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
If symptoms worsen, your healthcare provider might prescribe pneumatic compression stockings to mechanically pump fluid out of your legs.
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Judy Stone, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
But not all vertebrae are pneumatic — some theropods have tail vertebrae that didn’t fill with air, Windholz says.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 19 Apr. 2025
Some more complex components, such as pneumatic and hydraulic systems, may become scarce depending on the industry.
—Oliver Wyman, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
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, 20 June 2025
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Judy Stone, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
But not all vertebrae are pneumatic — some theropods have tail vertebrae that didn’t fill with air, Windholz says.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 19 Apr. 2025
Some more complex components, such as pneumatic and hydraulic systems, may become scarce depending on the industry.
—Oliver Wyman, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
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, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pneumatic
Adjective
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The chili verde is soft and succulent and the plump chicken pairs well with any of the three salsas brought to the table.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Because the hydrating cream left her skin looking plump and well-moisturized, Twine said her eleven lines were even less noticeable.—
Lisa DeSantis,
Glamour,
6 Aug. 2025
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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To back up quite a bit, the original design of the classic Gundam by Kunio Okawara is surprisingly curvaceous, and that has always caused issues when it gets translated into model kit or toy form.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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From a base of curvaceous grayish green foliage, thick cylindrical stems grow up to three feet tall, sporting reddish-purple flowers.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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Many curvy customers lean on Fashion Nova for denim due to the mainstream market’s refusal to ideate and create affordable denim.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
5 Aug. 2025
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When driving on wet and curvy roads, the iX3’s traction controls kick in almost without notice and only at high speeds.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Pneumatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pneumatic. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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