svelte

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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.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 13, 2025

Having dropped 20 pounds from his 6-foot-2 frame as the result of a “clean” diet, leaving him a relatively svelte 315 pounds, Smith said he felt a significant difference.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 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

The other lady of the ensemble, a svelte twilight soubrette, objects to my having, so to speak, photographed her in her old housecoat.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger