1
as in muscular
having muscles capable of exerting great physical force
the lithe, sinewy body of the ballet company's leading male dancer
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as in brawny
marked by a well-developed musculature
the sinewy arms of the weight lifter
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Recent Examples of sinewy
The best songs here are lean and sinewy showcases for his backing band, the Dark Clouds.
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Stephen M. Deusner, Pitchfork, 11 Mar. 2026
The sinewy champion then cradled his wife, Presleigh, in his arm and kissed her at the front of the 18th green, along the water’s edge.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
Erivo enters in dark trousers and singlet, her body lean, sinewy, covered in tattoos, her head shorn, nose ringed, fingernails fiendishly extended, a vampire in waiting.
—Demetrios Matheou, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
The steppe looks like a sinewy piece of yellow meat.
—Literary Hub, 23 Jan. 2026
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Stephen M. Deusner, Pitchfork, 11 Mar. 2026
The sinewy champion then cradled his wife, Presleigh, in his arm and kissed her at the front of the 18th green, along the water’s edge.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
Erivo enters in dark trousers and singlet, her body lean, sinewy, covered in tattoos, her head shorn, nose ringed, fingernails fiendishly extended, a vampire in waiting.
—Demetrios Matheou, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
The steppe looks like a sinewy piece of yellow meat.
—Literary Hub, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sinewy
Adjective
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Rumbello explains that this dual approach is intended to address the underlying muscular response.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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Burcaw, who co-runs the popular Squirmy and Grubs YouTube channel, recounts his life with spinal muscular atrophy in this heartfelt memoir.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
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For dinner off the islet, the local fine dining scene is strong with options like Chef Duc’s Mango Rooms, and Mùa by Truc, which are all worth a visit.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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There will also be a strong north to south longshore current.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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Chemical thrusters burn fuel fast and generate a powerful, rapid thrust that is key for changing orbit in seconds.—
Omar Kardoudi
June 05,
New Atlas,
5 June 2026
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There have been numerous conspiracy theories that Epstein was killed because of his connection to wealthy and powerful people.—
Daniel Ruetenik,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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“Sinewy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sinewy. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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