1
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
Molly Sims is revealing her secrets for staying svelte.
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Brie Stimson, Fox News, 26 Nov. 2024
During a recent interview with Fox News Digital, the TV personality and cabaret performer, who recently launched her new Countess Cabaret Tour, revealed her top three tips for maintaining a svelte physique.
—Ashley Hume, Fox News, 1 Feb. 2025
This slick ultraportable represents an ideal blend of power and battery life with some unexpected features in an attractive, svelte design.
—PCMAG, 10 Jan. 2025
No details were provided beyond its name, and a brief video suggesting its svelte nature.
—Ars Technica, 22 Jan. 2025
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Brie Stimson, Fox News, 26 Nov. 2024
During a recent interview with Fox News Digital, the TV personality and cabaret performer, who recently launched her new Countess Cabaret Tour, revealed her top three tips for maintaining a svelte physique.
—Ashley Hume, Fox News, 1 Feb. 2025
This slick ultraportable represents an ideal blend of power and battery life with some unexpected features in an attractive, svelte design.
—PCMAG, 10 Jan. 2025
No details were provided beyond its name, and a brief video suggesting its svelte nature.
—Ars Technica, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for svelte
Adjective
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While perhaps not quite as controversial as skinny jeans or statement necklaces, peplum tops have had their fair share of lovers and haters.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2025
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Bieber's hair was pulled back from her face and gathered at the crown of her head, with two tendrils pulled out on either side to brush across her face and over her skinny sunglasses.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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One sophisticated take on the trend turns the clog into a main character by combining it with matching neutral tones for a refined air.—
Casandra Maggio,
Glamour,
12 Mar. 2025
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Honda claims that the S7, its first-ever premium electric SUV, will break new ground thanks to exceptional comfort, a sophisticated modern look, and, most importantly, more than 400 miles (650 km) of driving range.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Scattered across a chain of subtropical islands in southwestern Japan, buried under rocks, or deep within the region’s humid soil, researchers discovered seven new species with segmented bodies and dozens of slender legs.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
19 Mar. 2025
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Plus, its slender base can slide under chairs, sofas, and beds, minimizing its footprint and keeping its contents as close as needed.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Phaeton cuts a more elegant figure than most VWs, thanks to its graceful exterior lines and the use of premium materials throughout the cabin.—
Raphael Orlove,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2025
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The rendering of martial arts battles is as graceful as DreamWorks Animation’s Kung Fu Panda series.—
Fred Topel,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2025
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Cozy Earth Bamboo Sheet Set Cozy Earth Cozy Earth Cozy Earth Bamboo Sheet Set $331 $265 Cozy Earth Pros Temperature-regulating Very thin and lightweight, but supersoft Lots of color options Cons Expensive Tend to wrinkle easily True to their name, these are some cozy AF sheets.—
Kristin Canning,
SELF,
14 Mar. 2025
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Rattan is fabricated into furniture using rattan poles or by weaving thinner strips of rattan cane into wicker styles, like the banquette in this coastal kitchen by designer Marina Hanisch.—
Monika Biegler Eyers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Eldridge told Fox News Digital that when a rebrand is unsuccessful, the fault can lie with the teams behind the stars who failed to adequately prepare for their smooth transition to a more mature identity that will be accepted by the public.—
Ashley Hume,
Fox News,
22 Mar. 2025
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Suit the style of the structure to your home's architecture for a smooth transition from your indoor rooms to your garden retreat.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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Four lean years after age 30 with Seattle and Atlanta dropped his career average to .265.—
Chuck Murr,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Choosing leaner cuts of red meat and using healthier cooking methods while including a variety of other nutrient-rich foods in your diet is a good way to include red meat in a balanced eating pattern.—
Roxana Ehsani,
Verywell Health,
21 Mar. 2025
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This glides like a river from mouth to stomach, a sleek and slippery flow of semi dark delight with silky suave lithe tannins and flavors that include rum raisin, beef jerky, black berries and chocolate.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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In the years since this novel was released, popular culture has fallen in love with the urbane, suave and sophisticated version of Lecter that lives in our zeitgeist.—
S.A. Cosby,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Svelte.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/svelte. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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