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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 The Revenge of the Nerds actress recalled mimicking Stephanie's character, from using the iconic '90s-style ringlet curls that Stephanie wore right down to her sassy catchphrase. Rachel Flynn, People.com, 26 Jan. 2025 But the truth is, the best products for curly hair are designed specifically for our hair type, helping to maintain moisture and bounce for healthy ringlets. Claire Sullivan, WWD, 22 Jan. 2025 There's a bottle of something for everything here — loose 'fros, crisp braids, bouncy ringlets, or cropped coils. Sarah Hoffmann, Allure, 22 Dec. 2024 Corbet wore a black sweatshirt and Prada loafers; his round face was framed by shoulder-length ringlets. Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for ringlet
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curl
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  • Pickens is one of the league’s best go-ball receivers and has feasted on hitches, curls and comebacks.
    Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 13 May 2025
  • The Leave-In Conditioner delivers weightless hydration and frizz control, allowing curls and coils to retain moisture and definition throughout the day.
    Essence, Essence, 13 May 2025

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“Ringlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ringlet. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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