1
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
The monthlies, a svelte $694, cover an impressive slate of amenities that include a live-in super and porter, but also a rehearsal and recording studio, a playroom, storage space and a bike room, and a shared backyard.
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Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 27 May 2025
Along with the svelte trousers, Kidman wore a pair of black leather gloves and black pointy-toe pumps.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 16 May 2025
But the cost of that 5.5mm svelte design could come at the cost of symmetry on the base of the phone.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
At more than two-and-a-half hours, the show is hardly svelte.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2025
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Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 27 May 2025
Along with the svelte trousers, Kidman wore a pair of black leather gloves and black pointy-toe pumps.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 16 May 2025
But the cost of that 5.5mm svelte design could come at the cost of symmetry on the base of the phone.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
At more than two-and-a-half hours, the show is hardly svelte.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for svelte
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Right where the mural would be painted are two skinny wall panels between a set of balconies with a metal wall jutting out on the right.—
Meredith G. White,
AZCentral.com,
12 July 2025
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In 2025, the bandage dress is experiencing a resurgence alongside the rise of a new skinny culture, fueled by the popularity of Ozempic and similar GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, as well as social media trends such as SkinnyTok — a diet culture that is widespread on TikTok.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
11 July 2025
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The Securities and Exchange Commission has accused Edwin Brant Frost IV and his private lending company First Liberty Building & Loan with allegedly presiding over a sophisticated $140 million Ponzi scheme, according to a civil complaint filed on Thursday in federal court in Atlanta.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
11 July 2025
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Muli’s special smart technology features intelligence residence functions that control the shades, lighting with unique settings for morning and evening, air management and is outfitted with a sophisticated security system.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
10 July 2025
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As Artaserse, Kim’s performance took some time to ripen on Friday, his voice sometimes vanishingly slender and lagging behind the orchestra in his first aria to Semira.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2025
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Here again, binoculars will prove most beneficial in helping to find not only Pollux and Castor, but this exceedingly slender lunar sliver.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
24 June 2025
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The building itself, majestic and graceful, holds an immediate promise of well-being.—
Rona Berg,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Her playing was poised and expressive throughout, favoring subtlety over drama and marked by graceful nuance.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
11 July 2025
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Often, the first real cracks appear in prime borrowers who were stretched thin, quietly falling behind while headlines focus on everything else.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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The Series 10 is also thinner, lighter, easier to wear, and charges faster than previous models.—
Adrienne So,
Wired News,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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Included are a pair of smooth huggies and cubic zirconia huggies (both 10mm in diameter), plus a pair of twisted huggies measuring 12mm.—
Caitlyn Martyn
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FOXNews.com,
8 July 2025
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This powder foundation from Laura Geller has a demi-matte finish that leaves your skin with a smooth, balanced, and natural look for everyday wear.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 July 2025
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In theory, this model promises leaner, more responsive governance.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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The leaner workforce could impact UPS's operational capacity and affect the businesses and everyday customers who rely on its services.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 July 2025
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Will — who has a cameo in the new film led by David Corenswet as Clark Kent/Superman 47 years after his father first portrayed the superhero in 1978 — looked suave in a pinstripe blue suit over a relaxed white button-up, while Dubin rocked a slinky, sparkly silver spaghetti-strap gown.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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Excited fans cheer and snap videos as the boy-band star — looking suave in an open button-down shirt and shades — passes by.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
7 July 2025
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“Svelte.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/svelte. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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