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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
She's widely recognized as a trailblazer for curvy women, encouraging others to embrace their bodies.
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Rachel Raposas, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
Surrounded by a nature preserve and just 30 minutes outside of New York City, the captivating home was built in 2015 with a boxy stucco façade positioned at the end of a curvy driveway.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2025
From rounded sofas and arched doorways to scalloped tables and curvy kitchen islands, curved forms bring a softness that harsh angles simply can’t match.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2025
The embrace of these aesthetics in home design seems of a piece with the move toward muted colors and curvy furniture.
—Sarah Archer, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024
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Rachel Raposas, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
Surrounded by a nature preserve and just 30 minutes outside of New York City, the captivating home was built in 2015 with a boxy stucco façade positioned at the end of a curvy driveway.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2025
From rounded sofas and arched doorways to scalloped tables and curvy kitchen islands, curved forms bring a softness that harsh angles simply can’t match.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2025
The embrace of these aesthetics in home design seems of a piece with the move toward muted colors and curvy furniture.
—Sarah Archer, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 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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Argireline can be found in Estée Lauder’s serum alongside AHAs to promote a plump, youthful complexion.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 Feb. 2025
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Get The Recipe 09 of 25 Lemony Shrimp Pasta Flex your cooking expertise with this stunning pasta, featuring plump pink shrimp, sweet fennel, and fresh basil.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 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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The curvaceous speed machine is one of just 14 W 196 R race cars that were built (only 10 of which survived their time on the track).—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
11 Feb. 2025
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Start at the town of Willow City, and follow the loop. plan your trip Guadalupe River This beloved Texas river is known far and wide for its beauty and winding curves that are popular for tubing in the spring and summer.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2025
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Standing in front of this final act knowing that the long winding road here has all led to this.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
9 Feb. 2025
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Yellowjackets season 3 After a successful first two seasons of the twisted thriller show, Yellowjackets returns with season 3 — and its only more violent, bloodthirsty and disturbing.—
Rebecca Aizin,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, in the present timeline, Misty accidentally kills Natalie and Lottie is taken to a mental facility The adult Yellowjackets once again drew cards to determine who the wilderness would claim — a twisted suggestion from Lottie.—
Michaela Zee,
Variety,
13 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 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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They are connected via a serpentine radio-frequency diode.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
10 Aug. 2022
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The waterfront property is positioned at the base of Mont Boron in the Cap de Nice area, a historic residential area known for its narrow, serpentine streets lined with Beaux Arts villas and neoclassical mansions.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Curvy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curvy. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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