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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

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

Fans have latched onto their look, turning up to concerts in willowy ball gowns and elaborate headgear.

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2024

A willowy girl with long brown hair joins us onstage.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins




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