Synonyms of curls

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

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

Just a few hours after dropping pics of herself with voluminous, body-licious curls, Khloé Kardashian decided to kick off August with a fresh hair cut—and introduced us all to her alter ego, Bob Kardashian, in the process. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 7 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

For her role, Kaia’s hair is styled to ‘80s perfection, including voluminous curls and face-framing pieces. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026

The 59-year-old actress paired the piece with a black-and-white cover-up from Soma and wore her short hair in loose, tousled curls. — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 5 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

Dominic Sessa, the star of the film, sported his Bourdain-esque curls (absent were the accompanying mutton chops) and swirled a glass of red wine while tucked into one of the massive banquettes. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 July 2026

The Israeli military was about to launch a nighttime strike on a group of men in southern Syria when the soldiers noticed the long curls dangling from the temples of their targets. — Natalie Melzer, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026