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as in skinny
having a noticeably small amount of body fat
the svelte dancer seemed to float across the stage
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as in sophisticated
having or showing very polished and worldly manners
the interior designer spoke in a low, svelte voice
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Recent Examples of svelte
Final Thoughts Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge 4.0 Excellent The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge adeptly balances power, polish, and portability in an appealing and svelte frame.
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PC Magazine, 20 May 2025
The svelte Los Angeles leadoff man, who turns 31 on July 5, is going for his third straight Most Valuable Player award (and fourth overall) this season.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Kylie showed off her svelte figure, her bare face — freckles and all — and undone hair.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
The Ferrari weighs in at 1,467 kilograms (3,234 pounds), unusually svelte for a hybrid, which aids its sharp handling.
—IEEE Spectrum, 6 Jan. 2025
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PC Magazine, 20 May 2025
The svelte Los Angeles leadoff man, who turns 31 on July 5, is going for his third straight Most Valuable Player award (and fourth overall) this season.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Kylie showed off her svelte figure, her bare face — freckles and all — and undone hair.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
The Ferrari weighs in at 1,467 kilograms (3,234 pounds), unusually svelte for a hybrid, which aids its sharp handling.
—IEEE Spectrum, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for svelte
Adjective
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Note skinnier carrots will cook faster than thicker ones.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 June 2025
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Quarterback Zach Wilson had a nice throw to tight end Jalin Conyers on a skinny post in 7-on-7s.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
3 June 2025
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Designer Rosanna Bossom and new owner Tara MacBain have blended a sophisticated touch with the exuberance of the 1970s in what was once a sort of gentlemen’s club, and that is now open to everyone, with an alfresco terrace emphasizing its unwavering attachment to the neighborhood.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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With a clean ring pattern in a range of sophisticated colors, these sets achieve a summer-ready trifecta: crisp, cool, and utterly transportive.—
Shoko Wanger,
Architectural Digest,
16 June 2025
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Consequently, the rollers became more and more narrow, until all that remained was a slender bar capped on both ends by large discs.—
Kai James,
The Conversation,
11 June 2025
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Taper: Taper candles are long, slender candles with a wider base and a narrow top.—
Maya Handelsman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2025
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The graceful bridge overlooking the water lily ponds has been the setting of thousands of group photos over the years.—
Bonnie Gross,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2025
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This graceful spurge can be planted in mixed containers or grown as a ground cover in full sun or light shade.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 June 2025
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 June 2025
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For hours when her mother was at work at the accounting office, Lin crouched by the side of the thin stream, watching the fish.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 June 2025
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The switches used in the keyboard are pre-lubricated and installed alongside Poron and PET foam layers which provide smooth keystrokes and a pleasant sound.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Many companies use a Teflon die to shape the pasta, but this creates a super smooth finished product.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
14 June 2025
Adjective
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As tech organizations flatten their hierarchies, restructure teams and return to leaner operating models, one skill separates executives who thrive from those who struggle: the ability to delegate.—
Jimmie Lee,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Talk to your healthcare provider about adding foods like whole grains, lean proteins, dairy, nuts, seeds, fruits, and vegetables to your diet with prediabetes.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
11 June 2025
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Meanwhile, Candace is more determined than ever to finally bust her little brothers, while their pet platypus, Perry, continues to lead a double life as the suave Agent P. on a mission is to thwart evil.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
5 June 2025
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The bear and his human family head to South America to visit, discover Lucy has gone missing and go to find her, running into a shady singing nun (Olivia Colman) and a suave boat captain (Antonio Banderas) obsessed with finding El Dorado.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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“Svelte.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/svelte. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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