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
Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 3 May 2026
Hermès approached the issue with a minimal execution inspired by urban buildings instead of the more-baroque curves often found in this style.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 3 May 2026
The steep, narrow road curves to offer views of the Pacific Ocean and Klamath River estuary.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026
No waiting for turbos to spool, no artificial torque curves; nothing but straightforward grunt.
—New Atlas, 3 May 2026
These Levi’s jeans have a flattering mid-rise waistline that accentuates curves before flaring out into loose, straightline legs.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
The '90s aesthetic was eclipsed by the celebration of a different kind of celebrity − women like Beyoncé, Kim Kardashian and JLo were idealized for their curves.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Any structure one then builds with these points, lines, and curves must also be finite, providing a discrete analogue of classical geometry.
—Quanta Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
Defying rigid architecture, the home’s interior features free-flowing lines and curves that cradle a freestanding soaking tub, sculptural walk-in shower, fireplace, and spacious beds.
—Kristin Braswell, Architectural Digest, 29 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
With a pour of salsa roja, tart and hot (but not overly so), or a more judicious application of the punishingly spicy salsa verde, the bean and cheese transforms into a kinetic flavor field of curves and spikes.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 3 May 2026
Hermès approached the issue with a minimal execution inspired by urban buildings instead of the more-baroque curves often found in this style.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 3 May 2026
The steep, narrow road curves to offer views of the Pacific Ocean and Klamath River estuary.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026
No waiting for turbos to spool, no artificial torque curves; nothing but straightforward grunt.
—New Atlas, 3 May 2026
These Levi’s jeans have a flattering mid-rise waistline that accentuates curves before flaring out into loose, straightline legs.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
The '90s aesthetic was eclipsed by the celebration of a different kind of celebrity − women like Beyoncé, Kim Kardashian and JLo were idealized for their curves.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Any structure one then builds with these points, lines, and curves must also be finite, providing a discrete analogue of classical geometry.
—Quanta Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
Defying rigid architecture, the home’s interior features free-flowing lines and curves that cradle a freestanding soaking tub, sculptural walk-in shower, fireplace, and spacious beds.
—Kristin Braswell, Architectural Digest, 29 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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Most prominently was Hugh Hayden’s permanent new sculpture, a functioning chapel that ingeniously bends at an acute angle.—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
8 May 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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If this were an American show, the gears would already be grinding, camera angles snapping into place, and the story would be halfway to becoming gospel before anyone had time to blink.—
Philip Martin,
Arkansas Online,
7 May 2026
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Stand-in actors take the place of the principal actor as the crew adjusts camera angles and lighting setups.—
Brayden Garcia
May 7,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 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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The demonstration also touched on various issues that Americans have been facing including the rising cost of food and gas due in part to tariffs, the war in Iran and immigration sweeps that experts have said contributed to a shortage of agricultural workers.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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Brewer sweeps Burleson to reach regional semis Fort Worth Brewer jumped out to a 6-run lead and then held off Burleson 7-4 to win Game 2 on Thursday and sweep their Class 5A Division II area-round series that was held at Mansfield High School.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 May 2026
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Canyon Ranch Tucson rounds out the list with a dedicated cold plunge pool inside its larger holistic wellness programming.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
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Finally, the ultraportable Asus ZenScreen rounds out the set at 27% off.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
5 May 2026
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“Curves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curves. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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