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also curlycue
as in coil
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Recent Examples of curlicue
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Dec. 2024
Pea shoots Pea shoots: the little curlicues that jut off the edge of pea pods have an incredibly short season in late winter (sometimes into spring).
—Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2023
The cutwork curlicues, stars, and trees on the border of this runner definitely deliver the wow factor.
—Sarah Halverson, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2023
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Noun
The handmade paper curlicues and delicate snowflakes from our 1997 issue add a playful touch to this ultra-cozy living room, where a lush mix of greenery and vibrant red accents create a festive atmosphere.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Dec. 2024
Pea shoots Pea shoots: the little curlicues that jut off the edge of pea pods have an incredibly short season in late winter (sometimes into spring).
—Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Verb
Outside, winding paths through gardens and woods lead to site-specific installations, like Eleven Minute Line, a land-art piece by Maya Lin that curlicues through a field of cows.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2023
The cutwork curlicues, stars, and trees on the border of this runner definitely deliver the wow factor.
—Sarah Halverson, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curlicue
Noun
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Yelena is an ex-Soviet mercenary à la Scarlett Johansson’s Black Widow; after that character shuffled off the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s mortal coil, Yelena stepped into the vacant role.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2025
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The Slate’s chassis is a simple design with a Macpherson strut front suspension and a De Dion axle and coil spring rear.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The terror weaves across decades and across the globe, but the threads themselves loop back on themselves over and over again.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
13 May 2025
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Medicare Advantage serves a clear purpose for recipients looking for most of Medicare’s benefits wrapped up in a single private plan, but the insurers looped in as middlemen are hijacking the system.—
Juliette Madrigal,
Boston Herald,
12 May 2025
Noun
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Pickens is one of the league’s best go-ball receivers and has feasted on hitches, curls and comebacks.—
Ted Nguyen,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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The Leave-In Conditioner delivers weightless hydration and frizz control, allowing curls and coils to retain moisture and definition throughout the day.—
Essence,
Essence,
13 May 2025
Verb
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What starts as a calculated attempt to regain control quickly spirals into emotional chaos.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
1 May 2025
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Not a perfect one, but a way to stop spiraling and start resetting.—
Minna Hu,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Don’t skip dessert here: Opt for a swirl of homemade vanilla soft-serve ice cream or a slice of decadent chocolate pie.—
Jennifer Stewart Kornegay,
Southern Living,
10 May 2025
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Harris’ choice of pearl earrings for their first debate last September caused a swirl on social media.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
6 May 2025
Verb
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Jay Hook had a degree in engineering and was the rare pitcher who could explain how a curveball curves.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
5 May 2025
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Her one-shoulder design was perfectly tailored to curve to her body for sleek yet stylish sophistication.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
5 May 2025
Noun
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The latest twist in the ongoing tussle over ProSiebenSat.1 Media‘s future sees Czech investor PPF seeking to double its stake in the German broadcasting giant, challenging an existing takeover bid from MediaForEurope (MFE).—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
12 May 2025
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Erling Haaland’s return falls flat as top-five battle takes a twist Analysing the major talking points from Saturday's Premier League game at St Mary's Could Guardiola break the mould and play all three at Wembley, while maintaining the team’s balance?—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
Verb
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Given the corporate intrigue and multiple regulatory strands circling the case and the merger review, the actual merits of the case often get lost.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2025
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The two had circled each other for the first two games of the series but stopped short of full engagement.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Curlicue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curlicue. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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