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
Over the course of about six weeks, people with naturally wavy hair tried everything from hair masks and curl creams to salt and texturizing sprays in their everyday routines, taking notes on ease of use, styling results, longevity, and any bonuses like great scent.
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Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 23 Sep. 2025
The Body After detectives discovered Rivas’ body, a report from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner described her as a female with wavy black hair wearing a tube top and black leggings, size small, as well as yellow metal-stud earrings and a yellow metal-chain bracelet.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2025
The victim was about 5-foot-1 with wavy black hair and was wearing a tube top, black leggings, a yellow metal bracelet and metal stud earrings, according to the medical examiner.
—Alex Stone, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2025
Additionally, the medical examiner noted that Rivas, who was described as having wavy black hair, was wearing a tube top and a pair of black leggings at the time of her death.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
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Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 23 Sep. 2025
The Body After detectives discovered Rivas’ body, a report from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner described her as a female with wavy black hair wearing a tube top and black leggings, size small, as well as yellow metal-stud earrings and a yellow metal-chain bracelet.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2025
The victim was about 5-foot-1 with wavy black hair and was wearing a tube top, black leggings, a yellow metal bracelet and metal stud earrings, according to the medical examiner.
—Alex Stone, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2025
Additionally, the medical examiner noted that Rivas, who was described as having wavy black hair, was wearing a tube top and a pair of black leggings at the time of her death.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wavy
curly
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Similarly, the most adventurous of women have been noted heading to the salon requesting similar, looser perms for a wavy beach look (or a faux natural curly look).—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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From Taylor Russell channeling Whitney Houston’s curly cut to Tracee Ellis Ross’s pretzeled chignon, the final leg of fashion month has now been marked as the moment for achievable, yet statement coifs.—
Essence,
Essence,
3 Oct. 2025
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