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
Laura Dannen Redman, AFAR Media, 14 Apr. 2025
If inflation is the long-term risk to the economy, then bonds (see above), should be lower in price, and via the discounting mechanism (recall everything is discounted by the yield curve), all assets, including equities, should be dragged down.
—Vineer Bhansali, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The main stairs lead up to a duplex designed as a rental, with a loggia over 49th Street and a showy centerpiece: a curving staircase with a chrome handrail designed by Sanders, who also designed tubular chrome furniture.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 20 Mar. 2025
Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Next is curvy or athletic women who shop in the women’s department and struggle with fit or function.
—Virgie Tovar, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Expect lots of crisp navy-blue details and nautical curves on walls and furniture (the interior design hints at the neighborhood’s history as a port for shipping and shipbuilding).
—Laura Dannen Redman, AFAR Media, 14 Apr. 2025
If inflation is the long-term risk to the economy, then bonds (see above), should be lower in price, and via the discounting mechanism (recall everything is discounted by the yield curve), all assets, including equities, should be dragged down.
—Vineer Bhansali, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Verb
The connection to contemporary art also informs the design of the bottle, which was inspired by the curving landforms of Charles Jencks’ Cells of Life at Jupiter Artland.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The main stairs lead up to a duplex designed as a rental, with a loggia over 49th Street and a showy centerpiece: a curving staircase with a chrome handrail designed by Sanders, who also designed tubular chrome furniture.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
The Bentayga Mulliner hits the perfect point between satisfying power—the twin turbo V8 is confident and offers quick acceleration—and performance: Even on curvy roads this large SUV holds its own, sticking to every curve but not tossing passengers around in the cabin.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Next is curvy or athletic women who shop in the women’s department and struggle with fit or function.
—Virgie Tovar, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curve
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In June 1990, NASA announced the discovery of a spherical aberration on Hubble's primary mirror due to a 2-micron mistake in the curvature of the telescope's primary mirror — about 1/50 the width of a human hair.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Firefly released an image Friday showing a glint of sunlight reaching around the curvature of the Earth, some 250,000 miles (402,000 kilometers) away.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
18 Mar. 2025
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There are no washes of synths or arcing guitars, no treacly cues from Snow Patrol or the Frey.—
Jeremy D. Larson,
Pitchfork,
11 Apr. 2025
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These arcing shots aren’t lobs — the intention is not to hit the ball over a player.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Special mention for the movement direction by Lynne Page: McCartney’s contortions and bends at odd angles contribute no small amount to the overall creepy thriller vibe.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2025
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The administration is offering a host of excuses to obscure its real motive: to subdue American universities and bend them to their will.—
Dr. David M. Sack,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 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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Look to design super star, Ilse Crawford, for this shapely oak option.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
2 July 2024
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Putting a camera in the wings, on stage, up close and personal — using a mix of static and tracking shots and difference angles in a way that no one can experience in an auditorium — now that’s worth watching.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
27 Apr. 2025
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The week after WrestleMania is always a treat, with multiple angles being set up for the next year and matches that could have been at the Showcase of the Immortals.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The tracks below Basquiat and his mother are rounded, while his father stands over a single track disrupted by an oval right of center.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Theo Rossi, Devon Bostick, and Claire Forlani round out the key cast.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
15 Apr. 2025
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In the bottom of the first inning on Opening Day 2023, Aaron Judge clobbered a high, arching narrative over the center-field wall, and that was it.—
Grant Brisbee,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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This tough shrub puts on a stunning spring display, with showy rose-like blooms lining gracefully arching branches.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2025
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Isotonic Hydra Gel Eye Masks by Espa: These eye masks instantly hydrate, plump, and brighten the under-eye and contour area, softening dehydration lines and signs of tiredness.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The classic brown color delivers a soft, satin finish, while maracuja oil and hyaluronic acid work together to hydrate, plump, and condition your lips.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Curve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curve. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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