and offers quick acceleration—and performance: Even on curvy roads this large SUV holds its own, sticking to every curve but not tossing passengers around in the cabin.
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Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Next is curvy or athletic women who shop in the women’s department and struggle with fit or function.
—Virgie Tovar, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Even one curvy piece can change the personality of a room, instantly creating contrast.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
Similarly, the curvy wooden pendant lights Hanisch chose for a client’s kitchen add an organic touch.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
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Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Next is curvy or athletic women who shop in the women’s department and struggle with fit or function.
—Virgie Tovar, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Even one curvy piece can change the personality of a room, instantly creating contrast.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
Similarly, the curvy wooden pendant lights Hanisch chose for a client’s kitchen add an organic touch.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 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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Look to design super star, Ilse Crawford, for this shapely oak option.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
2 July 2024
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Isotonic Hydra Gel Eye Masks by Espa: These eye masks instantly hydrate, plump, and brighten the under-eye and contour area, softening dehydration lines and signs of tiredness.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The classic brown color delivers a soft, satin finish, while maracuja oil and hyaluronic acid work together to hydrate, plump, and condition your lips.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
24 Apr. 2025
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Mermaid An old-Hollywood favorite, the curvaceous mermaid gown has undergone a red carpet resurgence lately with the likes of Naomi Watts, Demi Moore and Zendaya all sporting it.—
Emily Mercer,
Footwear News,
23 Apr. 2025
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At 45 feet in height, made of steel covered by stainless steel mesh and featuring curvaceous nakedness, the R-Evolution statue draws a steady stream of locals and visitors alike.—
Jorge L. Ortiz,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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Sharing his battle At that point, Lowe faced a winding path of medical appointments, treatments and side effects.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2025
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Hello, goodbye: The long and winding road of music biopics has finally led us to four feature films about the Beatles, coming in April 2028 by way of Bond director Sam Mendes.—
Raven Smith,
Vogue,
2 Apr. 2025
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It’s made with an eyelet pattern and twisted knot for a trendy touch, and the mini length will let your legs breathe on hot days by the pool.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
1 May 2025
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But Bronte becomes just another pawn in Joe’s twisted game of love.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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This Week for more on the thrilling history of pneumatic tube usage, from sending sick cats to the vet to package delivery systems that put our modern food delivery robots to shame.—
Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
23 Apr. 2025
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On Monday, Thurston County Coroner Gary Warnock said Norman died from injuries, most of them caused by a pneumatic nailer.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2025
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The journey to get here was serpentine and occasionally bewildering (remember, no 3-1 lead is safe against Denver, and every clean bill of health deserves public appreciation).—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Perched on a serpentine road above Beverly Hills, 1665 Summitridge understands that impulse with auteur precision.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Curvy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curvy. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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