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 And for the 2022 Red Sea International Film Festival, actor Marina Ruy Barbosa also wore an exuberant but shapely red gown. Allyson Portee, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Oct. 2023 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. 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 See All Example Sentences for shapely
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  • After the treatment, skin was visibly more plump, smooth, hydrated and radiant.
    Bianca Salonga, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
  • Its hero ingredients include niacinamide (a.k.a. vitamin B3), known for minimizing pores and reducing fine lines, along with Premium Elastin from France, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid, all of which moisturize and plump skin for a more youthful, glowy appearance.
    Melony Forcier, People.com, 19 June 2025
Adjective
  • The undeniable stars are the curvaceous treehouses inspired by the endangered pangolins—the unusual, organic shape sets it apart from the typical tropical villa vernacular.
    Kissa Castaneda, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
  • Expect curvaceous shirts, smartly cut trousers and jackets with collars tweaked just so where the real novelty can’t be seen with the naked eye.
    Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 25 June 2025
Adjective
  • The contemporary design language also stretches to include soft boucle headboards, Japanese-style linen lantern lights and low-slung, curvy bench-sofas for a top-tier level of comfort to the space.
    Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
  • When style is non-negotiable, contributor Terri Williams recommends the Albany Park sectional in the slightly curvy Park style.
    Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 26 June 2025
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  • 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, ArsTechnica, 20 June 2025

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“Shapely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shapely. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.

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