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willowy

[wil-oh-ee] / ˈwɪl oʊ i /


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Tall and willowy, she wore glasses and the same short brown bob she had as a teenager.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 17, 2026

The willowy Australian set a record for most Sports Illustrated swimsuit covers and popped up in movies and TV shows, including a recurring role on “Friends,” before starting a wellness company.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 19, 2024

Tall and willowy, Tetelman sang in a performance of “La Rondine” on Tuesday, his third show in the run, with a hyper-focused, brightly resonant voice that conveyed the sunny ping of an Italianate instrument.

From New York Times Apr. 3, 2024

Younglings hatch in the ocean, then drift to the coast as willowy, transparent glass eels.

From National Geographic Feb. 9, 2024

Her mother was a European elf with a fiery temper and willowy figure.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer




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