Definition of ringletnext
as in curl
a length of hair that forms a loop or series of loops a little girl with perfect, golden ringlets

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Recent Examples of ringlet One photograph shows a young girl in a stiff pinafore, her hair twisted into ringlets and head tilted away from the sun. Fiorella Valdesolo, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2025 Princess Kate wore her long locks in cascading curls, and in a rare PDA snap of her and William, captured from the back, gave a full look at the romantic ringlets. Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025 Lerner Dreamer has the ringlets and soft eyes of a young Jesse Eisenberg, but long ropy biceps and the hands of a Gripmaster fan. D. T. Max, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025 Kenwood’s sitter has her hair in ringlets, while Philadelphia’s does not. Gareth Harris, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ringlet
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curl
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  • Instead of his signature wavy dark brunette locks and scruffy hot prof facial hair, Garfield rocked sandy blonde curls and a clean shaven look.
    Meg Walters, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
  • The actress’ blond hair was styled with soft curls and fringe to frame her face.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026

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“Ringlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ringlet. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.

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