curlicue 1 of 2

variants also curlycue

curlicue

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verb

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of curlicue
Noun
Set in the 1950s Midwest, Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams brought a winning, working-girl bonhomie to the bachelorette lifestyle — and put a mark on TV wardrobes with their signature sweaters bearing curlicue initials. Sara Netzley, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024 The handmade paper curlicues and delicate snowflakes from our 1997 issue add a playful touch to this ultra-cozy living room, where a lush mix of greenery and vibrant red accents create a festive atmosphere. Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Dec. 2024
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 The cutwork curlicues, stars, and trees on the border of this runner definitely deliver the wow factor. Sarah Halverson, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2023 See All Example Sentences for curlicue
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curlicue
Noun
  • The Styling Cream and Strong Hold Gel can be used to shape a bouffant afro, the Curl Gel and Leave-In Conditioner to define coils, and the Curl Mousse for definition and shine.
    Essence, Essence, 30 June 2025
  • Over time, dust, grass and debris build up on the condenser coils, making the unit less efficient.
    Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 27 June 2025
Verb
  • One slot has cushions for rings, another has holes to secure earrings, and the final section is outfitted with snap closures to loop chains.
    Clara McMahon, People.com, 28 June 2025
  • The fact that the star does not appear to be looped into whatever is going on with the film is not promising.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Noun
  • Many are created in order to address a concern (dandruff, breakage, brittleness) or to work most effectively for a specific hair type (4C curls, wavy hair, gray hair).
    Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 30 June 2025
  • These can range from bodyweight exercises like squats to traditional lifts like curls and rows.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 24 June 2025
Verb
  • Feeling increasingly isolated, Wu began to spiral into a deep depression and show signs of obsessive behavior, the filing said.
    Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2025
  • The study also found that over a two-year period beginning in January 2021, businesses saw a 60% increase in interest charges, which contributed to an increase in delinquencies, a sign of how quickly costs can spiral without a clear repayment strategy.
    Juliana Berger, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Noun
  • These rays famously feed in two ways: The first is called cyclone feeding, where hundreds of rays gather in high-density food areas, circling to form a large swirl of predator and prey.
    Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
  • When pancake is ready to flip, squeeze the cinnamon mixture into a swirl shape on top of the pancake batter, pressing the tip of the bag slightly into the batter.
    Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 27 June 2025
Verb
  • The whole coast curved around us like a giant C—a huge bay that held the archipelago.
    James Rebanks June 26, Literary Hub, 26 June 2025
  • Fifteen minutes later, the tracks curve along the dramatic 39-mile coastline, revealing the turquoise sea and rocky limestone cliffs known as the calanques.
    Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 24 June 2025
Noun
  • After a season packed with surprising twists, bloodshed, and danger, The Waterfront wraps with a dramatic and intense finale.
    Allison DeGrushe Published, EW.com, 29 June 2025
  • However, in a very surprising twist, some tomatoes on the Galapagos islands are inching back down the ladder.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 June 2025
Verb
  • The mother duck had been circling in the sky during the rescue efforts which Rodman estimated took about 45 minutes.
    Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 5 July 2025
  • This doesn't happen too often, due to the fact that their orbital altitudes differ slightly, along with the fact that both space stations circle the Earth at different orbital inclinations: 51.63 degrees for the ISS, compared to 41.46 degrees for Tiangong.
    Joe Rao, Space.com, 3 July 2025

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“Curlicue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curlicue. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.

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