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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
Handling, whether on the highway or curvy roads, is impressive for a large, 5,600-pound vehicle.
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Doug Newcomb, PCMAG, 11 Dec. 2024
Bonaparte’s iconic silhouette became the symbol of the brand, and in 1951 the house introduced a distinctive curvy bottle named after his wife Joséphine.
—Joelle Diderich, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
Wedges and pumps alike got curvy makeovers for spring at the likes of Tory Burch, where block heels bulged into bows, and Dries Van Noten, where vamps draped over curved, crystalline wedges.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 4 Dec. 2024
Bee Cave Road: The curvy route from Austin through the hills to the town of Bee Cave, formerly known as Bee Caves, causes some concern.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 3 Sep. 2024
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Doug Newcomb, PCMAG, 11 Dec. 2024
Bonaparte’s iconic silhouette became the symbol of the brand, and in 1951 the house introduced a distinctive curvy bottle named after his wife Joséphine.
—Joelle Diderich, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
Wedges and pumps alike got curvy makeovers for spring at the likes of Tory Burch, where block heels bulged into bows, and Dries Van Noten, where vamps draped over curved, crystalline wedges.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 4 Dec. 2024
Bee Cave Road: The curvy route from Austin through the hills to the town of Bee Cave, formerly known as Bee Caves, causes some concern.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 3 Sep. 2024
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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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Madonna kept the glam simple with a sleek, thick winged liner and a plump nude lip.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
16 Jan. 2025
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It’s also loaded with moisturizing ingredients, like hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and vitamin E, to make sure your lips stay plump and protected.—
Jessica Kasparian,
SELF,
14 Jan. 2025
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Lake Como, Italy The stunning scenery of the curvaceous nooks along the shores of this lake make the perfect setting for a romantic film.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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The home is situated in a U-shape around a curvaceous pool lined with Bisazza tile.—
Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
23 Dec. 2024
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Andrew Greif Washington takes the lead, 10-7, after a long and winding drive lasting 11 plays, 78 yards and full of drama.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC News,
19 Jan. 2025
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The film represented a major step on what turned out to be a long and winding road to his ultimate cinematic self-reinvention.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
17 Jan. 2025
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Others construct their masterpieces out of twisted pieces of metal or hot-pink PVC.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Jan. 2025
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Contrasting how her female characters feel with the expectations men put on them, Blichfeldt makes clear that impossible beauty standards are the unfairest of them all, whether in the real world or this twisted fictional kingdom.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
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The setup is currently being demonstrated in the form of a prototype sleeve which incorporates a total of eight pneumatic actuators arranged in two rows of four.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
23 Dec. 2024
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And to do so, a trio of devices, including pneumatic pumps, vibration plates, and calf muscle pumps, can be used.—
Matt Benoit,
Discover Magazine,
6 Dec. 2024
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The process of getting a visa is already gnarly with serpentine rules, arbitrary quotas and long delays.—
Rashi Shrivastava,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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The in-store experience will include red shopping bags, which symbolize good luck and prosperity in the new year, which have been redesigned with serpentine shapes in the classic T-monogram.—
Nick Hall,
WWD,
7 Jan. 2025
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“Curvy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curvy. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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