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as in muscular
having muscles capable of exerting great physical force
the lithe, sinewy body of the ballet company's leading male dancer
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as in brawny
marked by a well-developed musculature
the sinewy arms of the weight lifter
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Recent Examples of sinewy
Colvin, a sinewy former high-school wrestler whose rounded silver eyeglasses give him a scholarly mien, was plenty intrigued.
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Brendan I. Koerner, WIRED, 13 Jan. 2025
As originally voiced by Jeremy Irons, Scar had a sinewy, slithery flamboyance that turned him into an unlikely gay icon.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
There are only a few numbers, but most of them are marvelous constructions with sinewy arrangements and overlapping harmonies that tangle around each other during duets.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
But the truth is that Neeson, with his towering presence and sinewy resolve, is always better than the movies themselves.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
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Brendan I. Koerner, WIRED, 13 Jan. 2025
As originally voiced by Jeremy Irons, Scar had a sinewy, slithery flamboyance that turned him into an unlikely gay icon.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
There are only a few numbers, but most of them are marvelous constructions with sinewy arrangements and overlapping harmonies that tangle around each other during duets.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
But the truth is that Neeson, with his towering presence and sinewy resolve, is always better than the movies themselves.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sinewy
Adjective
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That muscular electric motor’s torque is the real difference that makes this E-class a worthy AMG tuner car for those who value the benefits of exemplary performance but don’t need a snarling beast of a high-performance car.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Erectile tissue expands and contracts based on muscular action.—
Alice Jones Webb,
Outdoor Life,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.—
Elliot Hughes,
Journal Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2023
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This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.—
National Geographic,
National Geographic,
13 Jan. 2023
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Generosity is one of the most powerful ways to cultivate positive emotions.—
Shane Enete,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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The Real Madrid brand was a powerful tool in securing new signings.—
Guillermo Rai,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Sinewy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sinewy. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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