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lissome

[lis-uhm] / ˈlɪs əm /


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Watch a few old episodes of “Cheers,” and you’ll see shades of Rob Petrie’s lissome movement in Danson’s smooth-talking Sam Malone.

From Salon Dec. 13, 2025

“Please go stream the album,” the lanky, severely-cheekboned Boose asked to a packed crowd of lissome, 20-something influencers and besuited industry types.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 16, 2025

In this one-man show by the veteran South African choreographer Robyn Orlin — political, poignant and mercifully funny — Khoza, stunningly loose and in command of the crowd, reveals a quick mind and lissome physicality.

From New York Times Sep. 23, 2022

When he was unemployed, the lissome 6-foot-3 Mr. Baron Cohen briefly worked as a model.

From New York Times Oct. 17, 2020

There were some who looked like human women, but had skin the color of moss and lips like bark; they moved with a lissome grace, treading circles in their cages.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo




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