as in plump
having a well-proportioned feminine figure
a shapely blonde who had a lead role in numerous Hollywood movies
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Recent Examples of shapely
At our test track, the car leapt to 60 mph in 4.0 seconds; the S7—the S6's shapelier counterpart—managed to blast to 60 mph in just 4.1 seconds.
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Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 31 May 2023
That practicality translates into this modern design, with every detail, from the shapely shoulders to the utilitarian pockets.
—Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 30 Apr. 2022
But their shapely presence along with the crisp palette that cools hot summer days makes the time spent indoors vibrant and full of life too.
—Krissa Rossbund, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2021
This refers to the eggs’ appearance—the higher the grade (AA is the highest), the more shapely and spot-free the egg, with firm whites, pert yolks, and clean shells.
—Sarah Jampel, Bon Appétit, 3 May 2021
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Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 31 May 2023
That practicality translates into this modern design, with every detail, from the shapely shoulders to the utilitarian pockets.
—Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 30 Apr. 2022
But their shapely presence along with the crisp palette that cools hot summer days makes the time spent indoors vibrant and full of life too.
—Krissa Rossbund, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2021
This refers to the eggs’ appearance—the higher the grade (AA is the highest), the more shapely and spot-free the egg, with firm whites, pert yolks, and clean shells.
—Sarah Jampel, Bon Appétit, 3 May 2021
See all Example Sentences for shapely
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shapely
Adjective
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Some winners: Hyaluronic acid draws water into the skin to keep it plump and hydrated.—
Jessica Kasparian,
SELF,
10 Jan. 2025
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The ultimate shrimp scampi offers perfectly plump shrimp in a garlicky, lemony, white wine sauce.—
Robin Miller,
The Arizona Republic,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The home is situated in a U-shape around a curvaceous pool lined with Bisazza tile.—
Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
23 Dec. 2024
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Jonathan Anderson introduced his brand new Loafer bag–named for its likeness to the smart penny shoe – while curvaceous versions also arrived at Stella McCartney and Miu Miu (the latter’s came with horsebit hardware).—
Alice Cary,
Vogue,
20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Stella Nova carries a starry theme and curvy architecture.—
Dewayne Bevil,
Orlando Sentinel,
16 Jan. 2025
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The road to the summit of Blue Sky (formerly Mount Evans) will be closed for construction through 2025, but Pikes Peak’s paved — but curvy — road is often open most of the way in winter, and all of the way in summer.—
Mindy Sink,
The Denver Post,
9 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The setup is currently being demonstrated in the form of a prototype sleeve which incorporates a total of eight pneumatic actuators arranged in two rows of four.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
23 Dec. 2024
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And to do so, a trio of devices, including pneumatic pumps, vibration plates, and calf muscle pumps, can be used.—
Matt Benoit,
Discover Magazine,
6 Dec. 2024
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“Shapely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shapely. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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