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as in skinny
having a noticeably small amount of body fat
the svelte dancer seemed to float across the stage
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as in sophisticated
having or showing very polished and worldly manners
the interior designer spoke in a low, svelte voice
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Recent Examples of svelte
Given the svelte construction and the larger battery, there may not be the internal volume to accommodate everything.
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Ewan Spence, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
Chronicle Year: 2012 Run Time: 84 minutes Director: Josh Trank
As superhero movies become more and more bloated, why not revisit this gem: an origin story with a svelte run time that leaves you wanting more, instead of dreading an entire lumbering franchise to come?
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
Just days after she was mercilessly ridiculed online for bikini pictures captured by the paparazzi (and a subsequent fiery response of her own), the actress continued to show some skin, posting images on social media that showed off her svelte frame and highlighted her ambassadorship with Miu Miu.
—Caroline Thayer, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
The company says its largest, 53-centimeter supercar-level motor has a 21-inch diameter, and checks in at a svelte 40 kilograms (88 pounds).
—IEEE Spectrum, 14 Jan. 2025
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Ewan Spence, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
Chronicle Year: 2012 Run Time: 84 minutes Director: Josh Trank
As superhero movies become more and more bloated, why not revisit this gem: an origin story with a svelte run time that leaves you wanting more, instead of dreading an entire lumbering franchise to come?
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
Just days after she was mercilessly ridiculed online for bikini pictures captured by the paparazzi (and a subsequent fiery response of her own), the actress continued to show some skin, posting images on social media that showed off her svelte frame and highlighted her ambassadorship with Miu Miu.
—Caroline Thayer, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
The company says its largest, 53-centimeter supercar-level motor has a 21-inch diameter, and checks in at a svelte 40 kilograms (88 pounds).
—IEEE Spectrum, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for svelte
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Her appearances have been accompanied by stylish, noir chic ensembles: a button-up white top and skinny black tie here, a glen plaid gray jacket and slacks there.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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Raymond Hall Hailey Bieber also avoided the mob wife aesthetic by pairing her leopard coat with trousers and minimal accessories like black skinny sunglasses and a square-toed shoe.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
14 Feb. 2025
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After all, the implications of a sophisticated A.I. system acting as copilot raise serious questions—such as, will it second-guess or even stop the human pilot from flying if the computer perceives an imminent emergency, which may or may not exist?—
Daniel Cote,
Robb Report,
16 Feb. 2025
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The straight-leg silhouette and ankle length give these pants a sophisticated style that can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2025
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Every three months, Ito, a tall and slender 29-year-old Ngäbe man with HIV embarks on a five-hour trek to the town of Pueblo Nuevo to pick up his antiretroviral medication.—
Adam Williams,
NPR,
11 Jan. 2025
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Gi-hun is initially searching for The Recruiter, played by Gong Yoo, a slender figure in a sharp suit that lured people into the game by playing ddakji in the subway.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
26 Dec. 2024
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While the time-jumping structure can be mildly confusing at first, editor Alexandre de Franceschi establishes a graceful rhythm, keeping the transitions fluid.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Feb. 2025
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Photos released by the court show Kate smiling in brightly colored costumes, her hair slicked back, and her feet and arms in the studied pose of a graceful ballerina.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN,
15 Feb. 2025
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Truong makes a strong case for it and goes minimal with thin French tips and daisies peeking out on the corners of each nail for singer Ella Mai.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
18 Feb. 2025
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This draconian action will increase the workload and place new responsibilities on a workforce that is already stretched thin.—
Kathryn Krupnik,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Leaving a great glow behind, skin instantly feels softer and smoother.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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SkinMedica also swaps astringent alcohol for witch hazel extract, which has antibacterial and exfoliating benefits for smoother, softer, and bouncier skin.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
25 Feb. 2025
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This measured approach mirrors the principles of lean philanthropy and agile business strategy, where organizations test, iterate, and adapt before expanding.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Participants were divided into three groups – lean, overweight, and obese – based on their body mass index (BMI).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Feb. 2025
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With last season’s suave gents out of the picture, Troy Stecher was the decisive winner.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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The suave Domingo also appeared in a follow-up sketch in November, featuring host Charli XCX.—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Svelte.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/svelte. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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