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
Curly hair: Has prominent curls from roots to ends and usually is more dry and frizzy than straight or wavy hair.
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Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 22 Apr. 2025
Meyer’s hair is pulled back into a bouncy ponytail and topped with a long black bow, while Stewart’s hair is down and slightly wavy, a bright blonde shade with an inch or so of dark roots.
—Kara McGrath, Allure, 22 Apr. 2025
Kevin Kelly, a hairstylist and founder of Kevin Kelly Salon, says that straight, wavy and curly hair all respond to hair cuts differently, with curly and wavy styles being a little more forgiving if a trim isn't completely even.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
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, 25 Apr. 2025
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Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 22 Apr. 2025
Meyer’s hair is pulled back into a bouncy ponytail and topped with a long black bow, while Stewart’s hair is down and slightly wavy, a bright blonde shade with an inch or so of dark roots.
—Kara McGrath, Allure, 22 Apr. 2025
Kevin Kelly, a hairstylist and founder of Kevin Kelly Salon, says that straight, wavy and curly hair all respond to hair cuts differently, with curly and wavy styles being a little more forgiving if a trim isn't completely even.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
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, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wavy
curly
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In just five years, Pattern has created a unique space in premium hair care, specifically for the curly, coily, and tight-textured community, building its own legacy with exceptional products.—
Billee Howard,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The wig features a consistently shoulder-length cut, and its curly texture adds a charming touch.—
Noel Cymone Walker,
StyleCaster,
2 May 2025
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“Wavy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wavy. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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