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 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 His hair was slightly more grown out than usual and fell in loose ringlets around his ears and the nape of his neck. Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 16 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for ringlet
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curl
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  • Sporting voluminous curls and a confident stare, Eva’s presence on the cover was a celebration of self-love, resilience, and the undeniable power of Black women in fashion.
    Shelby Stewart, Essence, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Chemo curls refers to the temporary change in hair texture following cancer treatment.
    Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025

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“Ringlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ringlet. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.

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