as in curve
something that curves or is curved
curvature of the spine is called scoliosis
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Recent Examples of curvature
On one side stands Albert Einstein’s general relativity, describing smooth, large-scale curvature of space-time.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Jan. 2026
This perspective allows viewers to appreciate the curvature of the planet, accentuated by a thin, faint green layer of airglow along the horizon, a reminder of Earth's atmosphere glowing softly against the darkness of space.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 29 Dec. 2025
The Lover’s Knot originally had an extra 19 pearls pointed upright from each diamond curvature, according to Claire Scott, Design and Development Director at Garrard, per Natural Diamonds.
—Elle Meier, InStyle, 29 Dec. 2025
After two years, 43 saw sufficient improvement in the curvature of their spines.
—Kate Snow, NBC news, 4 Dec. 2025
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Jan. 2026
This perspective allows viewers to appreciate the curvature of the planet, accentuated by a thin, faint green layer of airglow along the horizon, a reminder of Earth's atmosphere glowing softly against the darkness of space.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 29 Dec. 2025
The Lover’s Knot originally had an extra 19 pearls pointed upright from each diamond curvature, according to Claire Scott, Design and Development Director at Garrard, per Natural Diamonds.
—Elle Meier, InStyle, 29 Dec. 2025
After two years, 43 saw sufficient improvement in the curvature of their spines.
—Kate Snow, NBC news, 4 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curvature
Noun
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Over the past couple of seasons, Flaherty has ramped up the usage of his knuckle-curve to play off his slider, while Gray has added a cutter and made some subtle changes to his fastballs.—
Eno Sarris,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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The improved stability of the pack’s voltage curve helped support low-voltage operation while reducing the risk of sudden power loss or crash.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The indoor pool and outdoor deck are just around the bend…and equally hard to leave.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Flagg’s superpower has always been his ability to create leverage on his opponent by playing with great bend, combined with his explosiveness.—
Sam Vecenie,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Again, legal observers and ordinary citizens captured his violent death from several angles.—
Nick Woltman,
Twin Cities,
22 Feb. 2026
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With 12 seconds left in the first period, leading 5-0, Hruby had Martinez’s arm twisted in an awkward angle.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Curvature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curvature. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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