Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crimped
Adjective
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Curly textures are naturally drier and more prone to frizz than straight or wavy hair, which makes choosing the right oil a critical step in any curly hair-care routine.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
1 Sep. 2025 -
Sun streams through wavy windows and splashes across bottles and glasses lining the bar.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Then Shelton’s shoulder pinched.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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The remote start antenna cable may be pinched in the affected vehicles, which can cause the warning light not to light.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The green and white waved floors lead you into a sparkling, velvet-upholstered dining room.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Aug. 2025
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Some waved flags, some rode on shoulders and, over the noise, dozens tried in vain to call back home where the sun was just rising.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
Verb
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Longo is known for his photorealistic paintings and drawings, but many of his works are an amalgamation of images real, imagined, and tweaked.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
6 Sep. 2025
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The rules have also been tweaked for accidental ‘double-touch’ penalties.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Wearing a T-shirt, flannel and jeans, his frizzy hair poking from under the back and sides of a train-conductor cap, Young resembled his late-middle-aged self save for a noticeably paunchier belly, whiter sideburns and craggier face.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Aug. 2025
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Alex Karp, the frizzy-haired CEO of defense software company Palantir, has become somewhat of a pro at deflecting criticism.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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However, butterhead leaves aren't as tightly folded as some other types, such as iceberg lettuce.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
3 Sep. 2025
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The method in which they’re folded, either down the middle or the side, determines whether the filling is ricotta or pea.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Curly-haired individuals, especially those with kinkier textures, know the number one rule of wash day: detangle before shampooing.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
21 Aug. 2025
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The brand has a stellar reputation for offering a hydrated lineup of products made with coily, curly, and kinky textures in mind—and this scalp scrub is no different.—
Tatayana Yomary,
Essence,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Kardashian puckered her lips and gave the camera a smoldering look.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Crimped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crimped. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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