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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 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 Check out these curling irons that create ringlets or big bouncy curls; flat irons that straighten for sleek looks; and crimpers that impart mermaid-like waves. Jené Luciani Sena , Caitlyn Martyn May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2025 Astronomers came up with a variety of different ideas for the structure, including a series of solid ringlets or even a liquid. Phil Plait, Scientific American, 17 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for ringlet
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curl
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  • Add English peas, flat-leaf parsley, and curls of lemon zest for extra character.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
  • MacLachlan has the visage of a much younger man, and Davis’s signature shiny brown curls are serving.
    Emma Specter, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025

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“Ringlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ringlet. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.

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