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Recent Examples of curlicue
Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2025
Explosions emit curlicue swirls in addition to CGI smoke.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 29 Jan. 2025
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
And one of my personal favorites, a fiery abstract piece in Iñaki’s private dining room, was fashioned from curlicue cones of vibrant recycled paper.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2025
Explosions emit curlicue swirls in addition to CGI smoke.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 29 Jan. 2025
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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The heating coils are wrapped tightly and distributed evenly throughout the throw, providing consistent warmth without noticeable cold spots.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Never submerge a stovetop's electrical coils in water—the electrical connection will be damaged.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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If not, loop a beach neighborhood and call it joy.—
Eric Barton,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Jan. 2026
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Script is finding new life in after-school clubs where students can learn to loop and swoosh their handwriting.—
Karina Elwood,
Washington Post,
3 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Instead of his signature wavy dark brunette locks and scruffy hot prof facial hair, Garfield rocked sandy blonde curls and a clean shaven look.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
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The actress’ blond hair was styled with soft curls and fringe to frame her face.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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As Giovanna becomes obsessed with Vittoria, her life begins to spiral.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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Things can spiral out of control quickly.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Through a scenic swirl of Chicago snow flurries, Johnson loved watching Kmet, from the fullback position, eliminate cornerback Dru Phillips.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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As conflicting accounts about what happened in Minneapolis swirl, state and federal investigators are now taking a closer look at Wednesday's fatal shooting of a driver by an ICE officer.—
Jennifer Mayerle,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The 25-year-old’s redemption arc continued to curve at Newcastle United on Wednesday night.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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At first glance, the choker reprises the incisions and delicately curving edges meant to evoke Chanel’s distinctive quilting, with a sliding clasp closure to adjust it closely to the neck.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
4 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Cash’s twist in Lost Lambs makes conspiracy a practice honed by young girls, the kinds of people at the center of Pizzagate and rap beefs and the Epstein files.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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Now there’s a new twist—Saks Global has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and luxury executive Geoffroy van Raemdonck will have the job of turning around the luxury retail group.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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SpaceX just launched the first-ever human spaceflight to circle Earth over its poles.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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Cassidy pointed to a December game in Columbus when defenseman Brayden McNabb slid down from the point as Marner circled up to the top.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Curlicue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curlicue. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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