skinny

Example Sentences

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The fits came into focus: Alex Israel in a skinny suit.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Eurocentric and Western beauty standards, further reinforced by 90s diet culture, also promoted skinny as the new sexy.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

A 20-year-old with ear piercings and ripped skinny jeans, Johnson oozed charisma; his profile on the app skyrocketed.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

"I typed in 'weight-loss injections'. I just wanted to lose weight as quickly as I could. I thought if I was skinny again, people would accept me - and I'd accept myself."

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

His skinny legs were tucked up against him, and his arms were crossed protectively over his chest.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack