1
as in flexible
able to bend easily without breaking
the lithe blade of a fencing foil
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2
as in graceful
moving easily
lithe dancers glided across the stage
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3
as in slender
having a noticeably small amount of body fat
she has the lithe, sinewy body of a distance runner
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Recent Examples of lithe
Such lithe literary conceits turn to heavier twists in Kei Ishikawa‘s ambitious but ungainly adaptation, which mostly follows the letter of Ishiguro’s work, but misses its haunting, haunted spirit.
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Guy Lodge, Variety, 21 May 2025
This glides like a river from mouth to stomach, a sleek and slippery flow of semi dark delight with silky suave lithe tannins and flavors that include rum raisin, beef jerky, black berries and chocolate.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
Elly De La Cruz-Bats Both 6-5, 200 pounds Tall and lean for a shortstop, De La Cruz has immense athletic ability in a lithe, flexible frame.
—Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Instead of moving with strength or purpose, the suit is agile, lithe, and capable of sliding out of the way of green projectiles to trigger a slow down and gain access to more powerful attacks.
—Kazuma Hashimoto, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2025
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Guy Lodge, Variety, 21 May 2025
This glides like a river from mouth to stomach, a sleek and slippery flow of semi dark delight with silky suave lithe tannins and flavors that include rum raisin, beef jerky, black berries and chocolate.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
Elly De La Cruz-Bats Both 6-5, 200 pounds Tall and lean for a shortstop, De La Cruz has immense athletic ability in a lithe, flexible frame.
—Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Instead of moving with strength or purpose, the suit is agile, lithe, and capable of sliding out of the way of green projectiles to trigger a slow down and gain access to more powerful attacks.
—Kazuma Hashimoto, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lithe
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Everything has to be centred on them, perhaps with a flexible back three with three attacking midfielders: Havertz as a false nine, Musiala half left, Wirtz half right.—
Philipp Lahm,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Subsidized interest, flexible repayment options and leeway during times of financial hardship make federal loans a smart option for many eligible borrowers.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
5 June 2025
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The graceful bridge overlooking the water lily ponds has been the setting of thousands of group photos over the years.—
Bonnie Gross,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2025
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This graceful spurge can be planted in mixed containers or grown as a ground cover in full sun or light shade.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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McMillan also needs to continue working with Carolina’s strength staff, because his lower body has always been slender and could impact his physical ceiling.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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The slender figures wear precious garments, enhanced with cabochons and pearls, and adorned with ornaments.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Just who was this willowy blond from Iowa City, Iowa?—
Gia Kourlas,
New York Times,
25 Feb. 2025
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Only two bodies remain still: Ferran’s, in one corner of the platform, and that of a young man (Jabez Sykes) diagonally across from her, tall and willowy and pale — two statues that seem moonlit while the rest of the world writhes and sweats around them.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Washington’s youth is proving to be an asset in this transitional moment for the broader domestic wine industry, allowing winemakers here to be agile and innovative, much like the tech companies just across the Cascades in Seattle, as Matt Austin of Grosgrain puts it.—
Jill Barth,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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This keeps our team agile, engaged and prepared for whatever’s next.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Note skinnier carrots will cook faster than thicker ones.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 June 2025
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Quarterback Zach Wilson had a nice throw to tight end Jalin Conyers on a skinny post in 7-on-7s.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
3 June 2025
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Moreover, these plastic threads less than 5 millimeters long, are released in billions with every laundry cycle.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Chard can be stored in the refrigerator for two or three days, wrapped in moistened paper towels and placed in an unsealed plastic bag.—
Carole Kotkin,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 June 2025
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Trying to please everyone Trying to please everyone becomes the fastest way to dilute your value and spread it thin.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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“Lithe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lithe. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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