as in voluptuous
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Recent Examples of Rubenesque
The eight-episode drama kicks off as adolescent firebrand Erika (Mar Isern) unwittingly provokes a wave of introspection after an uncut video of her Rubenesque body goes viral.
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Holly Jones, Variety, 20 Feb. 2024
Portly gentlemen and Rubenesque ladies were much admired.
—Miss Manners | Judith Martin, Anchorage Daily News, 11 Apr. 2023
Holly Jones, Variety, 20 Feb. 2024
Portly gentlemen and Rubenesque ladies were much admired.
—Miss Manners | Judith Martin, Anchorage Daily News, 11 Apr. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for Rubenesque
Adjective
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The 35,000-year-old Venus of Hohle Fels, a small sculpture of a voluptuous woman, could be considered humanity’s first pin-up model.—
Chris Erik Thomas,
Them,
10 Feb. 2025
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The hourglass is considered voluptuous because the hip and bust appear larger, but a slim and small-framed person can also have this body type. Strengths of the hourglass body shape People with the hourglass body shape are said to have the most proportionate body type.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The buxom installation was executive produced by Amy Kule of Merry Wonderer, who previously spent 20 years leading the production of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Fourth of July Fireworks, and the department store’s Herald Square Flower Show before launching her own creative agency.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
4 Mar. 2025
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That buxom elf put wind in my sails, so to speak, and now this other, prettier woman is bumming a cigarette off me.—
Liam Sherwin-Murray,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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At every turn, the eye-popping pastels in pinks, blues, and yellows, the curvaceous couches and light fixtures, and the quirky pop art decor feel whimsical by design.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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The slender and curvaceous bottle design is inspired by the seductive yet deadly Angel’s Trumpet, a flower known for its bold colors and striking appearance.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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In the image, Pierre and Chandler are seen walking down a curvy road and looking ready for action.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2025
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The brand’s focus for spring 2025 on optical frames — with seven sinuous styles, each available in 10 colorways inspired by the curvy landscape of Brazil — aligns with the boom of the category for the company, now accounting for half of its sales.—
Martino Carrera,
WWD,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Like, a chubby little oddball from the country starring on Broadway.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Its body was so large and fat that the chubby paws just hung in a playful form across one side, not touching the ground.—
Tom Stacer,
Outdoor Life,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Some species provided not just materials but sustenance: edible cambium (a layer between the bark and the wood), plump and sweet in the spring—considered a famine food by some groups and a delicacy by others.—
Amelia Soth,
JSTOR Daily,
27 Feb. 2025
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The formula is chock-full of humectants, which draw moisture into the skin to leave it feeling hydrated and plump.—
Zoë Weiner,
Glamour,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Colleges that are less well-endowed might have fewer proxies that strain their financial aid budget, but still should use individualized proxies to meet their institutional needs.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
20 Sep. 2024
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Unfortunately, as anyone else who is well-endowed can likely attest, one-pieces seldom do the girls justice.—
Brie Schwartz,
Glamour,
21 Feb. 2024
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“Rubenesque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Rubenesque. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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