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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 new short, curvaceous style has all the telltale signs of being an Italian bob.
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Marci Robin, Allure, 9 Feb. 2026
Its shoulders are also larger than Bad Bunny’s, and noticeably wider than the less structured suits he’s previously worn, which also helps create a more curvaceous body shape.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 7 Feb. 2026
Sweeping, curvaceous sofas and coffee tables that seemed to defy the limits of wood and metal were bold and original.
—Heather Bien, The Spruce, 4 Feb. 2026
The suites and villas There are 99 suites, of which 48 are pool villas set into the hills with further rooms located on top of the curvaceous main hotel building.
—Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for curvaceous
Marci Robin, Allure, 9 Feb. 2026
Its shoulders are also larger than Bad Bunny’s, and noticeably wider than the less structured suits he’s previously worn, which also helps create a more curvaceous body shape.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 7 Feb. 2026
Sweeping, curvaceous sofas and coffee tables that seemed to defy the limits of wood and metal were bold and original.
—Heather Bien, The Spruce, 4 Feb. 2026
The suites and villas There are 99 suites, of which 48 are pool villas set into the hills with further rooms located on top of the curvaceous main hotel building.
—Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for curvaceous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curvaceous
Adjective
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Witch hazel matures into shapely shrubs that bloom annually.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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The shapely 24-year-old advertising saleswoman wore a black swimsuit with a white Playboy bunny across the front.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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It’s packed with maracujá oil and other nourishing ingredients to condition and plump, all while delivering high-shine, hydrating color that actually stays put.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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Beds are plump, bathtubs are deep and all are designed to optimize the island’s brilliant natural light.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Anneli natural wood dresser is the latest addition into the Crate & Barrel repertoire of curvy furniture.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
2 Mar. 2026
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Finish the look with the matching Bolinas Woven Bench at the foot of your bed and the Raleigh Headboard for a curvy hint of texture.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Curvaceous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curvaceous. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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