1
as in flexible
able to bend easily without breaking
the lithe blade of a fencing foil
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as in graceful
moving easily
lithe dancers glided across the stage
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3
as in slender
having a noticeably small amount of body fat
she has the lithe, sinewy body of a distance runner
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Recent Examples of lithe
Using the 16-Inch MacBook Pro: The Most Specialized MacBook
Primarily a desktop replacement or workstation, the 16-inch MacBook Pro is surprisingly dense if you’re otherwise used to tossing around a lithe MacBook Air.
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PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
English Meaning: Man of peace, slim, lithe, slender Famous Namesakes: Slim Whitman
Peak Popularity: This name has not appeared on the Social Security list of popular baby names.2
Whimsy Lou Smith
Whimsy Lou, the youngest Smith child, was born in April 2024.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 1 Nov. 2024
Consider the Dodgers’ lithe, versatile slugger Mookie Betts, who repairs to quiet inner-stadium rooms to focus.
—Nicholas Dawidoff, The New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2024
Tesla says the resulting package is stiffer than the Elise, which is good since the Roadster weighs around 700 pounds more than the lithe British machine.
—Jeremy Korzeniewski, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2024
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PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
English Meaning: Man of peace, slim, lithe, slender Famous Namesakes: Slim Whitman
Peak Popularity: This name has not appeared on the Social Security list of popular baby names.2
Whimsy Lou Smith
Whimsy Lou, the youngest Smith child, was born in April 2024.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 1 Nov. 2024
Consider the Dodgers’ lithe, versatile slugger Mookie Betts, who repairs to quiet inner-stadium rooms to focus.
—Nicholas Dawidoff, The New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2024
Tesla says the resulting package is stiffer than the Elise, which is good since the Roadster weighs around 700 pounds more than the lithe British machine.
—Jeremy Korzeniewski, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lithe
Adjective
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The doc possesses a flexible form that rightly insists the rest of us lean in.—
Lisa Kennedy,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
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They are known for being more flexible, providing a player shows a determination to leave.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The result is a graceful character study that explores why someone’s capacity for warmth seems to have long been drained.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
24 Jan. 2025
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With graceful bubbles and a silky mouthfeel, lemon and pear dance on the palate.—
Emily Cappiello,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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Physically strong for his tender age and slender frame, Yalcouye demonstrated a strong defensive mindset, excelling as a ball-winning midfielder.—
Andy Naylor,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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No matter the quality of what exists of the film today, piercing through the celluloid is the indelible creepy image of Schreck and his slender 6-foot 3-inch frame as Orlok.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Michelle Troconis, the 49-year-old Venezuelan socialite who was convicted on Friday for conspiracy to commit murder, is tall, willowy, and as beautiful as a newscaster.—
Rich Cohen,
airmail.news,
2 Mar. 2024
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Kidman, who’s nearly six feet tall, impossibly willowy, and the precise shade of a scoop of vanilla ice cream, has never been an Everywoman.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
4 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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From embracing digital transformation to prioritizing sustainability and developing agile leadership, the coming year holds tremendous potential for organizations that are ready to lead the charge in an ever-evolving world.—
Mohit Gupta,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Standing 27–29 inches tall and weighing up to 150 pounds, these muscular, yet agile, dogs are built to fend off predators and thrive in harsh terrain.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The woman walked past, shuffling her skinny legs with determination.—
Samanta Schweblin,
The New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2025
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Something is wrong when a police officer who threatened to kill my son comes to my home and, without hesitating, without negotiating with a sick, skinny 21-year-old in crisis, carries out his threat and shoots my son five times.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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Behind the scenes, Dua Miami is partnered with Clean The World, a company that recycles hotel soaps and plastic bottles.—
Mariette Williams,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Jan. 2025
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If your cider vinegar comes in a plastic bottle, transfer it to glass for long-term storage.—
Annie Peterson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Mother Nature removes this thin coating of cement/lime paste over time, exposing the sand color to your eyes.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
25 Jan. 2025
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What to order: Your mileage my vary depending on your preferences, but why not start with the New York Original thin crust pizza for $16.95?—
Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Lithe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lithe. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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