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 Each ringlet of pasta is wrapped around a thin rod, just like the earliest pasta makers did, dating back to the year 1,000, according to Barsotti’s research. Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026 Chopped with face-framing curtain bangs and curled into small (almost Shirley Temple-sized) ringlets, the singer’s hair is clearly a reference to her look from the song’s energetic music video. Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2026 Chanelling Miss Sara Bellum from the Powerpuff Girls, her secretarial deep burgundy ringlets were cut into pouty bangs that almost totally concealed her eyes. Essence, 21 Jan. 2026 In the sister-sister pic, Kidman’s strawberry-blonde hair is parted in the center and worn in long ringlets down her back, looking gorgeous against her chartreuse lace dress and delicate pink blush and lipstick. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 9 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ringlet
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curl
Noun
  • While most issues can be resolved, if the curl is caused by a virus, the plant may not recover.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
  • The tight braids trailed over the left of her head before forming a double loop and running back toward the forest of curls behind her.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 28 May 2026

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“Ringlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ringlet. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.

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