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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
Weight-reduction measures include a carbon-fiber hood and fenders, trimming curb weight to a svelte 3,214 pounds.
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Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2025
What most struck me at the time, though, was that the landlord had allotted just one svelte closet for the entire unit.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 19 Mar. 2025
Roof Space On the other hand, the lack of an extra floor panel does help keep the Roof Space 4 rather svelte when packed.
—New Atlas, 11 Mar. 2025
The Tecno Spark Slim is a full-size phone that's a mere 5.75mm (0.22 inches) thick, which is a lot more svelte than the iPhone 16 (7.7mm, 0.3 inches) and the Galaxy S25 (7.2mm, 0.28 inches).
—Eric Zeman, PCMAG, 7 Mar. 2025
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Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2025
What most struck me at the time, though, was that the landlord had allotted just one svelte closet for the entire unit.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 19 Mar. 2025
Roof Space On the other hand, the lack of an extra floor panel does help keep the Roof Space 4 rather svelte when packed.
—New Atlas, 11 Mar. 2025
The Tecno Spark Slim is a full-size phone that's a mere 5.75mm (0.22 inches) thick, which is a lot more svelte than the iPhone 16 (7.7mm, 0.3 inches) and the Galaxy S25 (7.2mm, 0.28 inches).
—Eric Zeman, PCMAG, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for svelte
Adjective
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The TikTok comments were replete with speculation that the friends may have even been skinny dipping—though Horton declined to confirm this.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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As an elder millennial, that meant skinny jeans — the hallmark of my generation.—
Kayla Kitts,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The sophisticated bouquet features a monochrome rose and carnation mix that any mom would be thrilled to receive.—
Sarah Madaus,
Architectural Digest,
17 Apr. 2025
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The cooler tones within this taupe shade are sophisticated and elegant when paired with veiny marble details.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The three super skinny pen tips can go from creating impossibly slender, seemingly real brow strokes to a cluster of freckles across the cheeks much like a stamp.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
9 Apr. 2025
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But Cummings prefers to mail the slender tubes back to Crown Bees, which will care for them over the winter.—
Martha Ann Overland,
NPR,
6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Instead of gracing the marble floors of a museum dedicated to showcasing the world’s finest art, this masterpiece, with its unique, and graceful, exterior, sits on a one acre lot in Atlanta, Georgia.—
TJ Macias,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2025
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Complete it with a veiled headband or pillbox hat for a whimsical, but still graceful accent.—
Sarah Zendejas,
Vogue,
6 Apr. 2025
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2025
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Probably because its seven episodes constitute only a partial adaptation of The Last of Us Part II, whereas the nine-part first season covered the entire original game, the story is stretched too thin.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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These aren’t just cosmetic—they’re the kinds of behind-the-scenes changes that help make an already stellar game feel even smoother.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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The stamp has no expiration date and was introduced to make the transition from one stamp cost to the next a much smoother process, the postal service said.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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Coreopsis verticillata Sun Exposure: Full sun Soil Type: Dry to medium, well-draining, lean Soil pH: Acidic to neutral (5.5-7.0) USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9 With airy foliage and sunny daisy-like blooms, threadleaf coreopsis may look delicate but this native perennial is one tough plant.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2025
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Americans are advised to eat more fruits and vegetables, include a variety of protein sources—seafood, lean meats, poultry, eggs, legumes, soy products, and unsalted nuts/seeds—and opt for protein sources lower in solid fats and calories.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
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His other performances included as Robert De Niro’s nasty henchman in Michael Mann’s Heat (1995); as Marlon Brando’s insane assistant in John Frankenheimer’s The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996) and as the suave crook Simon Templar in Phillip Noyce’s The Saint (1997).—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2025
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Romeo, 22, looked suave in a brown suit similar to the color of his sister's dress.—
Sabienna Bowman,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Svelte.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/svelte. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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