Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curlicues
Noun
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But those with coily hair can also snip a few singular curls and separate them with their fingers to get the same laissez-faire, unbothered look.—
Loren Savini,
Allure,
10 Jan. 2026 -
And my favorite part is creating the chocolate curls on top.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Jan. 2026
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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Move on to wiping down the exterior of your refrigerator and freezer (following the same rules as the oven exterior), and vacuum the coils.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Wright plays the overprotective mother Laura Sanderson in the Amazon Prime series, The Girlfriend, who spirals when her son Daniel (Laurie Davidson) brings home his new mysterious girlfriend Cherry (Olivia Cooke).—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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However, the companion star eventually spirals close enough to the black hole to be spaghettified by its immense gravitational influence.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
19 Dec. 2025
Verb
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For all the talk that circles the retail industry about AI’s promise, the fact is that Americans still fear job loss and replacement because of AI.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Dec. 2025
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The sprawling west-bank complex, with seating areas tucked around the winding gardens and a slim white cat that circles the breakfast tables with palpable hopefulness, was originally created by the indomitable Zeina Aboukheir, an Italian Lebanese designer.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
21 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The wide-leg silhouette keeps the look current, while belt loops help sell the illusion of real denim.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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Unlike many royal tiaras which feature sharp geometric spikes of diamonds or uniform loops, the Spencer Tiara has a more natural design known as the garland style.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Maggie Daley Park Chicago The quarter-mile outdoor skating ribbon in Maggie Daley Park—with 27,500 feet of ice surface—is a looping path with slight elevation changes that curves past pine trees, a rock climbing wall, and a gorgeous city view.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Midwest Living,
4 Jan. 2026
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The trail brushes past the Bell Rock formation, then curves away from the road and crosses some red rock ledges offering impressive vistas.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In the sister-sister pic, Kidman’s strawberry-blonde hair is parted in the center and worn in long ringlets down her back, looking gorgeous against her chartreuse lace dress and delicate pink blush and lipstick.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Odessa A'zion's mane of ringlets is warm and rich, all of the hallmarks of a mocha moment.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
30 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Inside, surrounded by butter lamps and intricate iconography, even my skeptical husband bows before the Buddha.—
Shunali Khullar Shroff,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Nov. 2025
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With her hand over her heart, the pair appear to have a heartfelt moment together, before each of them holds their hands together and bows toward each other in a traditional Thai gesture.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
24 Nov. 2025
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“Curlicues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curlicues. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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