furls

noun

plural of furl
as in curls

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  1. curls
  2. coils
  3. twirls
Noun
  • Get the look with lots of different lengths of layers to define curls and add fullness.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The pineapple updo, like Sarah Jessica Parker Although loose hairstyles seemed to reign supreme, style icons like Sarah Jessica Parker proved that even hair full of tousled curls could be worn in an updo without losing its appeal.
    — María Diez, Glamour, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of curls
Noun
  • The construction pairs adjustable foam with pocket coils, which iSense says combines familiar hybrid components with the option for each sleeper to adjust how firm or soft their side feels.
    — Malana VanTyler, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The shade switch signaled that the singer is officially entering a new era, one that’s no longer defined by the fiery red feature or banana coils.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of coils
Noun
  • Makar tested out his skating with some twirls at the end of the first and returned for the second.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 May 2026
  • The unconscious Moon twirls into your 12th House of Whispers, inviting gentle reflection and rest that helps your inner world reorganize.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026
Definition of twirls
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“Furls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furls. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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