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as in shapely
having a well-proportioned feminine figure
a curvy brunette with lots of male admirers
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as in curved
marked by a long series of irregular curves
a perilously curvy stretch of a corniche along the Riviera
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Recent Examples of curvy
Expect sweeping 360-degree views after a curvy, scenic drive and a short, paved path to the peak.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2025
Highway 285 is a curvy mountain highway and one of the most dangerous in Colorado.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Feb. 2025
Unlike its more masculine counterparts, including the chore coat or the denim jacket, the cropped cocoon coat offsets its boxy shape with feminine details, like oversized, covered buttons; a stand-away collar; and curvy sleeves that are cropped just above the wrist.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 3 Jan. 2025
In vibrant yellows and oranges, these lacquered glass vases come in bubbly, curvy shapes perfect for adding color and texture to a room.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2025
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2025
Highway 285 is a curvy mountain highway and one of the most dangerous in Colorado.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Feb. 2025
Unlike its more masculine counterparts, including the chore coat or the denim jacket, the cropped cocoon coat offsets its boxy shape with feminine details, like oversized, covered buttons; a stand-away collar; and curvy sleeves that are cropped just above the wrist.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 3 Jan. 2025
In vibrant yellows and oranges, these lacquered glass vases come in bubbly, curvy shapes perfect for adding color and texture to a room.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curvy
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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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Ironically, her swollen face looks plump and round despite her partial buccal fat removal — a procedure that extracts the soft pads of tissue found inside the cheeks to create a slimmer face.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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It’s packed with moisture-boosting ingredients that leave your skin feeling plump, dewy and ready to glow.—
Maria Correa,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2025
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At every turn, the eye-popping pastels in pinks, blues, and yellows, the curvaceous couches and light fixtures, and the quirky pop art decor feel whimsical by design.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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The slender and curvaceous bottle design is inspired by the seductive yet deadly Angel’s Trumpet, a flower known for its bold colors and striking appearance.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
19 Feb. 2025
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Blankenhorn's professional career has amounted to a long and winding road ever since he was drafted in the third round out of high school by the Minnesota Twins in 2015.—
Newsweek,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
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Coming out can be a long and winding path for many of us that isn’t easy or straightforward.—
Quispe López,
Them,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This bite is often associated with crowding, which means there isn't enough space in the jaw for teeth to align properly, leading to overlapping or twisted teeth.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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Cheering for the temporary decline of an American company because the owner has aligned with our president is a bizarre and twisted thing to do.—
Nicole Russell,
USA TODAY,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The final step in this metamorphosis is the inflation of a double-shell pneumatic dome on top of the platform.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
16 Feb. 2025
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Stan found 1940 license plates with PC imprinted to indicate the truck has pneumatic tires.—
David Krumboltz,
The Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2025
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The title track, a suite of cosmic grandeur and dizzying time signatures, breathes deeper in this mix, with Chris Squire’s bass rumbling like tectonic shifts under Steve Howe’s serpentine guitar work.—
Darryn King,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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The oarfish's eerie, serpentine appearance and deep-sea origins have cemented its reputation as a creature of mystery and superstition.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Curvy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curvy. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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