as in curvature
something that curves or is curved
the bold curve of the racing yacht's hull
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as in to arc
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 to bend
to cause to turn away from a straight line
curved the wood to make a bow
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as in shapely
having a well-proportioned feminine figure
a curvy brunette with lots of male admirers
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as in curved
marked by a long series of irregular curves
a perilously curvy stretch of a corniche along the Riviera
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Recent Examples of curve
Kelsey Stewart, Refinery29, 25 June 2025
Stay ahead of the curve with our expert insights and find your next favorite product right here.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
Nick Butler, FOXNews.com, 29 June 2025
The whole coast curved around us like a giant C—a huge bay that held the archipelago.
—James Rebanks
june 26, Literary Hub, 26 June 2025
Carlton Reid, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
Expect sweeping 360-degree views after a curvy, scenic drive and a short, paved path to the peak.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 26 May 2025
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Noun
Always ahead of the curve, Miu Miu introduced the vintage vibe in vibrant shades like hot pink, turquoise, and butter yellow.
—Kelsey Stewart, Refinery29, 25 June 2025
Stay ahead of the curve with our expert insights and find your next favorite product right here.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
Verb
As the planet settles in front of the star during its journey, the light begins to curve around the planet, magnifying the light of the star.
—Nick Butler, FOXNews.com, 29 June 2025
The whole coast curved around us like a giant C—a huge bay that held the archipelago.
—James Rebanks
june 26, Literary Hub, 26 June 2025
Adjective
Before Brexit, Little Englanders would fume that meddling EU bureaucrats in Brussels banned curvy cucumbers when, in reality, the body ruling on the vegetable’s straightness—an important benchmark for trade buyers—was actually UNECE in Geneva.
—Carlton Reid, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
Expect sweeping 360-degree views after a curvy, scenic drive and a short, paved path to the peak.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curve
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The way this phase accumulates over a looping path is called the Berry curvature, referencing the curved shape that the arrow is secretly traversing.—
Shalma Wegsman,
Quanta Magazine,
6 June 2025
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When ordinary matter or light rides this curvature, its motion is impacted.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
16 June 2025
Verb
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Chesnais designed a collection of cutlery featuring looping and arcing forms, similar to her jewelry, called Carrousel.—
Angela Tafoya,
Architectural Digest,
17 June 2025
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The Frenchman’s shot was a high, arcing ball that took a big hop on the green, bounced on more time and then rolled true into the heart of the hole.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
13 June 2025
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Washing Charlie in the upstairs bathtub left the house covered in dirt and required his humans to bend over, straining their backs.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 June 2025
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Plant it in full sun and near a natural wind barrier, such as a fence, building, or larger plantings, to keep the plants from bending over.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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Regular Janes posted their amateurish snapshots, showcasing lean yet shapely physiques attained through weight training, minimal to no cardio, and a caloric intake generous enough to make Marie Claire vomit.—
Lauren Michele Jackson,
New Yorker,
10 May 2025
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The 11 Best Headboards of 2024 for Every Bedroom Style In the primary bath, matching the Roman shade fabric to the wallpaper creates a continuous flow that emphasizes the voluminous feeling; the octagonal side table provides shapely interest.—
Kathryn O'Shea-Evans,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Aug. 2024
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The miter angle range reaches up to 52 degrees and the bevel range goes up to 45 degrees.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
8 July 2025
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In July, the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the sun, bringing longer days and higher sun angles that lead to more direct sunlight — all of which produce summer-like heat.—
Tyler Ory,
CNN Money,
5 July 2025
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Instead, the character inspired by her own love story is played by Hacks star Megan Stalter, with a cast of up-and-comers rounding out the ensemble of the Netflix comedy-drama that’s sure to generate plenty of conversation.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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Footage obtained by Reuters showed police scuffling with a group of activists holding rainbow flags in the city center before rounding them up and loading them into police vans.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
29 June 2025
Verb
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Give them a container with room to grow, and the arching stems will eventually reach 18 inches in height.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
29 June 2025
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The national park is characterized by gently rising hills with low-growing vegetation, as well as forested areas where stone bridges arch over small rivers.—
Mike Nolan,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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Remember, most healthy plant roots should be plump and white in color.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 July 2025
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Are your tomato vines covered in plump green fruits that just won't turn red?—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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“Curve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curve. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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