as in curly
having the curving shape of a wave or of many waves
She has wavy blond hair. wavy lines
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Recent Examples of wavy
Long enough to throw a lifetime’s worth of softballs to the little girl with her same wavy, golden hair, long arms and legs, and broad smile.
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Kristen Jordan Shamus, USA Today, 19 May 2025
Executive fashion director Lisa Aiken is never without her stack of wavy silver and gold Astrid cuffs from the brand, while senior market editor Madeline Fass often adds an artful touch to her minimalist-with-twist uniform with the brand’s large Wishbone pendant.
—Vogue, 2 June 2025
Square limestone columns with a wavy, striated design stand between the formal living and dining areas.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 1 June 2025
The wavy appearance is complemented by Patta branding on the shoe’s heel TPU logo and a metallic silver Swoosh.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 29 May 2025
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Kristen Jordan Shamus, USA Today, 19 May 2025
Executive fashion director Lisa Aiken is never without her stack of wavy silver and gold Astrid cuffs from the brand, while senior market editor Madeline Fass often adds an artful touch to her minimalist-with-twist uniform with the brand’s large Wishbone pendant.
—Vogue, 2 June 2025
Square limestone columns with a wavy, striated design stand between the formal living and dining areas.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 1 June 2025
The wavy appearance is complemented by Patta branding on the shoe’s heel TPU logo and a metallic silver Swoosh.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 29 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for wavy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wavy
curly
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Revlon Airflow Control Dryer: This budget-friendly hair dryer has a uniquely chubby nozzle that caters well to curly hair types.—
Olivia Cigliano,
Footwear News,
12 June 2025
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This hydrating formula is safe for all hair types, including dry hair and curly hair.—
Jessie Quinn,
Glamour,
11 June 2025
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“Wavy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wavy. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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