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
Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
Dispatch curves determine which plants run when, whereas reserve scheduling ensures backup capacity is always available.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026
Add curves for a more organic feel by edging the wall with gravel or small rocks and add landscape lighting for the hedges to turn your privacy fence into a feature.
—Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
The museum has deconstructed the traditional, boxy narrative of art history and rendered the story itself a matter of curves and continuities.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Use another pasta with curves or ridges to help trap the sauce.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 21 Apr. 2026
Determined to keep a similar scenario from playing out again, organizations everywhere are rolling out new algorithms to replace RSA and elliptic curves.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 17 Apr. 2026
The 6-inch gel memory foam provides a soft, plush feel and conforms to your body’s natural curves, reducing pressure points on the shoulders and hips.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
This funky interpretation on a standard lounge chair leans into elegant resin wicker curves inspired by palm-leaf baskets.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
Julie Sharp, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
In another panel, a man and child walk away from the town along a railroad track that curves up and to the left, and then disappears.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
Frame the face in the most flattering way with a chin-length bob that curves ever so slightly under.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2026
When motion curves around a central point, its angle is measured in radians; one full rotation is equal to 2π.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Mar. 2026
Representing a departure from the artist’s preferred medium of wood, the monument curves outward from a narrow base, its vertical form and vaguely human contours seeming to emanate light, notwithstanding the material’s heft.
—News Desk, Artforum, 8 Mar. 2026
Groovy Baby The color combinations on this retro stripe, which curves at the will of the nail artist, are endless.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2026
The two-story apartment house, with pink stripes that race around the facade of pink keystone and white stucco, curves around an immaculate courtyard dominated by a date palm and strangler fig tree.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
Picture gems scattered on a neutral base, a stripe that curves just off center, and a veil of shimmer over a milky pastel.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 19 Feb. 2026
Noun
An adjustable tie waistband allows for a comfortable fit while the fabric hugs the curves of your hips and flares at mid-calf for a fun, spring-ready finish.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
Dispatch curves determine which plants run when, whereas reserve scheduling ensures backup capacity is always available.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026
Add curves for a more organic feel by edging the wall with gravel or small rocks and add landscape lighting for the hedges to turn your privacy fence into a feature.
—Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
The museum has deconstructed the traditional, boxy narrative of art history and rendered the story itself a matter of curves and continuities.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Use another pasta with curves or ridges to help trap the sauce.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 21 Apr. 2026
Determined to keep a similar scenario from playing out again, organizations everywhere are rolling out new algorithms to replace RSA and elliptic curves.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 17 Apr. 2026
The 6-inch gel memory foam provides a soft, plush feel and conforms to your body’s natural curves, reducing pressure points on the shoulders and hips.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
This funky interpretation on a standard lounge chair leans into elegant resin wicker curves inspired by palm-leaf baskets.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
In another panel, a man and child walk away from the town along a railroad track that curves up and to the left, and then disappears.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
Frame the face in the most flattering way with a chin-length bob that curves ever so slightly under.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2026
When motion curves around a central point, its angle is measured in radians; one full rotation is equal to 2π.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Mar. 2026
Representing a departure from the artist’s preferred medium of wood, the monument curves outward from a narrow base, its vertical form and vaguely human contours seeming to emanate light, notwithstanding the material’s heft.
—News Desk, Artforum, 8 Mar. 2026
Groovy Baby The color combinations on this retro stripe, which curves at the will of the nail artist, are endless.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2026
The two-story apartment house, with pink stripes that race around the facade of pink keystone and white stucco, curves around an immaculate courtyard dominated by a date palm and strangler fig tree.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
Picture gems scattered on a neutral base, a stripe that curves just off center, and a veil of shimmer over a milky pastel.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curves
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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
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Posture Changes Spine curvatures can make standing up straight difficult, causing lower right back pain.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
6 Sep. 2025
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Industry trends analysis supports this shift.—
Thomas Andersen,
Rolling Stone,
2 Apr. 2026
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Beyond Tuesday, the forecast trends much warmer and remains unsettled.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Low-impact trekking and homestays offer rare access to a region where human presence still bends to nature’s terms.—
Rob Crossan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Apr. 2026
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The historic surge was attributed in part to the comeback activities of BTS following their military hiatus — hard proof that the septet’s cultural gravity bends entire economies.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Apr. 2026
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Mahesh’s discography has evolved as a series of experiments, building out her sound from new angles without quite consolidating her full range.—
Harry Tafoya,
Pitchfork,
24 Apr. 2026
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With that being said, here’s a scenario that’d make sense from multiple angles.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
23 Apr. 2026
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According to Archer Western, HDR’s design engineers failed to properly account for wind loads — including hurricane winds — in an initial, partial design for the signature bridge arches that the contractor used to calculate construction costs and time for its bid.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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The front of the mouse arches down and spreads wide, suggesting the noggin of the snake it's named after.—
Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
14 Mar. 2026
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Set in the late 1980s, the film follows 13-year-old Felice (an exceptional Tiziano Menichelli), a budding tennis star whose overbearing father hooks him up with Raul Getti (Favino), a flameout former pro with a new lithium prescription and a serious ladies-man streak.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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Mark Lanier, a lawyer for the plaintiff, questioned Mosseri on Wednesday about whether Instagram chooses profits over the health and safety of minors and whether Mosseri oversees an app that hooks younger users.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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From the crest—literally, the top of Crest Road—the view sweeps from the Bay Bridge across the full San Francisco skyline and out to the Golden Gate Bridge, then toward Sausalito and Mount Tamalpais.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Expanding removal sweeps for children who were never in danger inflicts unnecessary trauma without justification.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The final day of the 2026 NFL Draft is upon us — and the Miami Dolphins should be quite busy as first-year general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan rounds out his inaugural draft class.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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For flatter, crispier cookies, bake the cookie dough rounds immediately.—
Shafiq Najib,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Curves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curves. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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