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
Bonnie Tsui, AFAR Media, 6 May 2025
As policymakers debate the future of the dollar amid a mounting debt crisis, financial professionals concerned about its long-term value can begin adopting sound money principles today, positioning themselves and their clients ahead of the curve.
—Sanford Mann, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Renny Vandewege, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Incorporate single plants in planting beds with gently curving outlines.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2025
Jordana Comiter, People.com, 1 May 2025
The camera is decently rounded, though not as curvy as the Mini 12.
—PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Copy Facebook Pinterest Photo by An Rong Xu From my airplane window, the Pearl River unfurled from fogged mountains in a glossy, pale-blue ribbon, a magisterial curve of water that defined the landscape with its flow.
—Bonnie Tsui, AFAR Media, 6 May 2025
As policymakers debate the future of the dollar amid a mounting debt crisis, financial professionals concerned about its long-term value can begin adopting sound money principles today, positioning themselves and their clients ahead of the curve.
—Sanford Mann, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Verb
These weather systems initially track westward before curving northeastward, creating unpredictable hazard zones for vessels.
—Renny Vandewege, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Incorporate single plants in planting beds with gently curving outlines.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2025
Adjective
Is anyone replacing Steve Doocy on Fox & Friends?
Although Doocy will no longer be hosting from N.Y.C., nobody is set to take his spot on the curvy couch.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 1 May 2025
The camera is decently rounded, though not as curvy as the Mini 12.
—PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curve
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Last year, Kiké Hernández did the same thing after discovering astigmatism (a condition caused by imperfections in the curvature of the eye that can impact vision) in his own right eye.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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How pet tracker technology works The technology works by identifying unique features of each animal — from eye shape and whisker length to unusual markings and tail curvature.—
Analisa Novak,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2025
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Attorneys representing residents who have filed lawsuits against Southern California Edison allege witnesses saw arcing at the tower moments before the blaze.—
Salvador Hernandez,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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Gulping 40,000 pounds of propellant per second, the booster climbed away from its launch stand and gracefully arced over to the east atop a long jet of flaming exhaust visible for dozens of miles around.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
17 Jan. 2025
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Even small items that seem insignificant can cause a back injury from improperly bending over and picking up.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2025
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And yet, the arc of history is not guaranteed to bend toward justice.—
Jack Hill,
Baltimore Sun,
17 May 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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That means matching the shape of the hairline to the patient’s facial anatomy, following the correct angles and exit points based on texture, and adjusting for skin contrast, forehead slope and bone structure.—
Ascend Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
21 May 2025
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This system provides one of the medical team members off the pitch with a tablet displaying multiple camera angles of each incident.—
Geoff Scott,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Picasso, Richter, Hepworth, and Agnes Martin rounded out the highlights in what felt like a confident—if cautious—play for modernist muscle.—
Daniel Cassady for ARTnews,
Robb Report,
14 May 2025
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The Dallas Mavericks won the lottery and will pick first, followed by San Antonio, Philadelphia, Charlotte and Utah to round out the first five spots.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
13 May 2025
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Some arch their bodies upward, extending feathery tentacles into the water to capture plankton.—
Katarina Zimmer,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 May 2025
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Foliage is held on long arching stems tinged with maroon hues.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Photo: By Stefan Kohli The collection, which includes necklaces, rings, and earrings, takes cues from Parker’s signature ceramics style: oversized plump white studs bear a resemblance to her Puffy Daisy sconce, as does the Puffy Dome cuff bracelet.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
21 May 2025
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Those plump little gems are juicy, sweet, and packed with antioxidants and fiber.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
18 May 2025
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“Curve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curve. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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