curvilinear
adjective
cur·vi·lin·ear
ˌkər-və-ˈli-nē-ər 
1
: consisting of or bounded by curved lines : represented by a curved line
2
: marked by flowing tracery
curvilinear Gothic
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An expert level of craftsmanship was required to build and install the sleekly curvilinear wooden cabinetry, and some imagination was required to conceive and construct a pair of overlapping circular islands that are bisected by a frameless wall of glass.
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Mark David, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2024
Renderings of the new tower show a curvilinear exterior inspired by the movement of waves, featuring expansive balconies with prime Atlantic ocean views.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 26 Mar. 2024
The striking design features a curvilinear facade with floor-to-ceiling windows that offer panoramic ocean views from nearly every residence.
—Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
Renderings of a hypothetical city posted in October to the Praxis Instagram account depict low-slung, curvilinear glass structures nestled into coastal chaparral.
—Joseph Bernstein, New York Times, 12 Dec. 2023
It was followed, in 1975, by the worm, just red letters, a sleek, curvilinear, futuristic logo.
—Robert Sullivan, The New Yorker, 20 Nov. 2023
Modern Classics The curvilinear shapes of season’s past have made room for more boxy silhouettes to stand out this fall.
—Madeline Fass, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2023
The entire level unfolds into impressive outdoor entertainment spaces that incorporate two zero-edge pools—one partially covered by the curvilinear roof overhang—an outdoor kitchen, a swimming pool with a swim-up bar, and a spa.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2023
Past the foyer and bar lies an airy casino with curvilinear walls.
—David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2023
Mark David, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2024
Renderings of the new tower show a curvilinear exterior inspired by the movement of waves, featuring expansive balconies with prime Atlantic ocean views.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 26 Mar. 2024
The striking design features a curvilinear facade with floor-to-ceiling windows that offer panoramic ocean views from nearly every residence.
—Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
Renderings of a hypothetical city posted in October to the Praxis Instagram account depict low-slung, curvilinear glass structures nestled into coastal chaparral.
—Joseph Bernstein, New York Times, 12 Dec. 2023
It was followed, in 1975, by the worm, just red letters, a sleek, curvilinear, futuristic logo.
—Robert Sullivan, The New Yorker, 20 Nov. 2023
Modern Classics The curvilinear shapes of season’s past have made room for more boxy silhouettes to stand out this fall.
—Madeline Fass, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2023
The entire level unfolds into impressive outdoor entertainment spaces that incorporate two zero-edge pools—one partially covered by the curvilinear roof overhang—an outdoor kitchen, a swimming pool with a swim-up bar, and a spa.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2023
Past the foyer and bar lies an airy casino with curvilinear walls.
—David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2023
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“Curvilinear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/curvilinear. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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