as in plump
having a well-proportioned feminine figure
a shapely blonde who had a lead role in numerous Hollywood movies
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Recent Examples of shapely
At our test track, the car leapt to 60 mph in 4.0 seconds; the S7—the S6's shapelier counterpart—managed to blast to 60 mph in just 4.1 seconds.
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Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 31 May 2023
That practicality translates into this modern design, with every detail, from the shapely shoulders to the utilitarian pockets.
—Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 30 Apr. 2022
But their shapely presence along with the crisp palette that cools hot summer days makes the time spent indoors vibrant and full of life too.
—Krissa Rossbund, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2021
This refers to the eggs’ appearance—the higher the grade (AA is the highest), the more shapely and spot-free the egg, with firm whites, pert yolks, and clean shells.
—Sarah Jampel, Bon Appétit, 3 May 2021
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Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 31 May 2023
That practicality translates into this modern design, with every detail, from the shapely shoulders to the utilitarian pockets.
—Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 30 Apr. 2022
But their shapely presence along with the crisp palette that cools hot summer days makes the time spent indoors vibrant and full of life too.
—Krissa Rossbund, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2021
This refers to the eggs’ appearance—the higher the grade (AA is the highest), the more shapely and spot-free the egg, with firm whites, pert yolks, and clean shells.
—Sarah Jampel, Bon Appétit, 3 May 2021
See All Example Sentences for shapely
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shapely
Adjective
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The selection of works indeed revealed a preference for male subjects unique in a movement typically associated with fetching representations of young women in sun-dappled gowns and bonnets and plump, rose-cheeked children.—
James Meyer,
Artforum,
1 May 2025
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The brand’s Hyaluronic Rose Complex includes Damascus rosewater and 11 types of hyaluronic acid to nourish skin, as well as niacinamide, working to improve the appearance of skin texture and minimize pores, plus plump and firm.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Opulent chandeliers hang above sleek modern tables, while curvaceous upholstered pieces hold court within a Tudor Revival living room.—
Dan Howarth,
Architectural Digest,
28 Apr. 2025
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The curvaceous and architecturally significant $91 million museum is reminiscent of the Guggenheim in Bilbao, Spain, and is on the site of the existing headquarters of training for U.S. Olympic teams.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Is anyone replacing Steve Doocy on Fox & Friends? Although Doocy will no longer be hosting from N.Y.C., nobody is set to take his spot on the curvy couch.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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The camera is decently rounded, though not as curvy as the Mini 12.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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To further separate the curd from the whey, the cheese team employs a pneumatic press.—
Dominick Williams,
Kansas City Star,
6 May 2025
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This Week for more on the thrilling history of pneumatic tube usage, from sending sick cats to the vet to package delivery systems that put our modern food delivery robots to shame.—
Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Shapely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shapely. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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