SINEWY Synonyms: 88 Similar and Opposite Words

sinewy

adjective

ˈsin-yə-wē

Definition of sinewy

as in muscular

having muscles capable of exerting great physical force the lithe, sinewy body of the ballet company's leading male dancer

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as in brawny

marked by a well-developed musculature the sinewy arms of the weight lifter

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Recent Examples of sinewy At the center of it all is Brent Charles’ sinewy Caius Martius Coriolanus, who runs through the play like a human scythe. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026 Theron, meanwhile, hurls herself into the sinewy action sequences that have increasingly been her home turf over the past two decades, flinging herself down hills and into rivers and navigating some precarious rock-climbing terrain. — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2026 That brisk storytelling economy is a good fit for Theron’s own terse, sinewy performance style. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026 On a street lined with sinewy banyan trees in Taipei’s Songshan District, school administrator Huang Huiming agrees that Beijing’s bet might not pan out. — Ann Scott Tyson, Christian Science Monitor, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sinewy

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An actor known for his macho presence and muscular physique, Sylvester Stallone does not fit the stereotype of a person with an eating disorder.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026
Even among participants who did not engage in exercise or dietary changes, daily creatine supplementation increased lean tissue mass and improved muscular strength and endurance, according to the study.

— Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of muscular

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All manner of contemporary art is shown here, with a collection over 200,000 pieces strong, ranging from Diane Arbus and Cindy Sherman photographs to paintings from Francis Bacon and Sol LeWitt sculptures.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
Rather than a sudden surge, the new estimate shows the population has always been strong, thriving, and secure.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of strong

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At Gucci, the iconic Horsebit takes center stage across bags, belts and shoes, transforming timeless house codes into powerful statement accessories.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Simon has weakened to a Category 2 storm, its eye remaining just offshore as its most powerful winds and rain slammed communities between the Sierra Madre and the ocean and were forecast to persist off the coast of Puerto Vallarta.

— JAIMIE DING, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026

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