as in curly
having the curving shape of a wave or of many waves
She has wavy blond hair. wavy lines
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Recent Examples of wavy
That, along with the relative rarity of the wavy line motif, could clarify the god’s significance.
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Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 1 May 2025
Ideal for fine to thick curly or wavy hair, this Drybar wave spray enhances natural texture and body while leaving no grit behind.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 May 2025
Someone with fine or wavy hair, for instance, needs a product that}s lighter and strengthening.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 24 Apr. 2025
Curly hair: Has prominent curls from roots to ends and usually is more dry and frizzy than straight or wavy hair.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 22 Apr. 2025
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Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 1 May 2025
Ideal for fine to thick curly or wavy hair, this Drybar wave spray enhances natural texture and body while leaving no grit behind.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 May 2025
Someone with fine or wavy hair, for instance, needs a product that}s lighter and strengthening.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 24 Apr. 2025
Curly hair: Has prominent curls from roots to ends and usually is more dry and frizzy than straight or wavy hair.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 22 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for wavy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wavy
curly
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His large, round eyes and curly hair cut an ever-present, chilling figure in the space, even 11 years after his death.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
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No sick days, bathroom breaks, and no more curly hairs in your buns.—
Joe Salas,
New Atlas,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Wavy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wavy. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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