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
Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 8 June 2026
The league’s largest and most expensive arena and the site of the Super Bowl, SoFi, just outside Los Angeles, is overwhelming fans with its sweeping curves and epic scale.
—Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
Location The Connaught curves around the corner of Carlos Place just off Berkeley square, in the chi chi enclave of Mayfair Village, cheek by jowl with London’s nicest restaurants and shops.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
The Office Romance actress stole the show at the Netflix film’s New York City premiere on June 2, dazzling in a naked illusion corset gown that covered her curves in dreamy blooms.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 June 2026
Living in South Florida, Brown noticed that few other swimsuit brands made swimwear for women like her with curves.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
Behind the glass sat a sea-foam green Hermes 3000, a pre-1966 model, instantly recognizable by its bulbous body and soft, swelling curves.
—Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
The shell is formed through stamping and laser-cutting, a process that coaxes aluminum sheets into the collection signature rounded curves without sacrificing structural integrity.
—John Wogan, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026
When capability curves accelerate, waiting for certainty becomes its own form of risk.
—Brian Solis, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 19 May 2026
The Page style has a narrow slingback strap, a slim stiletto heel and an open front that curves into a small, petal-like peep-toe rather than a sharp cutout.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
At the top right is the head of the dry river bed — where the life-size heron statue is — and the bed curves down to the driveway on the left.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026
The canopy also curves to the shape of Pan Pacific Park’s outdoor amphitheater next to the Goldrich.
—Solvej Schou, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
This architectural marvel, constructed from natural dolomite lime, curves elegantly across a deep gorge and leads straight into a tunnel cut into solid rock.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2026
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
Noun
The addition is in the same style as the original, defined by curves that echo the surrounding landscape and materials including concrete, cedar, and copper.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 8 June 2026
The league’s largest and most expensive arena and the site of the Super Bowl, SoFi, just outside Los Angeles, is overwhelming fans with its sweeping curves and epic scale.
—Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
Location The Connaught curves around the corner of Carlos Place just off Berkeley square, in the chi chi enclave of Mayfair Village, cheek by jowl with London’s nicest restaurants and shops.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
The Office Romance actress stole the show at the Netflix film’s New York City premiere on June 2, dazzling in a naked illusion corset gown that covered her curves in dreamy blooms.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 June 2026
Living in South Florida, Brown noticed that few other swimsuit brands made swimwear for women like her with curves.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
Behind the glass sat a sea-foam green Hermes 3000, a pre-1966 model, instantly recognizable by its bulbous body and soft, swelling curves.
—Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
The shell is formed through stamping and laser-cutting, a process that coaxes aluminum sheets into the collection signature rounded curves without sacrificing structural integrity.
—John Wogan, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026
When capability curves accelerate, waiting for certainty becomes its own form of risk.
—Brian Solis, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Verb
The dials are all adorned with a railway minute track that curves around every petal to accentuate the flower’s form.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 19 May 2026
The Page style has a narrow slingback strap, a slim stiletto heel and an open front that curves into a small, petal-like peep-toe rather than a sharp cutout.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
At the top right is the head of the dry river bed — where the life-size heron statue is — and the bed curves down to the driveway on the left.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026
The canopy also curves to the shape of Pan Pacific Park’s outdoor amphitheater next to the Goldrich.
—Solvej Schou, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
This architectural marvel, constructed from natural dolomite lime, curves elegantly across a deep gorge and leads straight into a tunnel cut into solid rock.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curves
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There are hardly any flat architectural surfaces, and NAUSICAÄ is shaped by curvatures and louvred details.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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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
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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Their goal is to reproduce a 1919 eclipse experiment that measured how the sun’s gravity bends the light from distant stars and confirmed Albert Einstein’s theory of general relativity, according to the Spanish Scientific and Advisory Committee for the Trio of Eclipses.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
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The responder then bends down to gently stroke the bird before getting another idea.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Tacklers lunge at him from all angles, speeds and directions.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Think of them as a team working together from slightly different angles to save your skin barrier, stop transepidermal water loss, and maintain healthy hydration levels.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Smith arches over the patient, his body an umbrella to protect the wound.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2026
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The protective netting that arches over so many of the roads in the eastern Donbas region – stopping drones in their tracks – is not your friend here, but a limitation on movement.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Armour hooks my arm, and the panic abates.—
Adam Erace,
Fortune,
24 May 2026
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Marketing experts say while more and more cash is flowing into the clip-ification of all things, those watching the content can view clips as cheap and disposable moments, not something that hooks someone on a show or internet personality.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
12 May 2026
Verb
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That is, before an actual tornado sweeps through Pine Valley, right in the middle of a black-tie event and in time to boost summer ratings.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Other cities and towns have passed moratoriums on data centers, as a wave of opposition sweeps the country.—
Blanca Begert,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
Verb
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France’s Massif Central rounds out the European picks with dormant volcanoes, deep river gorges and lush plateaus.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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Beyond those features, the Captain's Crunch rounds out its list of 11 functions with regular pliers, standard and hard wire cutters integrated into the plier assembly, a wire stripper below on the swing arm between handles, and a pin vise function at the tips of the pliers.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 June 2026
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“Curves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curves. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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