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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In other photos, the baby bump is glamorously showcased in a body-hugging black gown.
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Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2025
The strapless design and ruched details create a body-hugging fit, while the sparkly fabric catches the light from every angle.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
Last month, Carpenter wore a shimmering, body-hugging silver metal mesh gown by Versace on the red carpet in New York at the 2024 Time 100 Next Gala.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 9 Dec. 2024
Our top pick is a happy medium between soft and firm, crafted from three layers of body-hugging memory foam that provides ample support for your back and hips.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2025
The strapless design and ruched details create a body-hugging fit, while the sparkly fabric catches the light from every angle.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
Last month, Carpenter wore a shimmering, body-hugging silver metal mesh gown by Versace on the red carpet in New York at the 2024 Time 100 Next Gala.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 9 Dec. 2024
Our top pick is a happy medium between soft and firm, crafted from three layers of body-hugging memory foam that provides ample support for your back and hips.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Body-hugging.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/body-hugging. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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