1
as in flexible
able to bend easily without breaking
the lithe blade of a fencing foil
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as in graceful
moving easily
lithe dancers glided across the stage
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as in slender
having a noticeably small amount of body fat
she has the lithe, sinewy body of a distance runner
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Recent Examples of lithe
The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club is clean, lithe, and snappy.
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Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
6 June 2026
Earlier that week, the lithe 28-year-old walked the film festival’s storied red carpet wearing a custom Vivienne Westwood tuxedo and, of course, a shirt unbuttoned almost to the navel.
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Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
Unlike full-sized punching bags, a speed bag is little and lithe, which forces you to focus on your coordination as well as your strength and breathing.
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Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
Vato’s tiny storefront is austere and modern, an aesthetic that extends to the burritos themselves, which are long, lithe roll-ups with a sort of gamine appeal, svelte as a Virginia Slim.
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Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
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Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
6 June 2026
Earlier that week, the lithe 28-year-old walked the film festival’s storied red carpet wearing a custom Vivienne Westwood tuxedo and, of course, a shirt unbuttoned almost to the navel.
—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
Unlike full-sized punching bags, a speed bag is little and lithe, which forces you to focus on your coordination as well as your strength and breathing.
—
Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
Vato’s tiny storefront is austere and modern, an aesthetic that extends to the burritos themselves, which are long, lithe roll-ups with a sort of gamine appeal, svelte as a Virginia Slim.
—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lithe
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Most importantly, organizations need to stay flexible themselves.
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The four-piece set includes two semi-transparent and two transparent shades made from a lightweight, flexible mesh material that utilizes static energy to cling to windows without the need for adhesives or suction cups.
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Their beauty also shapes traditional dance in Rwanda, with graceful movements performed by women who extend their arms to mimic the cows’ horns.
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The graceful trailing stems and showy flowers of climbing hydrangeas (Hydrangea anomala) look beautiful growing on pergolas and fences.
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On the Fourth of July, New York Harbor will fill with white canvas and slender hulls.
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This is a comfortable, sleek set of ankle weight cuffs, ideal for those with smaller, more slender ankles.
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The soft, willowy branches bear red flower spikes on the tips in warm months.
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Shredded vegetables — carrot, ginger, papaya, shallot and cucumber, some pickled and some fresh — are arranged, per the original name, over top in willowy repose.
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Instead of sticking to styles that squeeze your legs in a skinny-jean kind of way, opt for looser, baggier silhouettes like these from Levi’s.
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Already existing as a divisive pick, skinny jeans are taking a back seat this summer.
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To accomplish this, place the pit in a plastic bag with a moist paper towel.
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It is usually made of plastic or composite material, though some are metal like your VW.
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.
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Tree was recognizable for his bright fashion, mullet haircut with prominent bangs, thin mustache and encouraging outlook.
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Two ultra-limber actors — Hassiem Muhammad and Ryan Sellers — in garish body makeup (and dance shoes) merge limbs and psyches for an electric demonstration of poetry in motion.
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For thousands of years, people have turned to yoga to feel more limber, release stress and rejuvenate their overall physical and mental health.
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“Lithe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lithe. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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