as in plump
having a well-proportioned feminine figure
a movie star who is remembered mainly as a pneumatic sex symbol of the 1950s
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Recent Examples of pneumatic
In the early days, the robotic characters were powered by pneumatic systems and programmed on a device called an Animation Console which features a silhouette of the figure with an array of knobs and buttons on it.
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Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
There's no suspension, but the 10-inch pneumatic tires handled bumps on the road decently well, though cobblestones proved problematic.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 18 July 2025
This work presents inflatable kirigami crawlers created by introducing cut patterns into heat-sealable textiles to achieve locomotion upon cyclic pneumatic actuation.
—Evan Ackerman, IEEE Spectrum, 27 June 2025
This is why most pneumatic waste collection systems are planned in brand-new cities, such as Neom, Saudi Arabia, or Lusail, Qatar, or in new developments in places like Stockholm and Helsinki.
—Arkansas Online, 15 June 2025
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Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
There's no suspension, but the 10-inch pneumatic tires handled bumps on the road decently well, though cobblestones proved problematic.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 18 July 2025
This work presents inflatable kirigami crawlers created by introducing cut patterns into heat-sealable textiles to achieve locomotion upon cyclic pneumatic actuation.
—Evan Ackerman, IEEE Spectrum, 27 June 2025
This is why most pneumatic waste collection systems are planned in brand-new cities, such as Neom, Saudi Arabia, or Lusail, Qatar, or in new developments in places like Stockholm and Helsinki.
—Arkansas Online, 15 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pneumatic
Adjective
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Her signature sweet and savory pastries, including the hearty Breakfast Machine with roasted Yukon gold potatoes, sausage, egg, bacon and cheddar; the plump almond croissant and the Tarte au Citron Meringue often sell out, so folks in-the-know preorder online.—
Suzanne Wright,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
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Crisp apple and pear slices, and plump figs add a touch of crunch and freshness.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Oct. 2025
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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Design and Build Quality With a curvaceous shape that fits perfectly in small and large hands alike, the MX Master 3S offers ample comfort.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
12 Oct. 2025
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Clay sourced from Kyoto is shaped into a curvaceous form, while the smokey glaze mirrors a snapshot from a cloudy day.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
10 Oct. 2025
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The best curvy denim skirts The right fit is key to pulling off a denim skirt of any variety, but finding the right one requires time and research.—
Avery Matera,
Glamour,
10 Oct. 2025
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One of our top Amazon furniture finds, this curvy wooden console table is perfect for open concept lovers looking for minimal silhouettes.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Pneumatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pneumatic. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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