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as in shapely
having a well-proportioned feminine figure
a curvy brunette with lots of male admirers
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as in curved
marked by a long series of irregular curves
a perilously curvy stretch of a corniche along the Riviera
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Recent Examples of curvy
Not only do these jeans come in multiple colorways, but Abercrombie & Fitch offers this curvy fit (meaning it is cut with a little extra room in the hip and bum area) in five different inseam lengths, as well.
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Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 12 May 2025
Located across from Civic Center Park, the 13-story building’s curvy, white-washed facade is reminiscent of the work embraced by Antoni Gaudí, the Catalan architect and early adopter of biomimicry, a design practice that imitates nature.
—Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 10 May 2025
With subtle contemporary accents like gold oversized mirrors and curvy chairs, and historical elements like pendant lights and iron railing, the solar was restored.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2025
Is anyone replacing Steve Doocy on Fox & Friends?
Although Doocy will no longer be hosting from N.Y.C., nobody is set to take his spot on the curvy couch.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 1 May 2025
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Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 12 May 2025
Located across from Civic Center Park, the 13-story building’s curvy, white-washed facade is reminiscent of the work embraced by Antoni Gaudí, the Catalan architect and early adopter of biomimicry, a design practice that imitates nature.
—Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 10 May 2025
With subtle contemporary accents like gold oversized mirrors and curvy chairs, and historical elements like pendant lights and iron railing, the solar was restored.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2025
Is anyone replacing Steve Doocy on Fox & Friends?
Although Doocy will no longer be hosting from N.Y.C., nobody is set to take his spot on the curvy couch.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curvy
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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
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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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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
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The curvaceous and architecturally significant $91 million museum is reminiscent of the Guggenheim in Bilbao, Spain, and is on the site of the existing headquarters of training for U.S. Olympic teams.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Newton’s path to jewelry making involved a winding international road.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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After the afternoon prayers, the thunderstorm fading into the distance, a group of girls takes a winding cobblestone path through a thin area of woods and approaches a greenhouse.—
Lindsey McGinnis,
Christian Science Monitor,
1 May 2025
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Season 8 will be the last for the kids and the hormone monsters and their twisted coming-of-age tale.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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An attempt to streamline that story line would render Elden Ring not unlike Game of Thrones: a dark, twisted fantasy narrative where death rules over all.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
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Hunters may use all archery equipment, muzzle-loading guns, shotguns, centerfire, rifles, revolvers and pistols and pre-charge pneumatic air guns to harvest bears.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
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That shark was just a pneumatic mechanical device, in the actual ocean.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
20 May 2025
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Some leaf-mining insects make distinct patterns, like squiggles or serpentine shapes, while others make irregular blotches, like this species.—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
8 May 2025
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Nichols Canyon is navigated by a serpentine road that climbs into the mountains above Hollywood and is home to some pretty spectacular dwellings.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
6 May 2025
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“Curvy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curvy. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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