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as in skinny
having a noticeably small amount of body fat
the svelte dancer seemed to float across the stage
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as in sophisticated
having or showing very polished and worldly manners
the interior designer spoke in a low, svelte voice
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Recent Examples of svelte
In many of these songs, the bassline is the true star, svelte and muscular like an Olympic athlete.
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Elias Leight, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2024
Hailed as one of the more elegant flats of the group, this pair from Sarah Flint features a svelte, pointed-toe box, a minuscule heel, and a small leather bow that ties the whole look together.
—Alyssa Brascia, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
Page, the brand's design director, helped launch the svelte Continental more than 20 years ago, elevating Bentley to cool status among wealthy motorists and enthusiasts.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2024
Maybe a pair of children or a particularly svelte, enamored couple might have a go at sharing the bed, but otherwise the Camp 2 might be more of a three-person than a proper four-sleeper.
—New Atlas, 18 Sep. 2024
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Elias Leight, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2024
Hailed as one of the more elegant flats of the group, this pair from Sarah Flint features a svelte, pointed-toe box, a minuscule heel, and a small leather bow that ties the whole look together.
—Alyssa Brascia, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
Page, the brand's design director, helped launch the svelte Continental more than 20 years ago, elevating Bentley to cool status among wealthy motorists and enthusiasts.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2024
Maybe a pair of children or a particularly svelte, enamored couple might have a go at sharing the bed, but otherwise the Camp 2 might be more of a three-person than a proper four-sleeper.
—New Atlas, 18 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for svelte
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Meme to Bestsellers: How Barrel Jeans Became Denim’s Biggest Trend Slim, straight, skinny, bootcut, flare, boyfriend and wide leg have all earned their place on the menu and have faced little to no competition from new fits.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 27 Dec. 2024
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The new rules implemented at the beginning of 2024 were less impactful to the everyday/non-tournament player, but did include a couple of provisional items related to rally scoring and skinny singles, methods of playing that were officially recognized for the first time.Todd Boss, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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As each year passes, the complexities of cybersecurity and the more sophisticated threats grow.Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Changing the light's polarization characteristics in this manner mimics things found in nature, like the ridiculously sophisticated and specialized vision of the mantis shrimp.New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Dec. 2024
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Females tend to gain weight until about age 65.7 As a result, older adults may become more slender.Mark Gurarie, Health, 14 Dec. 2024
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Eby’s New Democratic Party won a slender majority in the October election, extending his tenure as premier.Gene Maddaus, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
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Christmas Carol™ Camellia is a hybrid with a graceful semi-weeping habit and a longer bloom season, with gorgeous soft red blooms edged in white covering plants autumn through Christmas.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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Barbaro’s Joan Baez, on the other hand, is understated and graceful.Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 10 Dec. 2024
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Outlook: The offensive line group was already thin with the departures of starters Marcellus Marshall, Amari Kight, Adrian Medley and Paul Rubelt so depth was going to be a concern heading into the transfer window.Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Dec. 2024
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Dell’s loss leaves the Texans thin at receiver with Stefon Diggs already down for the year.Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 25 Dec. 2024
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This creamy leave-in is formulated to deeply nourish, smooth, and strengthen, making heat styling less of a battle.Sarah Hoffmann, Allure, 22 Dec. 2024
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Ryan Rollins delivered a perfect entry pass, and Portis spun over his right shoulder to knock down a smooth 12-foot turnaround jumper.Brian Sampson, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Despite a value lean, USA is surprisingly competitive.Brett Owens, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Looking much leaner than his playing days, Posey sat down with Sportico at the recent Winter Meetings in Dallas to discuss his new role.Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 22 Dec. 2024
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Other stories explore similar themes in equally bizarre situations: In 1880s London, a very suave Joseph Merrick, aka The Elephant Man, flirts shamelessly with the smitten wife of his very baffled doctor (Goldsberry and Kind, respectively).Greg Evans, Deadline, 22 Dec. 2024
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Nashville Tennessean 0:00 0:29 For 35 years, Mavericks front man Raul Malo has occupied a space in popular music defined by a suave, smart and serially curious relationship with the grooves that define rock 'n' roll.Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Svelte.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/svelte. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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