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
Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2025
Cost discipline and operational excellence can protect margins, but material, cultural, player/customer-centric shifts drive new growth curves.
—George Bradt, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Even the design is calming, with soft curves, a matte finish, and hidden wheels.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
Long before neuroscience mapped REM cycles and cortisol curves, Judaism recognized sleep as a profound human need—both physical and spiritual.
—Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
The slot canyon is known for the delicate sandstone curves and passages that have been sculpted by erosion and flash floods for millennia.
—Olivia Rose, AZCentral.com, 21 Aug. 2025
No curves, no sliders, no changeups.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 19 Aug. 2025
This panel wraps fully around the waist, tummy and back, delivering smooth, medium-level compression that supports and enhances curves, without compromising comfort or mobility, explained Pascale Gueracague, Spanx chief design officer.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 19 Aug. 2025
The biophilic elements will include skylights, more natural-looking features such as curves, and unobstructed exit views, Scovic said.
—Phil Rockrohr, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
As the road curves around, the Inland Sea comes into view, its small pool feeding into the ocean through a massive slit in the cliff.
—AFAR Media, 28 Aug. 2025
They’re also made from the brand’s signature stretchy denim blend that hugs curves without feeling restrictive.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 20 Aug. 2025
More than 1,200 feet long, the levee curves around the north and west sides of the park and is designed to contain water when Thorn Creek floods over its banks.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
The course curves around the islands of Vestmannaeyjar, located a 35-40-minute ferry ride from Landeyjahöfn.
—Jennifer Malloy, Outside, 1 Aug. 2025
Noun
Its horn curves above its head like a long crescent moon, and below it a minute eye—no bigger than perhaps a millimetre or two—stares dead ahead.
—Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2025
Cost discipline and operational excellence can protect margins, but material, cultural, player/customer-centric shifts drive new growth curves.
—George Bradt, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Even the design is calming, with soft curves, a matte finish, and hidden wheels.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
Long before neuroscience mapped REM cycles and cortisol curves, Judaism recognized sleep as a profound human need—both physical and spiritual.
—Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
The slot canyon is known for the delicate sandstone curves and passages that have been sculpted by erosion and flash floods for millennia.
—Olivia Rose, AZCentral.com, 21 Aug. 2025
No curves, no sliders, no changeups.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 19 Aug. 2025
This panel wraps fully around the waist, tummy and back, delivering smooth, medium-level compression that supports and enhances curves, without compromising comfort or mobility, explained Pascale Gueracague, Spanx chief design officer.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 19 Aug. 2025
The biophilic elements will include skylights, more natural-looking features such as curves, and unobstructed exit views, Scovic said.
—Phil Rockrohr, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
Verb
The mortality curves from Gompertz models associated with the three migratory strategies are presented on panel A–C—the death rates m(x) (gray dots) are also presented.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
As the road curves around, the Inland Sea comes into view, its small pool feeding into the ocean through a massive slit in the cliff.
—AFAR Media, 28 Aug. 2025
They’re also made from the brand’s signature stretchy denim blend that hugs curves without feeling restrictive.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 20 Aug. 2025
More than 1,200 feet long, the levee curves around the north and west sides of the park and is designed to contain water when Thorn Creek floods over its banks.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
The course curves around the islands of Vestmannaeyjar, located a 35-40-minute ferry ride from Landeyjahöfn.
—Jennifer Malloy, Outside, 1 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curves
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Just look at the curvatures displayed by the unique design setting it apart from the rest.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
21 Aug. 2025
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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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Competition rises from the mid-40s in 2019 to 100 in much of 2021 and 2022, then trends down in 2024 and this year to a low of 32 in July.—
Nigel Chiwaya,
NBC news,
28 Aug. 2025
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Yet Antonia isn’t fragile; her forceful imagination bends the others to her will.—
Jillian Steinhauer,
New Yorker,
5 Sep. 2025
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The sides and top of the car were damaged, and the car appeared to have crashed into a building where the road bends.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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At certain angles, the photo’s dark backdrop allows viewers to see the reflection of former President Barack Obama’s portrait that depicts him surrounded by greenery and flowers representing Chicago and Hawaii.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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My inner circle also made sure my body angles were flattering, my cheeks — all of them — were flushed and perky, and my facial expressions were authentic and strong.—
Mark Gray,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As Powerball excitement sweeps the nation for hopeful gamblers, aspiring players in certain states shouldn't get their hopes up, and not because of the long odds to win.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Instead, its breathless, queasy energy sweeps us along.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Start by understanding your audience and what actually hooks them on YouTube.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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To develop it, the research team incorporated mushroom heads or hooks directly into the building components.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Aug. 2025
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Imrie rounds out the core quartet of The Thursday Murder Club as Joyce Meadowcroft, an excitable nurse.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Hydration rounds out the picture.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
25 Aug. 2025
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Confidence in the Fed's autonomy could take a blow if the Fed bows down to a president's demands without a sound basis.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
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The set bows with 63,000 equivalent album units earned.—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Curves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curves. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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