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

The 31-year-old actress straightened out her signature curls to create a layered blowout look with a side part. — Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026

Brushed under and around her face, her cut features voluminous roots and loose curls that gave it a soft yet glamorous finish. — Casey Clark, InStyle, 4 Nov. 2026

And as for Escola, the Tony-winning actor and writer's film-star curls landed right between Palmer's and Anderson's, style-wise, with a pageboy shape and that dramatic swoop teased and sculpted into an exaggerated shape for a cheeky finish. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 3 Nov. 2026

The Baywatch alum kept her beauty look fresh-faced, sweeping her platinum blonde locks back and away from her face while adding plenty of glamour with voluminous, classy curls. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2026

Dumbbells are especially effective for traditional strength-training exercises, such as biceps curls, chest presses, rows, lunges, and squats. — Jakob Roze, HEALTH, 2 Nov. 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