as in voluptuous
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Recent Examples of Rubenesque
The eight-episode drama kicks off as adolescent firebrand Erika (Mar Isern) unwittingly provokes a wave of introspection after an uncut video of her Rubenesque body goes viral.
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Holly Jones, Variety, 20 Feb. 2024
Portly gentlemen and Rubenesque ladies were much admired.
—Miss Manners | Judith Martin, Anchorage Daily News, 11 Apr. 2023
Holly Jones, Variety, 20 Feb. 2024
Portly gentlemen and Rubenesque ladies were much admired.
—Miss Manners | Judith Martin, Anchorage Daily News, 11 Apr. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for Rubenesque
Adjective
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First, there are bowls of ground Maré sandalwood heartwood, then sandalwood cuttings and the liquid extract of sandalwood, which gives a creamy, voluptuous smell.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
23 May 2025
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The voluptuous violence of Strauss’s score adds to the richness of the conception.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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Without prior knowledge to Fatal Fury’s roster or storyline, many of the characters can seem somewhat stock — there’s a couple of tough guys with various fighting styles and cool jackets, and some cartoonishly buxom female fighters peppered in for some old school gooner bait.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
21 Apr. 2025
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The buxom installation was executive produced by Amy Kule of Merry Wonderer, who previously spent 20 years leading the production of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Fourth of July Fireworks, and the department store’s Herald Square Flower Show before launching her own creative agency.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Regular Janes posted their amateurish snapshots, showcasing lean yet shapely physiques attained through weight training, minimal to no cardio, and a caloric intake generous enough to make Marie Claire vomit.—
Lauren Michele Jackson,
New Yorker,
10 May 2025
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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
Adjective
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Photo : David Marlow The curvaceous infinity pool is accented with gleaming turquoise-colored tiles.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
30 May 2025
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Opulent chandeliers hang above sleek modern tables, while curvaceous upholstered pieces hold court within a Tudor Revival living room.—
Dan Howarth,
Architectural Digest,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Expect sweeping 360-degree views after a curvy, scenic drive and a short, paved path to the peak.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
26 May 2025
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Before Brexit, Little Englanders would fume that meddling EU bureaucrats in Brussels banned curvy cucumbers when, in reality, the body ruling on the vegetable’s straightness—an important benchmark for trade buyers—was actually UNECE in Geneva.—
Carlton Reid,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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What began in 2021 as chubby, playful flightless birds has morphed into a full‑blown consumer brand.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
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Pally was courtside for the game and subsequent medal ceremony when cameras caught Curry tossing up a Mr. Throwback reference — chubby cheeks — from the podium.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Cena, who once filmed Trainwreck pretending to be a closeted bodybuilder desperate for zaftig comedian Amy Schumer’s affection, understands that the joke’s on him better than anyone.—
Oliver Bateman,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2025
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Need a zaftig character actor with a sweet smile and a can-do attitude?—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
14 Sep. 2024
Adjective
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Photo: By Stefan Kohli The collection, which includes necklaces, rings, and earrings, takes cues from Parker’s signature ceramics style: oversized plump white studs bear a resemblance to her Puffy Daisy sconce, as does the Puffy Dome cuff bracelet.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
21 May 2025
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Those plump little gems are juicy, sweet, and packed with antioxidants and fiber.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
18 May 2025
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“Rubenesque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Rubenesque. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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