as in fat
of a woman
having a pleasingly rounded body with large breasts
a buxom blonde
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Recent Examples of buxom
On the balcony of his grandparents’ Florida condo, Billy spies a buxom woman lounging by the pool.
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Caroline Madden, Vulture, 8 July 2024
My buxom breasts and backside are also accompanied by fat on my arms, belly, and legs.
—Raquel Reichard, refinery29.com, 24 Sep. 2024
The other photos were of my husband’s buxom cousin in her revealing cleavage.
—Amy Dickinson, Washington Post, 29 June 2024
The other photos were of my husband’s buxom cousin in her cleavage-revealing dress.
—Amy Dickinson, Sun Sentinel, 29 June 2024
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Caroline Madden, Vulture, 8 July 2024
My buxom breasts and backside are also accompanied by fat on my arms, belly, and legs.
—Raquel Reichard, refinery29.com, 24 Sep. 2024
The other photos were of my husband’s buxom cousin in her revealing cleavage.
—Amy Dickinson, Washington Post, 29 June 2024
The other photos were of my husband’s buxom cousin in her cleavage-revealing dress.
—Amy Dickinson, Sun Sentinel, 29 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buxom
Adjective
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The researchers also found that women who started menopause later had better lipid (fat) levels and fewer oxidative stress markers in their blood, which could explain this gap in heart health.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Health,
19 Apr. 2025
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Things got particularly ugly during 2016 presidential debates when he was asked to defend referring to women as fat pigs and slobs.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Plus, keep scrolling for more small-space patio furniture set deals, including a round metal style and a three-piece rattan seating group.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Time will tell if first round TE Colston Loveland was the correct choice over Tyler Warren. 🤷🏻 Cleveland Browns (I – for incomplete) — Think this assessment is a copout?—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Others drew comparisons to Venus of Willendorf, a voluptuous female figurine dating back to 28,000–25,000 BCE.—
Rosa Rahimi,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2025
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The 23-year-old returned with a catchy single for the ladies sporting a more voluptuous figure.—
Christopher Claxton,
Billboard,
17 Mar. 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
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Fortunately, more and more brands are catering to busty babes with super supportive and stylish bras that lift and flatter without compromising comfort.—
Andrea Jordan,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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The walls were giddy with patterned paper and hung with vintage portraits of busty women.—
Julie Lasky,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Mermaid An old-Hollywood favorite, the curvaceous mermaid gown has undergone a red carpet resurgence lately with the likes of Naomi Watts, Demi Moore and Zendaya all sporting it.—
Emily Mercer,
Footwear News,
23 Apr. 2025
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At 45 feet in height, made of steel covered by stainless steel mesh and featuring curvaceous nakedness, the R-Evolution statue draws a steady stream of locals and visitors alike.—
Jorge L. Ortiz,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Colleges that are less well-endowed might have fewer proxies that strain their financial aid budget, but still should use individualized proxies to meet their institutional needs.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
20 Sep. 2024
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Unfortunately, as anyone else who is well-endowed can likely attest, one-pieces seldom do the girls justice.—
Brie Schwartz,
Glamour,
21 Feb. 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
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“Buxom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buxom. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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