as in flexible
able to bend easily without breaking
the rattan's stems are split into willowy staves that are woven together to produce exquisite baskets
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Recent Examples of willowy
Given the differences in Western and Eastern beauty standards, and the realities of setting a romance in the hockey world, neither Shane nor Ilya fit the mold of BL’s feminine, willowy bishonen.
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Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
30 Jan. 2026
Nat wore a slinky blue dress, which suited her willowy frame.
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James Marcus,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
Behind him, were more stars: Adut Akech and the impossibly willowy Elizabeth Debicki.
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Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
27 Oct. 2025
Only two bodies remain still: Ferran’s, in one corner of the platform, and that of a young man (Jabez Sykes) diagonally across from her, tall and willowy and pale — two statues that seem moonlit while the rest of the world writhes and sweats around them.
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Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
11 Mar. 2025
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Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
30 Jan. 2026
Nat wore a slinky blue dress, which suited her willowy frame.
—
James Marcus,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
Behind him, were more stars: Adut Akech and the impossibly willowy Elizabeth Debicki.
—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
27 Oct. 2025
Only two bodies remain still: Ferran’s, in one corner of the platform, and that of a young man (Jabez Sykes) diagonally across from her, tall and willowy and pale — two statues that seem moonlit while the rest of the world writhes and sweats around them.
—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for willowy
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The headband is flexible for a perfect fit, and the adjustable earcups have plush cushioning to prevent pinching.
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The oil market is incredibly complex and significantly more flexible than even the most knowledgeable experts anticipated.
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To clean it, pour enough vinegar into a plastic bag so the shower head will be submerged once inside.
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Created in partnership with National Geographic CreativeWorks, the mini documentaries brought the A-list ambassadors to Norway, Japan, Hawaii and Mexico to witness the effects of global warming, overfishing and plastic marine pollution.
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That same collection featured additional floral styles, while the cruise 2027 runway showcased heels with orchid embellishments in lush colors and floppy recreations of spider chrysanthemums.
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In many cases, their floppy ears would get shredded, pulled or damaged when chasing wild animals.
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The unions want their pliant board majority in place through 2032.
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Fennel, cumin, coriander and black pepper perfume sistani, another round flatbread with barley mixed into the wheat flour for a nutty taste and pliant crumb.
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Two ultra-limber actors — Hassiem Muhammad and Ryan Sellers — in garish body makeup (and dance shoes) merge limbs and psyches for an electric demonstration of poetry in motion.
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For thousands of years, people have turned to yoga to feel more limber, release stress and rejuvenate their overall physical and mental health.
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“Willowy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/willowy. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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