curvy
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In the coming weeks, permanent plaza fences will be erected here — curvy stainless-steel structures that MAD Architects principal Dixon Junliang Lu compared to the lacy filigree of Art Nouveau architecture.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
The curvy design is by far the world’s most popular electric guitar shape.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 2026
With that careful pull, the slab compressed together, suddenly stood up, and took on the shape of a tiny, curvy, modernist-style chair.
From BBC ● Mar. 3, 2026
This is despite many designers adopting looks that naturally create curvy silhouettes, such as corsets.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2025
Even though I can't see her, I know she's wearing a hat full of peacock feathers, and she's squeezed her curvy frame into one of her black dresses.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
It’s got a curvier back to ensure better skin contact for greater accuracy.
From The Verge ● Aug. 18, 2022
They look a lot like scallions, but with a curvier bottom; the bulb may be white or red.
From Salon ● Mar. 20, 2022
Each handcrafted stone has its own characteristics — slightly faster or slower, straighter or curvier.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 18, 2022
Ms. Langley-McClean’s gowns are sleek and modern, and tend to be created for curvier women.
From New York Times ● Oct. 7, 2020
In every daydream, I was prettier and curvier than Nicole and Kimmie.
From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence
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