Synonyms of curls

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noun

plural of curl

as in ringlets

a length of hair that forms a loop or series of loops

let her hair grow in its natural curls

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ringlets
• waves
• locks
• frizzes
• frizzles
• kinks
• tresses
• crimps
• sets
• perms
• permanents

curls

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verb

present tense third-person singular of curl

as in coils

to follow a circular or spiral course

an inviting path for joggers curls around the reservoir

Synonyms & Similar Words

• coils
• winds
• curves
• swirls
• spirals
• circles
• twists
• twines
• sweeps
• weaves
• entwines
• corkscrews
• loops
• turns
• arches
• whirls
• arcs
• bends
• bows
• wheels
• hooks
• encircles
• swerves
• bulges
• zigzags
• veers
• laces
• crooks
• intertwines
• meanders
• interlaces
• enlaces

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• straightens

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of curls

Noun

Joseph Zada Clad in Gucci menswear, Joseph Zada let his curls shine at the London premiere. — Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026

Why vintage curly bobs are coming back now Nostalgic hairstyles are everywhere right now, and retro curls are the obvious counter-move to the minimalist styling that owned the last few seasons. — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2026

Thick hair often needs hot rollers to set curls through the lengths, with extra clips sometimes required to keep Velcro rollers secure in heavier sections. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2026

The patient was an elderly woman with tight grey curls and a face filled with aging and tiredness. — Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026

On October 24, 2006, Taylor Swift was released—the debut album by a 16-year-old with blonde curls, cowboy boots, and a special talent for turning heartbreak into hits. — Ilaria Perrotta, Vanity Fair, 24 Oct. 2026

Jericho, curls and all, makes his first appearance in the show’s fourth episode. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026

The result is weightless all-day volume that mimics that of hair on the much thicker side, and hairstylist Becca Kraeger swears by it for adding fullness and bounce to natural curls without weighing them down. — Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026

The shade is still the star, but the curls give it a softer, more old-school glamour. — Marci Robin, Allure, 20 Oct. 2026