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also curvacious
as in shapely
having a well-proportioned feminine figure
curvaceous swimsuit models
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Recent Examples of curvaceous
The spathe is a curvaceous, hood-like, modified leaf or bract that attracts insects with its color and then traps them against the spadix, ensuring pollination.
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
Her curvaceous figure, flapper ‘do and large eyes remained.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Already used to evoking the work of the likes of Jean Arp and Constantin Brâncusi in his footwear offering, which is rich in sculptural and curvaceous heels, this time Andrew was inspired by the metalwork of American furniture designer Paul Evans to develop faceted hardware for spring 2027.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
At the Sceners Gallery on the eastern edge of Paris, far from the Metropolitan Museum, where Kim Kardashian arrived at the Met Gala in a metallic orange breastplate with pert breasts and curvaceous hips, there are several examples of the art that inspired her.
—Amy Verner, Vogue, 7 May 2026
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
Her curvaceous figure, flapper ‘do and large eyes remained.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Already used to evoking the work of the likes of Jean Arp and Constantin Brâncusi in his footwear offering, which is rich in sculptural and curvaceous heels, this time Andrew was inspired by the metalwork of American furniture designer Paul Evans to develop faceted hardware for spring 2027.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
At the Sceners Gallery on the eastern edge of Paris, far from the Metropolitan Museum, where Kim Kardashian arrived at the Met Gala in a metallic orange breastplate with pert breasts and curvaceous hips, there are several examples of the art that inspired her.
—Amy Verner, Vogue, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curvaceous
Adjective
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The bush is shapely, growing 3-4 feet tall, and does not produce rank growth.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
11 Apr. 2026
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Witch hazel matures into shapely shrubs that bloom annually.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The abalone is plump and toothsome, yet still tender and accompanied by asparagus kissed by the fire.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
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Post use, skin looks and feels more plump and less inflamed, with redness virtually gone and fine lines softened.—
Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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Open storage can make a room feel that much lighter, which is the case with this curvy wooden console table.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
12 June 2026
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This curvy classic Italian supercar arrived last year, in road form and track mode.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Curvaceous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curvaceous. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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