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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
Weight-reduction measures include a carbon-fiber hood and fenders, trimming curb weight to a svelte 3,214 pounds.
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Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2025
What most struck me at the time, though, was that the landlord had allotted just one svelte closet for the entire unit.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 19 Mar. 2025
Roof Space On the other hand, the lack of an extra floor panel does help keep the Roof Space 4 rather svelte when packed.
—New Atlas, 11 Mar. 2025
The Tecno Spark Slim is a full-size phone that's a mere 5.75mm (0.22 inches) thick, which is a lot more svelte than the iPhone 16 (7.7mm, 0.3 inches) and the Galaxy S25 (7.2mm, 0.28 inches).
—Eric Zeman, PCMAG, 7 Mar. 2025
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Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2025
What most struck me at the time, though, was that the landlord had allotted just one svelte closet for the entire unit.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 19 Mar. 2025
Roof Space On the other hand, the lack of an extra floor panel does help keep the Roof Space 4 rather svelte when packed.
—New Atlas, 11 Mar. 2025
The Tecno Spark Slim is a full-size phone that's a mere 5.75mm (0.22 inches) thick, which is a lot more svelte than the iPhone 16 (7.7mm, 0.3 inches) and the Galaxy S25 (7.2mm, 0.28 inches).
—Eric Zeman, PCMAG, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for svelte
Adjective
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Here are the shoes to wear with skinny jeans to look chic in Spring 2025.—
Renata Joffre,
Glamour,
19 Apr. 2025
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Martinis are flowing and skinny French fries are arriving on small plates.—
Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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The cooler tones within this taupe shade are sophisticated and elegant when paired with veiny marble details.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
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The sophisticated bouquet features a monochrome rose and carnation mix that any mom would be thrilled to receive.—
Sarah Madaus,
Architectural Digest,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The three super skinny pen tips can go from creating impossibly slender, seemingly real brow strokes to a cluster of freckles across the cheeks much like a stamp.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
9 Apr. 2025
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But Cummings prefers to mail the slender tubes back to Crown Bees, which will care for them over the winter.—
Martha Ann Overland,
NPR,
6 Apr. 2025
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As with most new pursuits, our learning curve was steep and our movements the antithesis of graceful.—
Tim Chester,
AFAR Media,
16 Apr. 2025
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Coastal live oaks stretched their long branches into a graceful embrace.—
Francine Kiefer,
Christian Science Monitor,
10 Apr. 2025
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Ibrahim had black hair and looked thin from malnutrition.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2025
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These aren’t just cosmetic—they’re the kinds of behind-the-scenes changes that help make an already stellar game feel even smoother.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Beat together cream cheese, remaining 1/2 cup butter, 1 tablespoon each lemon zest and juice, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment on medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Coreopsis verticillata Sun Exposure: Full sun Soil Type: Dry to medium, well-draining, lean Soil pH: Acidic to neutral (5.5-7.0) USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9 With airy foliage and sunny daisy-like blooms, threadleaf coreopsis may look delicate but this native perennial is one tough plant.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2025
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Americans are advised to eat more fruits and vegetables, include a variety of protein sources—seafood, lean meats, poultry, eggs, legumes, soy products, and unsalted nuts/seeds—and opt for protein sources lower in solid fats and calories.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
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After wrapping up his nine-season run as the debonair, suave super lawyer on the USA drama Suits in 2019, Macht intentionally stepped away from acting in order to refocus his attention on spending more time with his family and raising his two young children.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Apr. 2025
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This is a captivating mystery, with delicate red fruits blanketing firm but suave tannins.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Svelte.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/svelte. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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