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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
Silhouettes are rounded to match the curvaceous hills outside, and the color palette emphasizes the blue of the river, the green of the vines and the dark red of their juice.
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Ann Abel, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Designers like Charles Hollis Jones and Vladimir Kagan favored the way this clear, moldable resin could be bent into curvaceous forms and was more durable than glass.
—Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2025
The design of the museum has morphed over the years, from a dark, curvaceous amoeba-like form that echoed the nearby La Brea Tar Pits to a design that retains the curves up top but shifts to rectilinear glass on the galleries level below.
—August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025
The undeniable stars are the curvaceous treehouses inspired by the endangered pangolins—the unusual, organic shape sets it apart from the typical tropical villa vernacular.
—Kissa Castaneda, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
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Ann Abel, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Designers like Charles Hollis Jones and Vladimir Kagan favored the way this clear, moldable resin could be bent into curvaceous forms and was more durable than glass.
—Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2025
The design of the museum has morphed over the years, from a dark, curvaceous amoeba-like form that echoed the nearby La Brea Tar Pits to a design that retains the curves up top but shifts to rectilinear glass on the galleries level below.
—August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025
The undeniable stars are the curvaceous treehouses inspired by the endangered pangolins—the unusual, organic shape sets it apart from the typical tropical villa vernacular.
—Kissa Castaneda, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for curvaceous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curvaceous
shapely
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Regular Janes posted their amateurish snapshots, showcasing lean yet shapely physiques attained through weight training, minimal to no cardio, and a caloric intake generous enough to make Marie Claire vomit.—
Lauren Michele Jackson,
New Yorker,
10 May 2025
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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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“Curvaceous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curvaceous. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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