as in shapely
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 1799, English mechanical engineer and inventor George Medhurst proposed moving goods through rectangular cast-iron pipes using air pressure, an early form of pneumatic transport.
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 Dec. 2025
Using pneumatic air bags, ropes, harnesses, and other equipment, the first responders were able to separate the boulders enough that Zoe could squeeze her body out.
—Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
My worry is that AI use becomes ubiquitous enough that the label becomes meaningless—like saying a house was built with a pneumatic brad nailer versus a hammer.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2025
Hunters may use all archery equipment, muzzle-loading guns, shotguns, centerfire rifles, revolvers and pistols and pre-charge pneumatic air guns to harvest bears.
—Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 Dec. 2025
Using pneumatic air bags, ropes, harnesses, and other equipment, the first responders were able to separate the boulders enough that Zoe could squeeze her body out.
—Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
My worry is that AI use becomes ubiquitous enough that the label becomes meaningless—like saying a house was built with a pneumatic brad nailer versus a hammer.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2025
Hunters may use all archery equipment, muzzle-loading guns, shotguns, centerfire rifles, revolvers and pistols and pre-charge pneumatic air guns to harvest bears.
—Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pneumatic
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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By doing this, the fibers also go from flat to fluffy, making the cushions look much more plump.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
3 Jan. 2026
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In addition to buying in season, look for berries with smooth, plump, and firm skin, which indicate high quality, says Michelle Hall, chef instructor at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
31 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Other highlights include a curvaceous living room lined with glass, a formal dining room, and a fireside family room that connects to a kitchen outfitted with custom cabinetry, two islands, top-tier appliances, and a breakfast nook.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
17 Dec. 2025
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The highlight, though, is in its design — playful and curvaceous, all warm materials and light.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
9 Dec. 2025
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“Pneumatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pneumatic. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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