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

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Recent Examples of curly For curly hair, the best thing to do is to dry at medium power with a diffuser. Mónica Heras, Vogue, 23 May 2025 Father Roman, a distinguished figure with curly black hair and floor-sweeping black cassock, let us in. Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025 His large, round eyes and curly hair cut an ever-present, chilling figure in the space, even 11 years after his death. Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025 No sick days, bathroom breaks, and no more curly hairs in your buns. Joe Salas, New Atlas, 30 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for curly
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wavy
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  • Executive fashion director Lisa Aiken is never without her stack of wavy silver and gold Astrid cuffs from the brand, while senior market editor Madeline Fass often adds an artful touch to her minimalist-with-twist uniform with the brand’s large Wishbone pendant.
    Vogue, Vogue, 2 June 2025
  • Square limestone columns with a wavy, striated design stand between the formal living and dining areas.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 1 June 2025

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“Curly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curly. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.

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