curlicues 1 of 2

variants also curlycues
plural of curlicue

curlicues

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of curlicue

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for curlicues
Noun
  • Doing hamstring curls boosts knee strength and lowers stress and injury risk.
    Jakob Roze, Health, 18 June 2026
  • Lightweight natural braids for hot weather For those who want their curls and coils up and out of the way this summer, consider natural mini braids or twists without extensions (also known as boneless braids).
    Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 18 June 2026
Verb
  • Al Pacino, in one of his most iconic roles, stars as Sonny Wortzik, a real-life bundle of raw nerves who attempts a bank robbery that quickly spirals out of control.
    Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 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
Noun
  • Plan to deep-clean your refrigerator every three or four months by removing drawers and shelves and washing them in warm, soapy water and cleaning the coils on the back of the fridge.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
  • At least twice a year, have an HVAC technician check your system, clean the coils, and ensure the system is working efficiently.
    Kat Tretina, Charlotte Observer, 15 June 2026
Verb
  • The book circles political concerns that remain relevant today, including empire, caste prejudice, and the dangers of despotism and corruption.
    The New Yorker, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
  • One of Geneva Lake's main attractions is the public walking path, which circles the entire lake for over 20 miles.
    Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
Noun
  • Assistive-listening devices and hearing loops are available for deaf or hard-of-hearing visitors, and closed captioning and on-screen American Sign Language interpretations for digital media exhibits and films are included in the museum's galleries.
    Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 15 June 2026
  • Among the thermostat-like stabilizing feedback loops in Earth’s climate, the cycling of CO2 through the solid Earth is a major factor over timescales this long.
    Scott K. Johnson, ArsTechnica, 15 June 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • About half a mile from the high school, the road curves to the left.
    Thomas Lake, AJC.com, 4 June 2026
Noun
  • There's no better way to enhance the volume and bounce than what those ringlets can rile up.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
  • What once was a mop of bleach blond ringlets is now a melting pot of caramel and honey brown, thanks to Swift’s longtime hairstylist Jemma Muradian, whose client roster also includes Sara Bareilles.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 10 June 2026
Verb
  • Lillocci contributed to the design of Canali’s fall 2026 lineup but his first full collection in this new role bows for spring 2027, which will be unveiled in Milan on Sunday.
    Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 19 June 2026
  • The series bows on aTwist in mid-August.
    Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 14 June 2026
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“Curlicues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curlicues. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.

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