curlicues 1 of 2

noun

variants also curlycues
plural of curlicue
as in curls

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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
  • Just a few hours after dropping pics of herself with voluminous, body-licious curls, Khloé Kardashian decided to kick off August with a fresh hair cut—and introduced us all to her alter ego, Bob Kardashian, in the process.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The team identified 47 of these vortex-bearing interfaces in the telescope’s field of view and measured the spacing between adjacent curls.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 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
  • These movements generate electricity as the shaft, featuring a magnet array, moves through static copper coils at a high frequency, according to the company.
    — Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026
  • ComEd said the oil is used to insulate the electrical current in the transformer, which generates heat, and also helps protect the transformer's coils as the unit heats up.
    — Tara Molina, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of coils
Verb
  • The job search can be a draining process, especially when applications go unanswered, AI hysteria circles the internet, and interviews end with little to no feedback.
    — Alyshia Hull, USA Today, 28 July 2026
  • Whenever the calendar comes out, Amanda Mendoza VanCleave circles the dates.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 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
  • Uganda, a country that curves around Lake Victoria, took on a completely different shape.
    — Eleanor Jacobs, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of curves
Noun
  • Bikes for big kids and tweens By this age, kids want bikes that can keep up with them on neighborhood rides, park loops and the occasional trail.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The French container shipping firm had previously trialed Europe-Asia FAL3 loops late last year before rerouting them back around the Cape starting in January.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of loops
Verb
  • Jokic is a back-to-back champ, and even Kendrick Perkins bows down.
    — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The film bows on ITV1 and streaming service ITVX on August 9.
    — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of bows
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“Curlicues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curlicues. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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