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
Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
The contemporary curve cut (which is typically a touch longer than its prototype) has found fans in tastemakers like Hailey Bieber, Laura Harrier, and Lucy Hale.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
Anthony Wood, Space.com, 10 Mar. 2026
The living area frames views of the curving exterior staircase that once led to the home’s front entry, while the dining area peers onto a garden vista.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2026
Benjamin Lima, Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
San Francisco is home to iconic sights like cable cars, Chinatown, North Beach, curvy Lombard Street, the Painted Ladies houses, the Presidio, Golden Gate Park, and nearby Alcatraz Island, as well as endless dining options for every budget and palate.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Replace sharp corners on landscape beds and borders with gentle curves.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
The contemporary curve cut (which is typically a touch longer than its prototype) has found fans in tastemakers like Hailey Bieber, Laura Harrier, and Lucy Hale.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
Sweep a 6-inch telescope across the line separating night from dark — known as the terminator — slightly above the lunar equator to find the Montes Apennines mountain range curving from the shadowed to the sunlit side of the Earth's satellite.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 10 Mar. 2026
The living area frames views of the curving exterior staircase that once led to the home’s front entry, while the dining area peers onto a garden vista.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
And while the visions of uncannily artificial paradise might recall Rousseau, or the curvy, geometrically rounded bodies suggest the work of Colombian Fernando Botero, Angulo’s young women appear more self-aware and self-assertive than the subjects of either of those artists.
—Benjamin Lima, Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
San Francisco is home to iconic sights like cable cars, Chinatown, North Beach, curvy Lombard Street, the Painted Ladies houses, the Presidio, Golden Gate Park, and nearby Alcatraz Island, as well as endless dining options for every budget and palate.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curve
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That curvature data is encoded as an explicit geometric prior and integrated into the model’s attention mechanism.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Mar. 2026
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Its curvature is translated into an oversized shield silhouette with a forward cut-out construction that feels both technical and architectural.—
Taylor Stoddard,
Robb Report,
25 Feb. 2026
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In the Wild Eyed Rose, the voluptuous tartness of the grenadine gets to arc across the whole palate, supported by the warm light malt of the Irish whiskey and given a malic kiss at the end by the lime juice.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
7 Mar. 2026
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Harry Toffolo played an arcing ball from the left side to the back post, where Liel Abada skipped it back in front of the net for the first-touch finish by Biel.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
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What’s the best way to clean baseboards without bending down?—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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The California Department of Fish and Wildlife advises those who come in contact with mountain lions to stay calm and remain still, never run or approach a lion and avoid crouching down or bending over.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Witch hazel matures into shapely shrubs that bloom annually.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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The shapely 24-year-old advertising saleswoman wore a black swimsuit with a white Playboy bunny across the front.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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Our weeklong tester, a 2026 Escalade IQL Sport wrapped in Black Cherry Tint coat had a slew of standard features such as 22-inch wheels, Super Cruise autonomous driving, 55-inch curved display screen, heads up display, panoramic sunroof and illuminated grille to name a few.—
Marc D Grasso,
Hartford Courant,
14 Mar. 2026
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The curved leg promotes airflow and ease, which is especially welcome on long travel days.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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Six-foot-9 freshman Adian Elamin reduced SDSU’s passing angles and shooting opportunities with his athleticism and length.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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The design allows the sails to rotate a full 360 degrees, while the masts can tilt by as much as 70 degrees to optimize wind angles.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2026
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Round 1 is conducted the first day, followed by rounds 2-3 on the second day and rounds 4-7 on the third day.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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The list is rounded out by solo men Buck Owens, Willie Nelson, Luke Bryan and Morgan Wallen and duos Florida Georgia Line and Dan + Shay.—
Russ Penuell,
Billboard,
10 Mar. 2026
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The permanent exhibit includes a full-scale replica of the Nihonbashi Bridge, an arching wooden structure that once joined the five roads to Edo at the gate to the capital.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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Hawaii's Kīlauea volcano was putting on a spectacular show Tuesday evening, with its latest eruptive episode producing arching bands of red lava higher than some skyscrapers.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Curve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curve. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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