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as in shapely
having a well-proportioned feminine figure
a curvy brunette with lots of male admirers
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as in curved
marked by a long series of irregular curves
a perilously curvy stretch of a corniche along the Riviera
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Recent Examples of curvy
Cincinnati is hilly, curvy, gorgeous and not afraid to strut its stuff.
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Rasputin Todd, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Mar. 2026
Each of these labels, from Abercrombie to Old Navy, offers extended sizing, and many also go the extra mile with curvy-specific fits.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 24 Mar. 2026
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
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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Rasputin Todd, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Mar. 2026
Each of these labels, from Abercrombie to Old Navy, offers extended sizing, and many also go the extra mile with curvy-specific fits.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 24 Mar. 2026
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
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
See All Example Sentences for curvy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curvy
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
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The main level includes a grand foyer, according to its listing, with a curved staircase, a front parlor with pocket doors, a formal dining room and a renovated kitchen with soapstone counters, wine fridge and a sitting area with a warming stove.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2026
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The curved heel has become a signature detail in the singer’s shoe designs as of late and gives her shoes a modern edge, as opposed to the traditional slim stiletto heel.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Packed with multiple forms of hyaluronic acid, this milky lotion promises plump, glassy skin.—
Anita Bhagwandas,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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Niacinamide helps brighten and even things out, while hyaluronic acid floods skin with hydration for a plump, fresh look.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
27 Apr. 2026
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Chef's Table at Sokasi Intimate dinners at Sokasi—the curvaceous bamboo pavilion perched above the rushing Ayung River at the Four Seasons in Sayan—are all about preserving the island's time-intensive culinary heritage.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Apr. 2026
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Plume-like cypress trees quiver along curvaceous paths, walled in rustic local sandstone and concrete.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Even the entrance is enveloping—a winding, sheltered, dark wooden path that smells like intense relaxation and essential oils.—
Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
23 Apr. 2026
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Climb the 199 winding steps to the top, where you’ll be rewarded with panoramic views of the Delaware Bay, the Atlantic Ocean, and Cape May Point State Park.—
Carlianne Brennan,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2026
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These twisted brick can be used as a decorative cap to garden wall.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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Kirill Kaprizov corralled a puck in the offensive zone, unleashed a twisted wrist shot on net, and somehow fit the puck into a sliver of space top shelf.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
23 Apr. 2026
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The park flanks a tiny stretch of Table Rock Lake, a serpentine reservoir with more than 745 miles of shoreline.—
Julia Sayers Gokhale,
Midwest Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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The structures and cash flow of these organizations — which operate on both sides of the political aisle — have taken on a new level of complexity, even for the already serpentine world of campaign giving.—
Gabe Kaminsky,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Curvy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curvy. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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