curlicue 1 of 2

noun

variants also curlycue
Definition of curlicuenext
as in coil

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curlicue

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verb

as in to loop

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Recent Examples of curlicue
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
  1. coil
  2. loop
  3. curl
  4. spiral
  5. swirl
  6. curve
  7. twist
  8. circle
Noun
  • Instead of a pomade stick, Tauber recommends using Oribe Gel Sérum on coils, applying a generous amount around the hairline before smoothing it back with a boar bristle brush.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Conventional designs rely on large, non-planar magnetic coils with complex, twisted geometries.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of coil
Verb
  • To solve, loop one end of the string around the peg on the parabola with an x-coordinate of –3 (y = 9) and attach the other end of the string to a peg with an x-coordinate of 4 (y = 16).
    — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Every two hours, CosmoCube will loop around the lunar far side.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of loop
Noun
  • Commerce production assistant Hailey Roy, who has 3C curls, actually skips a hot tool altogether.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Across the broader market, shoppers are gravitating toward products that address hair growth, scalp health, hair density, curl care, repair and strengthening solutions.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of curl
Verb
  • Some critics attacked it as tone-deaf, given the war in Iran and the attendant, spiralling gas prices.
    — Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The defeat officially eliminated the spiraling Sparks (12-24) from playoff contention.
    — Jordan Puente, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of spiral
Noun
  • In one play, there was relief, there was redemption, and there was a swirl of emotion.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Add a pat of butter or squiggle of olive oil and swirl to coat the pan.
    — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of swirl
Verb
  • Several other curved, slender bones were soon found nearby, according to pictures shared with the station.
    — Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Thierry Henry curved away from defenders, Cristiano Ronaldo attacked their blind side and Kylian Mbappe outran them.
    — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of curve
Noun
  • But, in an unexpected twist for the ranger, the faith leader is involved in the robberies though as a victim not a perpetrator.
    — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The journey brought another unexpected twist when the train was transported across the water by ferry.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of twist
Verb
  • Due to a combination of circling real estate developers and personal financial crises, the Pogues’ homes are under threat.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Plus, the brand highlights that the bags allow roots to grow toward the earth rather than circle the plant, which promotes better health than regular plastic planters.
    — Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of circle

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“Curlicue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curlicue. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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