as in curled
forming or styled into loops the boy's naturally curly locks

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Recent Examples of curly In just five years, Pattern has created a unique space in premium hair care, specifically for the curly, coily, and tight-textured community, building its own legacy with exceptional products. Billee Howard, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025 The wig features a consistently shoulder-length cut, and its curly texture adds a charming touch. Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 2 May 2025 The chain offering burgers, chicken sandwiches and curly fries is the latest to shrink its footprint amid inflationary pressures and high labor costs. Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025 Those with curlier, thicker, or tighter textures may want to consider a blow-dry or silk press to maintain the shape. Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 1 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for curly
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wavy
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  • Mara Roszak is shedding some light on how Steinfeld went from her signature long tresses to the wavy, period-accurate bob.
    Bailey Richards, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Image At one of their protests, a wavy, 20-foot balloon man who vaguely resembled Mr. Musk saluted into the air.
    Michael D. Shear, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025

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“Curly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curly. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

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