as in plump
having a well-proportioned feminine figure
a movie star who is remembered mainly as a pneumatic sex symbol of the 1950s
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Recent Examples of pneumatic
North Carolina State University The middle of the robot's bistable wing structure was sandwiched between top and bottom soft silicone pneumatic actuators.
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Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 10 Dec. 2024
One of the researchers remotely controlled the robot, guiding it and adjusting the amount of times its wings flapped using the pneumatic control system.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 4 Dec. 2024
Banks of pneumatic valves caused the players to wave their arms, blink their eyes, and move their heads.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Dec. 2024
The self-serve tables complement a growing investment in recovery spaces that feature amenities like cold plunges, pneumatic boots, and zero-gravity chairs, along with pre-and-post-play assisted stretching.
—Mike Dojc, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 10 Dec. 2024
One of the researchers remotely controlled the robot, guiding it and adjusting the amount of times its wings flapped using the pneumatic control system.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 4 Dec. 2024
Banks of pneumatic valves caused the players to wave their arms, blink their eyes, and move their heads.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Dec. 2024
The self-serve tables complement a growing investment in recovery spaces that feature amenities like cold plunges, pneumatic boots, and zero-gravity chairs, along with pre-and-post-play assisted stretching.
—Mike Dojc, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pneumatic
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Some winners: Hyaluronic acid draws water into the skin to keep it plump and hydrated.Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 10 Jan. 2025
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The ultimate shrimp scampi offers perfectly plump shrimp in a garlicky, lemony, white wine sauce.Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025
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The 11 Best Headboards of 2024 for Every Bedroom Style In the primary bath, matching the Roman shade fabric to the wallpaper creates a continuous flow that emphasizes the voluminous feeling; the octagonal side table provides shapely interest.Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2024
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Look to design super star, Ilse Crawford, for this shapely oak option.Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 2 July 2024
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The home is situated in a U-shape around a curvaceous pool lined with Bisazza tile.Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
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Jonathan Anderson introduced his brand new Loafer bag–named for its likeness to the smart penny shoe – while curvaceous versions also arrived at Stella McCartney and Miu Miu (the latter’s came with horsebit hardware).Alice Cary, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
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The detail adds a crispness to classic fits like Bally’s straight jeans and emphasizes the curvy shape of others like Marques’Almeida’s flare jeans.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Jan. 2025
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Handling, whether on the highway or curvy roads, is impressive for a large, 5,600-pound vehicle.Doug Newcomb, PCMAG, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Pneumatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pneumatic. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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