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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 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, 5 Mar. 2026
Some gardeners cut graceful curves around trees and along edges of walkways and garden bed borders.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 5 Mar. 2026
The road is a mix of tight switchbacks, sudden grades and blind curves that can humble lesser vehicles.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2026
Likewise, the gleaming curves of the Walt Disney Concert Hall cemented his reputation for turning civic institutions into works of art in their own right.
—David Sokol, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2026
Patrolling a ‘hotbed’ of congestion, rage On Sunday afternoons, Ada County Sheriff’s Deputy Jeremy Seibert likes to position his patrol motorcycle along the rocky curves of Idaho 55.
—Rose Evans
updated March 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
The streamlined geometry departs from his usual curves yet retains the same concept of motion.
—Jill Newman, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2026
Since ancient Greece, researchers have tried to isolate special rational points on curves.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 24 Feb. 2026
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
It’s usually fitted in the waist, curves out around the mid-leg, and then cinches in at the ankle.
—India Roby, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
The path begins in Siberia, curves around the North Pole past Greenland and Iceland, then crosses Spain before ending in the Mediterranean sunset.
—Ryan Craggs, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
About 10 minutes outside Page is Horseshoe Bend, where the Colorado curves through the vibrant red rock, making for a magnificent sight.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Maggie Daley Park Chicago The quarter-mile outdoor skating ribbon in Maggie Daley Park—with 27,500 feet of ice surface—is a looping path with slight elevation changes that curves past pine trees, a rock climbing wall, and a gorgeous city view.
—Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Noun
Don’t sleep on the dreamy lobby, perched high above the sea and featuring undulating wooden partitions that resemble the curves of coral reefs.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 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, 5 Mar. 2026
Some gardeners cut graceful curves around trees and along edges of walkways and garden bed borders.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 5 Mar. 2026
The road is a mix of tight switchbacks, sudden grades and blind curves that can humble lesser vehicles.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2026
Likewise, the gleaming curves of the Walt Disney Concert Hall cemented his reputation for turning civic institutions into works of art in their own right.
—David Sokol, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2026
Patrolling a ‘hotbed’ of congestion, rage On Sunday afternoons, Ada County Sheriff’s Deputy Jeremy Seibert likes to position his patrol motorcycle along the rocky curves of Idaho 55.
—Rose Evans
updated March 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
The streamlined geometry departs from his usual curves yet retains the same concept of motion.
—Jill Newman, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2026
Since ancient Greece, researchers have tried to isolate special rational points on curves.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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
It’s usually fitted in the waist, curves out around the mid-leg, and then cinches in at the ankle.
—India Roby, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
The path begins in Siberia, curves around the North Pole past Greenland and Iceland, then crosses Spain before ending in the Mediterranean sunset.
—Ryan Craggs, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
About 10 minutes outside Page is Horseshoe Bend, where the Colorado curves through the vibrant red rock, making for a magnificent sight.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Maggie Daley Park Chicago The quarter-mile outdoor skating ribbon in Maggie Daley Park—with 27,500 feet of ice surface—is a looping path with slight elevation changes that curves past pine trees, a rock climbing wall, and a gorgeous city view.
—Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 4 Jan. 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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Beyond Tuesday, the forecast trends much warmer and remains unsettled.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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When tensions are high or people are gloomy, the Dow tends to drop; when people sing a more positive tune, the Dow trends upward.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
11 Jan. 2026
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They’re also equipped with the brand’s Feel Good Flex outsole, which is ultra-lightweight and bends easily for convenient packing.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Gazes tangle, sound mutes, time bends.—
Addie Citchens,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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There, biological imaging specialist Thomas van de Kamp oversaw the operation, as intense X-ray beams swept through each specimen and high-speed detectors recorded thousands of projection images from multiple angles.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
5 Mar. 2026
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Video from multiple angles showed that Pretti did not try to draw his gun from his waistband before or during the scuffle with federal agents.—
Luke Barr,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Instead, look to modern lattices, scallops, and arches for a timeless feel that’s still up to date.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Jan. 2026
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Note, however, the Vision XL is also essentially one big 10-in-tall block with a completely flat roof, whereas some hardshell RTTs, including the Skycamp, have roof designs with a high point that arches down toward the front and/or back.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Dec. 2025
Verb
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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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The cat who reaches through the kennel bars and hooks a paw around your finger.—
Cathy M. Rosenthal,
San Antonio Express-News,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In the first part of the two-episode finale, audiences are introduced to Bella (Emma Halleen), a perfectly normal high school student who watches as The Beauty craze sweeps through her world.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2026
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At the Veterans of Foreign Wars post, Commander Tommy Nester finds it behind the ceiling panels, brushes it off the uniforms that aren’t behind glass and sweeps it from the baseboards of the main hall.—
Sarah Henry,
AZCentral.com,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Paris Baguette rounds out the experience with coffee and delicate pastries.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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The MagSafe 3 charging port rounds out the connections, offering snag-proof power and fast charging.—
Brian Westover,
PC Magazine,
4 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Curves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curves. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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