curvy
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He decided to give classic jerseys a whirl, transforming them into more flattering silhouettes that accentuate a curvy torso.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026
The curvy design is by far the world’s most popular electric guitar shape.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 2026
Josephina Finch from Canterbury said she wanted to have the procedure because she "liked a curvy look" and "having an hourglass figure".
From BBC ● Feb. 23, 2026
This is despite many designers adopting looks that naturally create curvy silhouettes, such as corsets.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2025
She was not curvy or big-boned; she was fat, it was the only word that felt true.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
The main design changes are a more durable sapphire crystal display and a curvier back so the 3-in-1 sensor makes better skin contact with the wrist.
From The Verge ● Aug. 10, 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
"Now, you look at the hashtag 'body positive' and you see smaller-framed girls, curvier girls," she said.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2021
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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