full-figured
Americanadjective
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“We have the opportunity to deal with people of all shapes and sizes,” Gatcheco said as she reminisced about a full-figured actor who cried when Gatcheco designed a dress that flattered her body type.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 13, 2021
A charismatic, full-figured woman who always performed in glittery outfits, Ms. LaSalle proved a popular night club draw even though her lyrical candor often kept her off the airwaves.
From Washington Post • Jan. 14, 2018
Set in 1960s Baltimore, the show concerns the full-figured Tracy Turnblad whose fondest wish is to appear on a local television dance program.
From US News • Apr. 27, 2016
"Curvy Brides" get the dresses of their dreams in this new unscripted series about a boutique that specializes in wedding gowns for full-figured gals.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2015
Recently, she’d also launched her own wildly successful clothing line for full-figured female avatars, under the label Art3Miss.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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