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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
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).
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Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
The device comes with three attachments, which smooth, curl, and volumize.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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