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as in skinny
having a noticeably small amount of body fat
the svelte dancer seemed to float across the stage
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as in sophisticated
having or showing very polished and worldly manners
the interior designer spoke in a low, svelte voice
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Recent Examples of svelte
In the realm of mouton, his innovation was to use only the most flexible skins, which gave his coats a svelter, more modern silhouette.
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Literary Hub, 20 Jan. 2026
AttoTude is planning essentially the same thing, but at terahertz frequencies and with a different kind of svelte, flexible cable.
—IEEE Spectrum, 27 Dec. 2025
Even with that svelte silhouette, the semi-custom cruiser still offers an impressive amount of space on board.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 Dec. 2025
Images of the American flag and bald eagles appear on his clinic’s new website among photos of svelte women.
—Jessica Schreifels, CNN Money, 18 Dec. 2025
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Literary Hub, 20 Jan. 2026
AttoTude is planning essentially the same thing, but at terahertz frequencies and with a different kind of svelte, flexible cable.
—IEEE Spectrum, 27 Dec. 2025
Even with that svelte silhouette, the semi-custom cruiser still offers an impressive amount of space on board.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 Dec. 2025
Images of the American flag and bald eagles appear on his clinic’s new website among photos of svelte women.
—Jessica Schreifels, CNN Money, 18 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for svelte
Recent Examples of Synonyms for svelte
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Bears begin emerging from their winter dens, with adult males appearing first to look for food, often appearing skinny and hungry, according to DEEP.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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Some huddled near skinny trees.—
Caitlin Dickerson,
The Atlantic,
10 Mar. 2026
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Instead, The Standard, Ibiza, presents itself as a bolthole for an in-the-know, sophisticated, and louche crowd that wants a bit of buzz but without any over-the-top hoopla.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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Featuring an eye-catching geometric border in beige against a dark brown base, the rug offers a sophisticated look with a sleek edge that enhances your decor and furnishings.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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For example, a stop sign might as well be a tall, slender man with a large red hat!—
Etiido Uko
March 14,
New Atlas,
14 Mar. 2026
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Night begins with a brand-new two-door 1967 Pontiac LeMans crawling on vertiginous Franklin Road outside Evans City, Pennsylvania, before making a hairpin turn up a steep, slender dirt road that leads into the famous cemetery.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
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Your graceful mindset calms tension, while a tidy workspace restores focus and keeps cooperation smooth.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Which is how Tabebuia Umbellata, the graceful little tree with the butter-yellow blossoms, came to help glorify springtime in Orlando.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2026
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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Loose Flashings Flashings are thin materials—typically made from metals like aluminum or copper—that are installed at joints and penetrations on roofs and walls including chimneys, valleys, windows, and vents.—
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Process, scraping down sides as needed, until mixture is very smooth and creamy, about 3 minutes.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 Mar. 2026
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In a small bowl microwave chocolate chips, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth, about 1 minute.—
Jessica Saari Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Mar. 2026
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Republicans are supposed to be the party of smaller, leaner, more efficient government.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026
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The alt-pop singer, 40, says Dad is getting better by the day, keeping up with physical therapy, staying fit and lean, and, perhaps most of all, maintaining a positive attitude.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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Despite the gaps in the Peaky Blinders lineup, the show’s iconic universe of tan-colored leather, suave tailoring, hard liquor, swill, and grime has been carefully restored.—
Miriam Balanescu,
IndieWire,
5 Mar. 2026
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A-list guests were popping in and out, and suave pilots were swinging through.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Svelte.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/svelte. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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