curls 1 of 2

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

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curls

2 of 2

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

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Recent Examples of curls
Noun
As a fun finishing touch, hairstylist Adam Lukacs added cloudlike streaks of sky blue to Larsson's blonde curls. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 14 Aug. 2026 As for beauty, the Jennifer’s Body star styled her black hair down in loose curls with a middle part. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 14 Aug. 2026 As with all the award-winning brand’s products, this trio is thoughtfully designed for curls, coils and tight textures. — Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026 Exercises like wall sits, leg raises, and hamstring curls can help improve strength, balance, and stability. — Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan, HEALTH, 13 Aug. 2026 Gramby asks her little girl, who has dark curls and a big smile. — Kristin Wright, NPR, 11 Aug. 2026 Second-Day Hair Is Underrated While many people might use velcro rollers when blow-drying hair for a bouncy blowout look, second-day hair actually holds better when styling for volume and curls. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2026 The team identified 47 of these vortex-bearing interfaces in the telescope’s field of view and measured the spacing between adjacent curls. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2026 The hair dryer is also compatible with all Supersonic™ and Supersonic Nural™ attachments, from a diffuser for curls to a flyaway attachment to smooth frizz without losing volume. — Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curls
  1. ringlets
  2. coils
  3. waves
  4. winds
  5. locks
  6. curves
Noun
  • As families poured into a converted West Side warehouse Saturday afternoon, Jacob Williams watched small ringlets of his hair tumble to the floor.
    — Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Layer thick, curly hair to enhance natural volume and add definition to your ringlets.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 July 2026
Definition of ringlets
Verb
  • Refrigerator Coils The condenser coils responsible for keeping your appliance functioning become covered in dust over time.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 27 July 2026
  • Dry all surfaces completely and replace knobs, drip pans, and coils back on the stove.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 July 2026
Definition of coils
Noun
  • Sierra’s decision created waves as Rubenstein had supported an audit of the pension fund and its expenses.
    — Helen I. Bennett, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The bronze vessel reportedly contained an internal mechanism capable of indicating the direction from which seismic waves had arrived.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of waves
Verb
  • From there, the track winds through downtown, with drivers navigating turns on 9th Street, Constitution Avenue, 7th Street and Independence Avenue before making the final turn back toward the Capitol and the start-finish line.
    — Mike Stunson, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Park officials told Fox News Digital that the incident happened the afternoon of July 11, at Rimrocks along Going-to-the-Sun Road, a popular 50-mile scenic highway that winds through the mountainous park.
    — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of winds
Noun
  • The former beauty queen with her blond Rapunzel locks was onstage wearing a bronze satin blouse and flowing white trousers.
    — Robin Givhan, Vanity Fair, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The school currently has donated helmets and locks available for students who need them.
    — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of locks
Verb
  • Uganda, a country that curves around Lake Victoria, took on a completely different shape.
    — Eleanor Jacobs, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
  • Tumon Bay, the island’s main resort district, curves in a sweep of gorgeous waters backed by limestone cliffs and a skyline of hotels that reflect Guam’s long‑standing popularity with Japanese and Korean travelers.
    — David Dickstein, Oc Register, 17 June 2026
Definition of curves

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