svelte

Example Sentences

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It’s easy to adore the star in the mid-to-late 1950s when he’s young and svelte, scandalizing and delighting America with his wiggly hips, popularizing a new sound dubbed rock ‘n’ roll.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

Right tackle Garrett DiGiorgio, now a relatively svelte 320 pounds, reported losing 11 pounds of fat and gaining seven pounds of muscle.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2025

Why do some dog breeds struggle to stay svelte?

From Science Magazine • Mar. 8, 2024

The skeleton has the svelte look of a juvenile T. rex, or, for true believers, represents the elusive “Nanotyrannus.”

From Slate • Jan. 15, 2024

Before Citra left home, Mrs. Yeltner had reset her lipid point to svelte.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman