CURLYCUE Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

curlicue 1 of 2

noun

variants also curlycue

Definition of curlicue

as in coil

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verb

as in to loop

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straighten

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Noun

The walls are decked out with perceptive studies of the Mustang landscape by the American painter Robert Powell, a frequent visitor to the region, and by drapes and banners referencing the colorful cloud curlicues of Thangka scrolls. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2026 So is an untitled stack of rugged bricks with a chunk of concrete suspended from a metal curlicue. — Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 21 Feb. 2026

Verb

Outside, winding paths through gardens and woods lead to site-specific installations, like Eleven Minute Line, a land-art piece by Maya Lin that curlicues through a field of cows. — Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2023 See All Example Sentences for curlicue

Recent Examples of Synonyms for curlicue

Noun

The Coupe and Spider come with air suspension, while the Racing variant rides on coil springs.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 July 2026
An animalistic sense of intimidation coils beneath each gesture as Bracken offers a remarkable follow-up to her breakout role as a stern clairvoyant.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 24 July 2026

Definition of coil

Verb

In this way, users could loop one end around the frame, rear wheel, and an adjacent immovable object (such as a sign post), while looping the other end around the front wheel.

— Ben Coxworth July 18, New Atlas, 18 July 2026
Bend your right knee toward your chest, then loop the resistance band around the sole of your foot, holding the ends in each hand.

— Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 7 July 2026

Definition of loop

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

Definition of curl

Verb

Already the spiraling cost of everyday necessities like groceries, prescriptions and gas have forced her to get by on a lot less.

— Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 19 July 2026
But wildfire detection is just one of multiple elements necessary to prevent blazes from spiraling out of control—fire agencies also need enough resources to manage ecosystems through prescribed burns and to put out unwanted fires.

— Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026

Definition of spiral

Noun

More excitingly, the swirl of gas appears to be connected to a vast filament of material falling in toward the central supermassive black hole.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 19 July 2026
Track seven swathes a nervous dub rhythm in cottony pads and opulent harps; track eight takes us out on an uncharacteristically beatless swirl, like a tide pool full of sea anemones.

— Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 18 July 2026

Definition of swirl

Noun

By what strange twist of fate does a young man come to develop a passion for politics?

— Olivier Bouchara, Vanity Fair, 24 July 2026
But in a new plot twist, the mathematicians showed how the four-strand braid complicates the relationship, but in the end, its matrices still remain faithful.

— Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 24 July 2026

Definition of twist

Verb

The Chinese ship circled the Philippine vessel continuously, as its water cannon hit the ship.

— Ivan Watson, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
The already wire-thin line between mother and owner threatens to snap as the saga rages on, and still, Corsini calmly invites you to circle his story’s chaotic cage from every possible angle.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 24 July 2026

Definition of circle

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