as in plump
having a well-proportioned feminine figure
a movie star who is remembered mainly as a pneumatic sex symbol of the 1950s
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Recent Examples of pneumatic
Soft pneumatic systems and modular origami metastructures offer a viable way to achieve multimorphing capabilities without the need for rigid control elements, increasing the adaptability of soft robotics for sophisticated applications.
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Feb. 2025
The drones and a clever pneumatic launcher are designed to be packed in crates small enough to fit in the Mercedes Sprinter vans the Ukrainians commonly use to haul gear around the battlefield.
—Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
These Torsos use pneumatic actuation with off-the-shelf valves that are noisy from the air exhaust.
—IEEE Spectrum, 13 Dec. 2024
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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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Feb. 2025
The drones and a clever pneumatic launcher are designed to be packed in crates small enough to fit in the Mercedes Sprinter vans the Ukrainians commonly use to haul gear around the battlefield.
—Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
These Torsos use pneumatic actuation with off-the-shelf valves that are noisy from the air exhaust.
—IEEE Spectrum, 13 Dec. 2024
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pneumatic
Adjective
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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 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
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
Adjective
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Tracing either the circle or the curvy triangle assumes the needle is sitting flat on a desk, in two dimensions.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
7 Apr. 2025
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The Bentayga Mulliner hits the perfect point between satisfying power—the twin turbo V8 is confident and offers quick acceleration—and performance: Even on curvy roads this large SUV holds its own, sticking to every curve but not tossing passengers around in the cabin.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Pneumatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pneumatic. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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