Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crimpy
Adjective
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The Australian actor debuted long retro sideburns and long dark wavy hair while telling the real-life story of a Neil Diamond tribute band in Song Sung Blue opposite Kate Hudson last year.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
6 Jan. 2026 -
Lubeck, who has aquamarine eyes and long, wavy hair, cuts an ethereal figure, like an elven noble.—
Emilia Petrarca,
New Yorker,
2 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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From Kendrick Lamar’s bootcut jeans to Alexander Skarsgård’s kinky Pillion press tour looks, last year laid the groundwork for experimentation in a market that’s famously slower and less trend driven than women’s fashion.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
12 Jan. 2026
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Only founders who understand the fragile nuances between women and their strands, especially curly, kinky and coily ones, could create such items.—
Essence,
Essence,
2 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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As fun as a shorter haircut can be, those with more wavy or frizzy hair may prefer to keep things a bit longer.—
Catharine Malzahn,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
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This toiletry bag will turn me into a person who shows up at work events looking chic and composed, and not frizzy and sweaty!—
WIRED,
Wired News,
28 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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At my feet, the pale folds of cloth gradually came apart, revealing two half-open eyes, surrounded by curly hair, which, tossed by the turbulence, looked strangely alive.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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Typically, such pieces are made with the suede or leather sheepskin hide on the exterior, and the curly wool shearling on the inside for insulation.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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But publicly, Broncos head coach Sean Payton treated news of Justin Herbert’s Sunday absence with a waved hand and a shrug.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
1 Jan. 2026
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As a helicopter carrying hostages to the Ichilov hospital flew overhead, crowds cheered, applauded and waved flags.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Crimpy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crimpy. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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