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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

The willowy Australian set a record for most Sports Illustrated swimsuit covers and popped up in movies and TV shows, including a recurring role on “Friends,” before starting a wellness company.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2024

Younglings hatch in the ocean, then drift to the coast as willowy, transparent glass eels.

From National Geographic • Feb. 9, 2024

Pite’s choreography rides on flow — a willowy stream of energy that sends the body bending and curving through space.

From New York Times • Mar. 31, 2023

She was tall, willowy, with long, golden-white hair that swept to her waist.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo




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