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Recent Examples of curlicue
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
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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curlicue
Noun
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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
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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
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From there, the latest forecast track suggests Lorenzo could loop back on itself before dissolving.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
14 Oct. 2025
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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
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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
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The device comes with three attachments, which smooth, curl, and volumize.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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