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

In recent weeks, Smith has shared heartwrenching glimpses into the family’s battle, including photos of Whimsy’s curls being shaved and her bald head bedazzled with gems. — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2026

Griffin styled her signature bright red hair in natural curls with wavy bangs, framing her glam-free skin. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 18 July 2026

Biles, 29, wore soft glam makeup and her hair was styled in flowy curls. — Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 16 July 2026

Situated on the southern edge of North Carolina’s southernmost hook, which curls around the Neuse River and stretches towards the Atlantic, Beaufort is a historic fishing village that leans into its storied and salty charms. — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 16 July 2026

Many are formulated to address a concern (dandruff, breakage, brittleness) or to work most effectively for a specific hair type (4C curls, wavy hair, gray hair). — Catharine Malzahn, Allure, 13 July 2026

Brittany Mahomes showed off a head full of romantic wavy curls created by Nashville stylist Brooke Barloe, who posted a photo on her Instagram. — Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026

Steam rises in slow curls from a shaping stand while local kids climb onto high-top chairs and a Coors Light is passed between old friends across the counter. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 July 2026

The new artwork completed the trip back to 2010, showing Swift in a purple Giambattista Valli Haute Couture dress and the curls associated with the original era. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 2 July 2026