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supple

[suhp-uhl] / ˈsʌp əl /


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Their metallic frames covered in supple, lifelike skin, a posse of new Chinese robots meant for companionship can offer users AI-generated conversation or a hand to hold, complete with manicured nails.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

Under her spell, steel is transformed into supple leather, sagging vinyl, crinkled plastic.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Let it bubble gently until it’s thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, but still supple.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

Jesse Tyler Ferguson, who was in the Tony-winning 2022 Broadway revival, won a Tony for the same role, a testament to a supple comic performer and an evergreen part.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2025

It was clear, strong, supple in its rhythms.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides




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