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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 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.
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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
The crowd is sinewy and sporty.
—Grainne McBride, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
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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
The crowd is sinewy and sporty.
—Grainne McBride, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for sinewy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sinewy
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The success of these titles owed much to Movistar Plus’ creation of talent relations with some of the most exciting creatives in Spain and a far more muscular investment in films and series which allowed for across-the-board production standards.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
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All of this gets a steady electrical charge from Kormákur’s muscular direction, Sher’s sweeping camerawork and a no-nonsense, ominous score by Högni Egilsson.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
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Jessica Chmielewski, Colleen Gartlan and Ella Riordan led a strong defensive effort in front of Noone.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Set one clear boundary today and confirm expectations so your commitments stay strong and manageable.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Mexican Mafia, described as the largest and most powerful gang operating from inside state prisons, controls gangs throughout Southern California.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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This structure is designed to make the platform accessible while offering more powerful AI features for those who require more extensive support.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Sinewy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sinewy. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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