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curvatures

noun

plural of curvature

as in curves

something that curves or is curved curvature of the spine is called scoliosis

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Recent Examples of curvatures These New Balance sneakers have thick, firm outsoles with upward curvatures. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026 There are hardly any flat architectural surfaces, and NAUSICAÄ is shaped by curvatures and louvred details. — Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026 Its outstanding appeal, grandish curvatures and extraordinary interior design are just the norm for the upscale interior brand. — Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 18 Sep. 2025 Posture Changes Spine curvatures can make standing up straight difficult, causing lower right back pain. — Brandi Jones, Health, 6 Sep. 2025 Their team built custom platinum contact lenses, press-molded to precise curvatures, and connected them to electrodes. — Meghie Rodrigues, IEEE Spectrum, 2 Sep. 2025 Its signature lies in fluid curvatures and elegant silhouettes that strike the perfect balance between understated and striking. — Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019

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CEOs like Amazon's Andy Jassy and Cloudflare's Matthew Prince confirm AI's role in flattening hiring curves and increasing efficiency, often leading to fewer traditional roles and a freeze on entry-level positions.

— John Werner, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Favorite fermentation settings, proofing curves, temperature logs and CO2 levels of each session are automatically stored and searchable for future reference with the Doubot app, supporting both Android and iOS devices.

— Shirl Leigh July 16, New Atlas, 17 July 2026

Definition of curves

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The course then winds through a series of bends before leading drivers onto 7th Street.

— Mike Stunson, USA Today, 20 July 2026
Voros kept one camera permanently stationed at the highest point of the surrounding hillside; the early episodes are built on stark, isolating compositions where a single figure is dwarfed by snowcapped peaks and river bends.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2026

Definition of bends

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In the first episode of Season 2, specific camera angles and clothing conceal that Ellie is pregnant with Yancy’s baby, something that doesn’t become apparent until over halfway through.

— Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 23 July 2026
Three live performances were filmed for the live capture, with a few more additional shooting days without a crowd in order to get needed camera angles.

— Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2026

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