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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
  • Soft platinum coils are delivered into the aneurysm under X-ray guidance to promote clotting and block blood flow into the weakened vessel.
    Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Innerspring mattresses typically aren’t flexible enough for this bed frame type because of their encased coils.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • From there, the latest forecast track suggests Lorenzo could loop back on itself before dissolving.
    Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
  • It's then forecast to loop back toward the islands off the coasts of Africa and Portugal.
    Doyle Rice, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Truly, the gadget is that girl — capable of smoothing, de-frizzing, and adding effortless bounce to your locks while granting damage-free curls thanks to Shark’s Coanda technology (which automatically wraps strands around the barrel, saving you the time and hassle of DIYing it).
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
  • The device comes with three attachments, which smooth, curl, and volumize.
    Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • And what was meant to be a lighthearted karaoke moment at a team hotel quickly spiraled into a viral controversy, not for the reasons Rea might’ve hoped.
    Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
  • In Ye Olden Times Scotland, Lovat sits at his supper table, still spiraling about how he was mocked and humiliated at the tynchal.
    Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Warm, spiced, and enveloping, this candle infers a pumpkin bread baking in the oven, rich with cinnamon, heady clove, and a swirl of creamy vanilla.
    Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
  • The out-of-character cancellations caused the rumor mill to whip into overdrive, and Parton addressed the swirl directly by sharing a video of herself recorded today on the set of a commercial shoot for the Grand Ole Opry.
    Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Featuring an ergonomic, curved back that will keep you comfortable long after dessert has finished, plus a plush foam seat, this set of four keeps things fresh and elegant.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
  • There was also the Capin — its surprising inspiration was the capybara, seen in its chocolate suede and golden braid motif on a curving open tote, offered in two sizes.
    Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The creator of the famous Honey Deuce shares his must-have gear and signature twist on the recipe.
    Brittany Loggins, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Don’t miss the moment, grabbing these Demarson Odell Hoop Earrings, whose 12-karat gold and rhodium twist around each other in a graceful harmony.
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • In a video obtained by the Associated Press, the ship is first seen in the waters being circled by a lifeboat with emergency responders aboard.
    Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
  • The crowd looked skyward as a military helicopter approached from Gaza, briefly diverting from its route to Ichilov Hospital to circle the square in a symbolic salute.
    Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025

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“Curlicue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curlicue. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.

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