as in curvatures
something that curves or is curved
the bold curve of the racing yacht's hull
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as in trends
to turn away from a straight line or course
after following a straight path most of the way down the mountain, the ski trail abruptly curves to the right
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as in bends
to cause to turn away from a straight line
curved the wood to make a bow
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Recent Examples of curves
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
And at some point those two curves are going to meet.
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Bob Woods,
CNBC,
21 June 2026
This Madewell pair is made from high-quality denim with a subtle stretch to hug your curves and ensure all-day comfort.
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Jordan Julian,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
The soft curves throughout the space, the natural materials, the interplay of light and shadow, and the retractable atrium were all designed to create a feeling of openness and discovery.
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Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Designed to blur the line between indoors and outdoors, the home is organized as a series of pavilions surrounding a massive central atrium with a reflecting pool, sculptural curves, and a distinctive grid-like roof supported by colossal columns.
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Mark David,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
Sox infielder Luisangel Acuña pitched the eighth inning, lobbing 40 mph curves, including one that José Caballero took out for the Yankees’ fourth home run.
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Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
And bulls argue that xAI is early-stage; Grok’s integration into X gives it a distribution edge; and enterprise adoption curves for AI products can inflect sharply.
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Mia Osmonbekov,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
Tronjori High-waist Wide-leg Palazzo Pants The high waist on these highlights my curves while the wide legs offer movement and a subtle vintage feel.
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Becca Blond,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
17 June 2026
Phoebe Philo’s version, a backless white tank with a dramatic ruffle that curves across the waist and up the shoulder blades transforms the silhouette into an avant-garde sculpture.
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Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
15 June 2026
About half a mile from the high school, the road curves to the left.
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Thomas Lake,
AJC.com,
4 June 2026
The dials are all adorned with a railway minute track that curves around every petal to accentuate the flower’s form.
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Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
19 May 2026
At the top right is the head of the dry river bed — where the life-size heron statue is — and the bed curves down to the driveway on the left.
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Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
The canopy also curves to the shape of Pan Pacific Park’s outdoor amphitheater next to the Goldrich.
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Solvej Schou,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
This architectural marvel, constructed from natural dolomite lime, curves elegantly across a deep gorge and leads straight into a tunnel cut into solid rock.
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Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
4 May 2026
Designed by renowned architect Peter Zumthor, the sculptural design is a 900-foot-long, horizontal, glass and concrete structure that curves and stretches along Hancock Park and across Wilshire Boulevard.
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Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
These jeans are a flattering favorite in my closet; their stretchy denim blend stays comfy all day long, while accentuating my curves and smoothing over my tummy.
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Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
And at some point those two curves are going to meet.
—
Bob Woods,
CNBC,
21 June 2026
This Madewell pair is made from high-quality denim with a subtle stretch to hug your curves and ensure all-day comfort.
—
Jordan Julian,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
The soft curves throughout the space, the natural materials, the interplay of light and shadow, and the retractable atrium were all designed to create a feeling of openness and discovery.
—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Designed to blur the line between indoors and outdoors, the home is organized as a series of pavilions surrounding a massive central atrium with a reflecting pool, sculptural curves, and a distinctive grid-like roof supported by colossal columns.
—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
Sox infielder Luisangel Acuña pitched the eighth inning, lobbing 40 mph curves, including one that José Caballero took out for the Yankees’ fourth home run.
—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
And bulls argue that xAI is early-stage; Grok’s integration into X gives it a distribution edge; and enterprise adoption curves for AI products can inflect sharply.
—
Mia Osmonbekov,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
Tronjori High-waist Wide-leg Palazzo Pants The high waist on these highlights my curves while the wide legs offer movement and a subtle vintage feel.
—
Becca Blond,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
Verb
Tumon Bay, the island’s main resort district, curves in a sweep of gorgeous waters backed by limestone cliffs and a skyline of hotels that reflect Guam’s long‑standing popularity with Japanese and Korean travelers.
—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
17 June 2026
Phoebe Philo’s version, a backless white tank with a dramatic ruffle that curves across the waist and up the shoulder blades transforms the silhouette into an avant-garde sculpture.
—
Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
15 June 2026
About half a mile from the high school, the road curves to the left.
—
Thomas Lake,
AJC.com,
4 June 2026
The dials are all adorned with a railway minute track that curves around every petal to accentuate the flower’s form.
—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
19 May 2026
At the top right is the head of the dry river bed — where the life-size heron statue is — and the bed curves down to the driveway on the left.
—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
The canopy also curves to the shape of Pan Pacific Park’s outdoor amphitheater next to the Goldrich.
—
Solvej Schou,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
This architectural marvel, constructed from natural dolomite lime, curves elegantly across a deep gorge and leads straight into a tunnel cut into solid rock.
—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
4 May 2026
Designed by renowned architect Peter Zumthor, the sculptural design is a 900-foot-long, horizontal, glass and concrete structure that curves and stretches along Hancock Park and across Wilshire Boulevard.
—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curves
Noun
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There are hardly any flat architectural surfaces, and NAUSICAÄ is shaped by curvatures and louvred details.
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Its outstanding appeal, grandish curvatures and extraordinary interior design are just the norm for the upscale interior brand.
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Industry trends analysis supports this shift.
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Beyond Tuesday, the forecast trends much warmer and remains unsettled.
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The star crossing in front of the other one brightens and bends the latter object’s light, thereby acting like a giant magnifying glass.
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If a planet is orbiting the closer star, its gravity also slightly bends this light.
Noun
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Made up of sharp angles and straight lines, the quilt and its matching shams have a look that strikes the right balance between classic and contemporary.
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The episode featured the advancement of multiple angles as Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga split away from the MFTs just days after Solo Sikoa spiked his own brother Jimmy Uso in the name of his family.
Verb
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Smith arches over the patient, his body an umbrella to protect the wound.
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The protective netting that arches over so many of the roads in the eastern Donbas region – stopping drones in their tracks – is not your friend here, but a limitation on movement.
Verb
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Armour hooks my arm, and the panic abates.
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Marketing experts say while more and more cash is flowing into the clip-ification of all things, those watching the content can view clips as cheap and disposable moments, not something that hooks someone on a show or internet personality.
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As World Cup fever sweeps Mexico City, one of the tournament’s biggest fan favorites isn’t a player, coach or official mascot.
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As World Cup fever sweeps Mexico City, one of the tournament’s biggest fan favorites isn’t a player, coach or official mascot.
Verb
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Graciano adds aroma and structure and Mazuelo rounds things out with juicy fruit flavors and a hint of spice.
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The lesson is that Cape Verde got within one game of the world’s knockout rounds not despite its scarcity but through it — by building the focused discipline that constraint forces, organizing a diaspora most would write off as loss, and competing to endure rather than to dazzle.
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“Curves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curves. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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