as in plump
having a well-proportioned feminine figure
a movie star who is remembered mainly as a pneumatic sex symbol of the 1950s
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Recent Examples of pneumatic
The drones and a clever pneumatic launcher are designed to be packed in crates small enough to fit in the Mercedes Sprinter vans the Ukrainians commonly use to haul gear around the battlefield.
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Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
The cars will have a hydraulic braking system instead of the pneumatic brakes currently used.
—Sam Allard, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
North Carolina State University The middle of the robot's bistable wing structure was sandwiched between top and bottom soft silicone pneumatic actuators.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 10 Dec. 2024
One of the researchers remotely controlled the robot, guiding it and adjusting the amount of times its wings flapped using the pneumatic control system.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 4 Dec. 2024
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Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
The cars will have a hydraulic braking system instead of the pneumatic brakes currently used.
—Sam Allard, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
North Carolina State University The middle of the robot's bistable wing structure was sandwiched between top and bottom soft silicone pneumatic actuators.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 10 Dec. 2024
One of the researchers remotely controlled the robot, guiding it and adjusting the amount of times its wings flapped using the pneumatic control system.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pneumatic
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Inside, curvy walls soften the apartment-like space and work to complement the triangular structure of the building, adding a touch of feng shui.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Simplify with grays Designer Krista Nye Nicholas introduces curvy mosaics to bring interest without overpowering the rest of the bathroom design.—
Kathryn O'Shea-Evans,
Architectural Digest,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Pneumatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pneumatic. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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