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
Adam Erace, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
Estrada points to designs like Piegatto’s Toko Tables, where solid hardwood volumes are stacked in a way that feels almost gravity-defying—rounded edges, subtle curves, and a more sculptural presence that anchors the room without feeling heavy.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 3 Apr. 2026
Government intervention aims to correct the difference between the curves to increase the consumption of merit goods.
—Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
By day, the road between Presidio and Terlingua, through Big Bend Ranch State Park, curves along the river then climbs and plunges over steep hills.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
The teak frame’s subtle curves and rounded edges give it some Scandi appeal, while the durable performance upholstery is resistant to mildew and fading from the sun.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 1 Apr. 2026
Razer's Synapse software gives you tons of control over every aspect of the device, from sensitivity curves to DPI resolution.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
Standing center stage is a former Whiteley’s original, a grand iron staircase, its curves leading to the members-only Six Senses Place, crowned by a glass dome.
—Travis Levius, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
That carries across to the exterior, where aggressive styling has been eschewed in favor of long, horizontal lines and subtle curves.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2026
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
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
Noun
The tourbillon version encases an appealing tension between the 270-piece complication’s visceral architecture and Roth’s flair for aristocratic typefaces and theatrical curves.
—Adam Erace, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
Estrada points to designs like Piegatto’s Toko Tables, where solid hardwood volumes are stacked in a way that feels almost gravity-defying—rounded edges, subtle curves, and a more sculptural presence that anchors the room without feeling heavy.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 3 Apr. 2026
Government intervention aims to correct the difference between the curves to increase the consumption of merit goods.
—Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
By day, the road between Presidio and Terlingua, through Big Bend Ranch State Park, curves along the river then climbs and plunges over steep hills.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
The teak frame’s subtle curves and rounded edges give it some Scandi appeal, while the durable performance upholstery is resistant to mildew and fading from the sun.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 1 Apr. 2026
Razer's Synapse software gives you tons of control over every aspect of the device, from sensitivity curves to DPI resolution.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
Standing center stage is a former Whiteley’s original, a grand iron staircase, its curves leading to the members-only Six Senses Place, crowned by a glass dome.
—Travis Levius, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
That carries across to the exterior, where aggressive styling has been eschewed in favor of long, horizontal lines and subtle curves.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curves
Noun
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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
Verb
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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
Verb
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The design works by tracking how red, green, and blue light attenuate differently as the sensor bends.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Apr. 2026
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In the footage the woman bends, loops her fingers around the laces, once, twice, grass stains on her knees.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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From certain angles the car almost resembles a futuristic endurance racer rather than a commuter appliance.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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Engineers can adjust wing sweep angles and swap out components to test different configurations over time.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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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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
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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After less-than-stellar starts to their seasons, both the San Diego State and USD baseball teams had three-game conference sweeps at home last week.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Apr. 2026
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The roofline sweeps low and sleek.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Ray Suen rounds out the sound with string arrangements performed on violin and viola.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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Koch rounds out the crew as mission specialist.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Curves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curves. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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