close-fitting
adjective
of clothes
: fitting tightly to the body : not baggy or loose
a close-fitting pair of pants
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To play teenagers in their new movie Here, Tom Hanks and Robin Wright relied on movie magic — and some close-fitting undergarments.
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Eric Andersson, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
The outfit traditionally includes a high-necked, close-fitting long tunic that’s slit up to the waist on both sides that’s paired with loose white pants.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 17 July 2024
The singer showed off her growing baby bump in a red close-fitting bodysuit and matching bandeau.
—Meghan Reinhardt, Peoplemag, 9 June 2024
The right-handed pitcher is known for wearing the close-fitting cloth beneath his cap on start days.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 16 Jan. 2024
And then, just last night, Zendaya made an appearance on The Jimmy Kimmel Show, dressed in a close-fitting two piece from The Attico’s spring 2024 collection.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 2 Feb. 2024
Steven is noticeably more disheveled, with a close-fitting cap on his head, stained and ripped clothing and his belongings in a sack.
—Bianca Bagnarelli, Washington Post, 21 Dec. 2023
Crystal’s sweater is timeless and lush—fuzzy, generously cut, and extravagantly cabled, with a tall collar and close-fitting cuffs designed to keep warmth in.
—Amanda Mull, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2023
At the same time, the close-fitting memory foam earcups help to block out extraneous noise passively.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2023
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Eric Andersson, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
The outfit traditionally includes a high-necked, close-fitting long tunic that’s slit up to the waist on both sides that’s paired with loose white pants.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 17 July 2024
The singer showed off her growing baby bump in a red close-fitting bodysuit and matching bandeau.
—Meghan Reinhardt, Peoplemag, 9 June 2024
The right-handed pitcher is known for wearing the close-fitting cloth beneath his cap on start days.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 16 Jan. 2024
And then, just last night, Zendaya made an appearance on The Jimmy Kimmel Show, dressed in a close-fitting two piece from The Attico’s spring 2024 collection.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 2 Feb. 2024
Steven is noticeably more disheveled, with a close-fitting cap on his head, stained and ripped clothing and his belongings in a sack.
—Bianca Bagnarelli, Washington Post, 21 Dec. 2023
Crystal’s sweater is timeless and lush—fuzzy, generously cut, and extravagantly cabled, with a tall collar and close-fitting cuffs designed to keep warmth in.
—Amanda Mull, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2023
At the same time, the close-fitting memory foam earcups help to block out extraneous noise passively.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2023
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“Close-fitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/close-fitting. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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