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
Its modern design includes numerous arched windows and doorways that soften up the architecture, along with a wavy accent wall that leads you from the entrance into the rest of the abode.
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2025
From his trademark wavy hair to the Vans shoes that often adorn his feet, everything about him screams rockstar.
—Otto Rabe, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Sep. 2025
That’s why finding the best wavy hair products to enhance your kinks without weighing them down or leaving them frizzy feels like striking gold.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 23 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
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2025
From his trademark wavy hair to the Vans shoes that often adorn his feet, everything about him screams rockstar.
—Otto Rabe, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Sep. 2025
That’s why finding the best wavy hair products to enhance your kinks without weighing them down or leaving them frizzy feels like striking gold.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 23 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wavy
curly
Adjective
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His curly black locks tumble down onto his shoulders like an avalanche.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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Their onion rings and curly fries are also not to be missed.—
Kristen Tribe,
Southern Living,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Wavy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wavy. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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