as in tight
stretched with little or no give
a taut clothesline
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The high waist elongates legs, while the wedgie look suggests a taut derriere, perfect for women with short legs.
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L.a. Hubilla, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2024
The beloved 1974 John le Carré novel about spy George Smiley and his pursuit of a Soviet double agent in British Intelligence, has been praised by readers — and, reportedly, spies themselves — for its vivid characters, realism, and taut story.
—and Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 30 July 2024
Though a standard mounting of this work usually sees a cast anywhere from 15 or 20, Chance daringly strips deeper to the bone, a taut ensemble of nine carried by directorial surety and sufficient theatrical talent at work powering Christopher Bond’s 2-hour, 45-minute adaptation.
—Christopher Smith, Orange County Register, 23 July 2024
Hold the device at a 45-degree angle to the face and apply short feathery strokes while keeping the skin taut.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 2 July 2024
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L.a. Hubilla, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2024
The beloved 1974 John le Carré novel about spy George Smiley and his pursuit of a Soviet double agent in British Intelligence, has been praised by readers — and, reportedly, spies themselves — for its vivid characters, realism, and taut story.
—and Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 30 July 2024
Though a standard mounting of this work usually sees a cast anywhere from 15 or 20, Chance daringly strips deeper to the bone, a taut ensemble of nine carried by directorial surety and sufficient theatrical talent at work powering Christopher Bond’s 2-hour, 45-minute adaptation.
—Christopher Smith, Orange County Register, 23 July 2024
Hold the device at a 45-degree angle to the face and apply short feathery strokes while keeping the skin taut.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 2 July 2024
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“Taut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taut. Accessed 8 Sep. 2024.
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