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
Drafting chairs adjust height by means of a pneumatic or gas cylinder that is controlled with a single lever.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Apr. 2025
The company’s breakthrough removable pneumatic tire was used by Charles Terront to win the world’s first long-distance cycle race in 1891.
—James Morris, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
In the prototype, Mercedes-Benz's Formula 1 engineers in Brixworth built pneumatic actuators for a floating cell carrier inside the enclosure.
—New Atlas, 2 Mar. 2025
The bot is then hooked up to a device known as a pneumatic ring oscillator, which delivers a pulsating 2.25-bar (32.6-psi) air current into channels within the robot's body.
—Ben Coxworth
may 28, New Atlas, 28 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for pneumatic
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Apr. 2025
The company’s breakthrough removable pneumatic tire was used by Charles Terront to win the world’s first long-distance cycle race in 1891.
—James Morris, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
In the prototype, Mercedes-Benz's Formula 1 engineers in Brixworth built pneumatic actuators for a floating cell carrier inside the enclosure.
—New Atlas, 2 Mar. 2025
The bot is then hooked up to a device known as a pneumatic ring oscillator, which delivers a pulsating 2.25-bar (32.6-psi) air current into channels within the robot's body.
—Ben Coxworth
may 28, New Atlas, 28 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for pneumatic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pneumatic
Adjective
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Its silky texture absorbs effortlessly, leaving the skin feeling plump and protected without any greasy residue.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
26 May 2025
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It’s powered by ultra-low molecular collagen that penetrates deeply to firm and smooth fine lines, while oligo-hyaluronic acid hydrates better and faster than traditional HA, sinking in deeper and faster, leaving skin plump without heaviness.—
Marie Lodi,
Allure,
2 June 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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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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The mix of steel and aluminum results in an ebike with clean lines and curvy edges, something the company hopes will not draw so many Cybertruck parallels in this political climate.—
Julian Chokkattu,
Wired News,
12 June 2025
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The activity starts on ground level with carpeting that doubles as a dance floor and the curvy track of a gigantic game board.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 June 2025
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“Pneumatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pneumatic. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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