curlicues 1 of 2

noun

variants also curlycues
plural of curlicue
as in curls

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curlicues

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verb

present tense third-person singular of curlicue
as in loops

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curlicues
  1. curls
  2. spirals
  3. coils
  4. circles
  5. swirls
  6. curves
  7. loops
  8. bows
Noun
  • In recent weeks, Smith has shared heartwrenching glimpses into the family’s battle, including photos of Whimsy’s curls being shaved and her bald head bedazzled with gems.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2026
  • Griffin styled her signature bright red hair in natural curls with wavy bangs, framing her glam-free skin.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 18 July 2026
Definition of curls
Verb
  • Together, the pair launch an underground fight club that quickly spirals out of control.
    — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 26 June 2026
  • The mothership series ended tragically for the show’s central character, Damson Idris’ Franklin Saint, who spirals into alcoholism after Teddy McDonald, played by Carter Hudson, is killed by Franklin’s mother (Cissy Saint).
    — Denise Petski, Deadline, 2 June 2026
Definition of spirals
Noun
  • According to the press statement, the project is anchored by over 400,000 structural steel piles manufactured by PACO Steel, using 142,000 tons of steel coils from US Steel’s nearby Big River facility.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026
  • When selecting an innerspring mattress, look for pocketed coils, which move independently to improve motion isolation.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026
Definition of coils
Verb
  • But the finale sets up a world-changing cliffhanger that circles the plot back to Louis and Armand vying for Lestat’s music box and blood in the premiere.
    — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Tour du Mont Blanc circles the highest mountain in the Alps, spanning France, Switzerland and Italy.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
Definition of circles
Noun
  • Such a beautiful sculpture, mimicking the swirls found in nature (the cosmos, shells, Fibonacci-following topiary) felt a far cry from the swirl of emotions prompted by my favorite TV shows.
    — Lara Johnson-Wheeler, Vogue, 3 July 2026
Definition of swirls
Verb
  • Tumon Bay, the island’s main resort district, curves in a sweep of gorgeous waters backed by limestone cliffs and a skyline of hotels that reflect Guam’s long‑standing popularity with Japanese and Korean travelers.
    — David Dickstein, Oc Register, 17 June 2026
  • Phoebe Philo’s version, a backless white tank with a dramatic ruffle that curves across the waist and up the shoulder blades transforms the silhouette into an avant-garde sculpture.
    — Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 15 June 2026
Definition of curves
Noun
  • For around 20 minutes, the pilot weaved his cheeky confession in clear loops above the Dee estuary, leaving an unmistakable signature in the sky.
    — Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
  • The project could involve installing the adaptive system software, rewiring the advanced loops, possible upgrades or installation of detection cameras and reprogramming of traffic controllers to collect traffic data, Beach said.
    — Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 July 2026
Definition of loops
Verb
  • The comic is an outgrowth of Shaboozey’s upcoming album The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales, which bows July 31.
    — Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026
  • In another image, Kate bows her head and pulls Princess Charlotte tightly into her for a hug.
    — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Definition of bows
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