as in fat
of a woman
having a pleasingly rounded body with large breasts
a buxom blonde
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Recent Examples of buxom
The other photos were of my husband’s buxom cousin in her revealing cleavage.
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Amy Dickinson, Washington Post, 29 June 2024
The other photos were of my husband’s buxom cousin in her cleavage-revealing dress.
—Amy Dickinson, Sun Sentinel, 29 June 2024
Those arcs dovetail brilliantly when Larry accepts Mel’s offer to play Max in The Producers on Broadway (alongside a befuddled Ben Stiller, the umpteenth individual who suffers from Larry’s lapses in etiquette) after spying the buxom actress (Cady Huffman) playing Ulla.
—Larry Fitzmaurice, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2024
And the Gibson Girl, which was a famous series of illustrations around the turn of century, very buxom girl, hourglass figure, the fashions around that started to change in the first decade of the 20th century.
—Chris Klimek, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 May 2024
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Amy Dickinson, Washington Post, 29 June 2024
The other photos were of my husband’s buxom cousin in her cleavage-revealing dress.
—Amy Dickinson, Sun Sentinel, 29 June 2024
Those arcs dovetail brilliantly when Larry accepts Mel’s offer to play Max in The Producers on Broadway (alongside a befuddled Ben Stiller, the umpteenth individual who suffers from Larry’s lapses in etiquette) after spying the buxom actress (Cady Huffman) playing Ulla.
—Larry Fitzmaurice, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2024
And the Gibson Girl, which was a famous series of illustrations around the turn of century, very buxom girl, hourglass figure, the fashions around that started to change in the first decade of the 20th century.
—Chris Klimek, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buxom
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However, muscles are vital in regulating blood sugar and fat levels and need movement to do that job properly.Charna Flam, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
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The most noticeable differences are sweetness, smokiness, and fat content, notes Shore.Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2024
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The central part of the building exhibited Romanesque Revival elements, including round arched nave windows set in round arched panels.Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
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Pipe batter onto baking sheets (about 9 cookies per sheet) in round rosettes or swirls (2 to 2½ inches wide and ½ inch tall), leaving about ½ inch ofspace between cookies.Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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This place gives what is uniquely a sweet and voluptuous touch to the tannins, combined with very intense spiciness on the finish.John Mariani, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Hugo wrote in voluptuous, righteous prose about Notre-Dame’s dereliction.Michael Kimmelman, New York Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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The 11 Best Headboards of 2024 for Every Bedroom Style In the primary bath, matching the Roman shade fabric to the wallpaper creates a continuous flow that emphasizes the voluminous feeling; the octagonal side table provides shapely interest.Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2024
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Look to design super star, Ilse Crawford, for this shapely oak option.Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 2 July 2024
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Rather, the best-selling eau inside this busty bottle speaks (and smells) for itself, with delectable notes of musky vanilla, amber, and petals.Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
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As a divorced father who disguises himself as the titular busty housekeeper to spend more time with his kids, Williams’ antics are nicely tempered by director Chris Columbus, who threads humor with emotion in admirable fashion.Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 21 Jan. 2024
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Jonathan Anderson introduced his brand new Loafer bag–named for its likeness to the smart penny shoe – while curvaceous versions also arrived at Stella McCartney and Miu Miu (the latter’s came with horsebit hardware).Alice Cary, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
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Whereas Irwin’s geometric interventions, Zewde read in the late artist’s writings, were intended to echo the passage of trains parallel to the Hudson, her curvaceous landforms will bend the axis perpendicular to the water.Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 19 Nov. 2024
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Colleges that are less well-endowed might have fewer proxies that strain their financial aid budget, but still should use individualized proxies to meet their institutional needs.Scott White, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
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Unfortunately, as anyone else who is well-endowed can likely attest, one-pieces seldom do the girls justice.Brie Schwartz, Glamour, 21 Feb. 2024
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Find it on Amazon Moira Glow Getter Hydrating Lip Oil Leaves Lips Juicy Give your friend a gift that leaves their lips plump and juicy.Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
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Hence why your skin may be plump and hydrated in the summer humidity, but dry as a bone come winter.Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Buxom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buxom. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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