1
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
Similarly, the curvy wooden pendant lights Hanisch chose for a client’s kitchen add an organic touch.
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
While the apple shape is commonly associated with the curvy type, a petite or slim person can still fit the description.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
His curvy custom design, on the other hand, is the perfect complement to the rounded walls.
—Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2025
Zigzag patterns jump out of doorframes, curvy valences interrupt the clean lines of ’60s window frames, and raffia skirts dress tables.
—Tim Street-Porter, Curbed, 3 Mar. 2025
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
While the apple shape is commonly associated with the curvy type, a petite or slim person can still fit the description.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
His curvy custom design, on the other hand, is the perfect complement to the rounded walls.
—Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2025
Zigzag patterns jump out of doorframes, curvy valences interrupt the clean lines of ’60s window frames, and raffia skirts dress tables.
—Tim Street-Porter, Curbed, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curvy
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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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Look to design super star, Ilse Crawford, for this shapely oak option.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
2 July 2024
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Each of the six shades are packed with vegan collagen, aloe, and seawater to keep skin juicy and plump.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
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The glosses are cruelty free and vegan, with a non-sticky formula and long-lasting, glossy finish that leaves lips looking hydrated and plump.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The lower half of the vehicle features a sculptural shape that calls to the mind the curvaceous C3, with prominent air intakes up front and an even larger diffuser in the back.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
7 Apr. 2025
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Embracing fluidity and organic forms, sculptural Bianco Real Portuguese limestone tables and curvaceous shelving reflect L’Objet’s signature balance of nature and artistry, complemented by terrazzo flooring.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Sedona Prince has had a winding journey toward the 2025 WNBA Draft, where she’s expected to finally join the league in April after a seven-year college odyssey.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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The entry pathway is suspended over a pool of lotus flowers, followed by a mystical winding road shaded by the canopy (where a chase scene was filmed), and the open-air lobby which overlooks the resort’s statement design piece: a long pool filled with floating lotuses.—
Anna Haines,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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We're also introduced to Eleven’s twisted father figure, Dr. Brenner (Alex Breaux, taking on Matthew Modine's role from the series).—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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In an adjacent field lay the twisted and charred remains of ambulances.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Of course, without an atmosphere, the Moon isn’t ideal for traditional pneumatic rubber approaches, so this is also an opportunity for companies like Michelin to develop their emerging airless technology.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Yet the car’s most remarkable feature is arguably its retractable metal roof that is opened and closed by an ingenious two-cylinder pneumatic-suction motor located in the trunk.—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
24 Feb. 2025
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Even after landing on the wrong side of the serpentine Soto saga, the Yanks tout a respectable lineup headlined by all-multiverse slugger Aaron Judge.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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The title track, a suite of cosmic grandeur and dizzying time signatures, breathes deeper in this mix, with Chris Squire’s bass rumbling like tectonic shifts under Steve Howe’s serpentine guitar work.—
Darryn King,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Curvy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curvy. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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