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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This place gives what is uniquely a sweet and voluptuous touch to the tannins, combined with very intense spiciness on the finish.—
John Mariani,
Forbes,
6 Dec. 2024
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Hugo wrote in voluptuous, righteous prose about Notre-Dame’s dereliction.—
Michael Kimmelman,
New York Times,
6 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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In a humiliating audition for another lascivious Las Vegas revue, the 57-year-old character, a buxom blond dreamer, stands onstage before a sleazy producer (Jason Schwartzman) who cuts her performance short.—
Robyn Bahr,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Dec. 2024
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Still, Christmas Vacation is worth watching alone for Randy Quaid's Cousin Eddie and Chevy Chase's fumbling encounter with a buxom department store salesperson.—
Chris Nashawaty,
EW.com,
11 Dec. 2024
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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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
Adjective
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Stella Nova carries a starry theme and curvy architecture.—
Dewayne Bevil,
Orlando Sentinel,
16 Jan. 2025
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The road to the summit of Blue Sky (formerly Mount Evans) will be closed for construction through 2025, but Pikes Peak’s paved — but curvy — road is often open most of the way in winter, and all of the way in summer.—
Mindy Sink,
The Denver Post,
9 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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All the children, made chubby by their coats and jackets, their hats and scarves, the pitch of their glee rising and falling like a siren.—
Brandon Taylor,
The Atlantic,
4 Jan. 2025
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While chubby cats may look cute, obesity can shorten their life and expose them to elevated risks of cancer, diabetes mellitus, heart disease and hypertension, osteoarthritis and faster degeneration of affected joints, urinary bladder stones, and anesthetic complications.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
Newsweek,
18 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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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
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 22 Jan. 2025.
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