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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
Silvi, a curvy model, seemed like a complementary match for Chema — a pro poker player with a big ego.
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Charlotte Walsh, Vulture, 5 May 2025
Instead, there were configurations of curvy armchairs and low sofas, dining sets and media consoles — all apparently by a newish-DTC brand called Povison, an online store based in Sacramento that makes pieces in Guangzhou and Shenzhen.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 13 May 2025
Not only do these jeans come in multiple colorways, but Abercrombie & Fitch offers this curvy fit (meaning it is cut with a little extra room in the hip and bum area) in five different inseam lengths, as well.
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—Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 12 May 2025
Located across from Civic Center Park, the 13-story building’s curvy, white-washed facade is reminiscent of the work embraced by Antoni Gaudí, the Catalan architect and early adopter of biomimicry, a design practice that imitates nature.
—Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 10 May 2025
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Charlotte Walsh, Vulture, 5 May 2025
Instead, there were configurations of curvy armchairs and low sofas, dining sets and media consoles — all apparently by a newish-DTC brand called Povison, an online store based in Sacramento that makes pieces in Guangzhou and Shenzhen.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 13 May 2025
Not only do these jeans come in multiple colorways, but Abercrombie & Fitch offers this curvy fit (meaning it is cut with a little extra room in the hip and bum area) in five different inseam lengths, as well.
5.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 12 May 2025
Located across from Civic Center Park, the 13-story building’s curvy, white-washed facade is reminiscent of the work embraced by Antoni Gaudí, the Catalan architect and early adopter of biomimicry, a design practice that imitates nature.
—Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curvy
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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After the treatment, skin was visibly more plump, smooth, hydrated and radiant.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Its hero ingredients include niacinamide (a.k.a. vitamin B3), known for minimizing pores and reducing fine lines, along with Premium Elastin from France, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid, all of which moisturize and plump skin for a more youthful, glowy appearance.—
Melony Forcier,
People.com,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
Adjective
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During his speech, Kissel made winding references to railroads, attorneys’ fees, scratch-off tickets, casinos, Hartford, car fatalities, troopers, eye-hand coordination, Jack LaLanne, Methuselah, the Bible, and hallucinogenic mushrooms.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
31 May 2025
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One way that’s easy to manifest is through maximalist bedding with punchy colors, big stripes, and winding patterns.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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Like Squid Game, Dead Set juxtaposes familiar cultural symbols and settings with grim, inevitable explosions of blood, straddling the line between twisted, compelling drama and a sobering reminder of violence lurking in our present society.—
Rory Doherty,
Time,
27 June 2025
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Per the game’s twisted rules, there had to be one death per round, so Gi-hun ended up sacrificing himself in heart-rendering fashion so the baby, who had taken on Jun-hee’s Player 222 role, could survive.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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Some more complex components, such as pneumatic and hydraulic systems, may become scarce depending on the industry.—
Oliver Wyman,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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The pneumatic hoses kept taking on seawater; the skin was made of neoprene foam, which soaked up water and became bloated; and one of the models kept getting tangled up in seaweed.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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Purple mouse ears, fragrant fritillary and woodland wooly thread tend to grow primarily in serpentine habitats, as do the Coastal tidy tips and the California poppy.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
2 Apr. 2025
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Presidio manzanita, an evergreen shrub, requires unusual serpentine soils to grow.—
Megan Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2025
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“Curvy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curvy. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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