body-hugging
adjective
body-hug·ging
ˈbä-dē-ˈhə-giŋ 
: fitted closely to the wearer's body
a body-hugging dress
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Grand Patio Rocking Outdoor Papasan Chair Imagine curling up with a good book in this comfy outdoor rocking chair with a body-hugging egg shape design and plush padded cushion.
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Maggie Horton, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
The designer teased that there will be sultry, body-hugging looks with prickly prints and comfy, padded pieces.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 25 Mar. 2025
Her recent red carpet looks have all leaned more mature, with black and red dominating her color palette and body-hugging silhouettes being the focal point of most of her ensembles.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 24 Mar. 2025
Lipa wears a black sparkly Chanel bodysuit adorned with trims of body-hugging golden chains.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2025
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Maggie Horton, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
The designer teased that there will be sultry, body-hugging looks with prickly prints and comfy, padded pieces.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 25 Mar. 2025
Her recent red carpet looks have all leaned more mature, with black and red dominating her color palette and body-hugging silhouettes being the focal point of most of her ensembles.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 24 Mar. 2025
Lipa wears a black sparkly Chanel bodysuit adorned with trims of body-hugging golden chains.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2025
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“Body-hugging.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/body-hugging. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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