svelte
Example Sentences
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Ads from American Express, which unveiled its Platinum card in 1984, featured Carol Channing in long gloves holding a diamond and “Don’t leave home without it” printed in a svelte serif.
In your special you once again come out onstage in all your shirtless glory — congrats on looking much more svelte these days.
From Los Angeles Times
It’s a svelte, melodic style of dance music pitched between European deep house, jazzy R&B and local styles like kwaito and gqom.
From Los Angeles Times
“That’s very cool,” Winter said, adding that the bird seemed graceful as a ballerina, “the most aloof, elegant, svelte creature ever.”
From Los Angeles Times
Why do some dog breeds struggle to stay svelte?
From Science Magazine
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