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
Sam Reed, Glamour, 17 July 2025
Even Hulu with ads — arguably the streaming option most similar to Peacock, at least in terms of entertainment content — saw a very steep price curve between 2021 and 2024, increasing more than 60 percent, from $5.99 to $9.99 monthly.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 17 July 2025
Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
From the space's elevated perch, the expanse of the resort cascades down the sides of a shallow valley to a private shimmering bay and a curving white sand beach.
—Marcia Desanctis, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2025
Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 9 July 2025
Jil Sander did so with its Western-esque boots, while Dries Van Noten designed a slingback wedge with a curvy heel.
—Kelsey Stewart, Refinery29, 25 June 2025
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Noun
In terms of shoe trends, the 34-year-old is always one step ahead of the curve.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 17 July 2025
Even Hulu with ads — arguably the streaming option most similar to Peacock, at least in terms of entertainment content — saw a very steep price curve between 2021 and 2024, increasing more than 60 percent, from $5.99 to $9.99 monthly.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 17 July 2025
Verb
Enormous live oaks shade many of the curving pathways, and sycamores, replanted during the 1990s renovation of the Capitol Complex, line the formal processional walk to the south of the baroque domed structure.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
From the space's elevated perch, the expanse of the resort cascades down the sides of a shallow valley to a private shimmering bay and a curving white sand beach.
—Marcia Desanctis, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2025
Adjective
With a curvy, hip-padded suit and an off-the-shoulder parka in Valentine red, Demna set fashion on a new course.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 9 July 2025
Jil Sander did so with its Western-esque boots, while Dries Van Noten designed a slingback wedge with a curvy heel.
—Kelsey Stewart, Refinery29, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curve
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Space-time quantities like position, curvature and duration might be useless for describing a singularity.—
Charlie Wood,
Wired News,
20 July 2025
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The corset followed the curvature of her waist and created an hourglass silhouette.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
10 June 2025
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Gabriel Pec played an long arcing ball to the top of the penalty box, where Marco Reus tapped a first-touch pass to a wide-open Paintsil, who calmly flicked a shot inside the back post from the left side of the area.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2025
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Making a thunderous sound, each erupted in bursts of flame and trailed white smoke that arced high into the air.—
Janis Mackey Frayer,
NBC news,
30 May 2025
Verb
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But while the power cosmic itself can be deadly for drama, the fact that a child possesses this power has also proved to be a fertile creative engine in Marvel comics, attracting all manner of villains bent on manipulating Franklin into their own nefarious machinations.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
26 July 2025
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In this brief glimpse into the future, Doom is shown from behind, bending down, as if introducing himself to the toddler.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
25 July 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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Baseball Savant defines the sweet spot for launch angle as one between 8-32 degrees for hitters, and Betts has seen that number drop significantly.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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The piece is lined with emeralds for a wink of color that can only be seen from certain angles.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
18 July 2025
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As more of the world classifies as having subtropical climates, adding pieces such as shorts, track pants, hoodies, double-faced jerseys and rip-stop fabrics rounds out offerings for different climates and activities, including ath-leisure dressing moments and travel.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Venice, Lakewood, Downey and Petaluma round out the eight-team field.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 July 2025
Verb
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Rural skies will also showcase the Milky Way arching across the southern sky.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
21 July 2025
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Miniatures are types that stay less than 3 feet tall, often with arching branches.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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During early October’s harvest, when golden Chasselas grapes are at their plump and juicy peak, explore medieval villages and 10th-century stone walls on foot, like on a 6.8-mile hike from St. Saphorin to Lutry, and visit cellars aboard the Lavaux Express train.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
18 July 2025
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Ripe cherries should be large and plump, while undersized cherries likely need more time to mature.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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“Curve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curve. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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