Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crimpy
Adjective
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Best for straight, fine, or wavy textures, this cut is a masterpiece of proportions.—
Loren Savini,
Allure,
14 Feb. 2026 -
Golden Police Department That suspect has been described as a Hispanic male in his late 20s to early 30s, about 5-foot-9 to 5-foot-11, medium build with dark brown eyes, black or dark brown curly or wavy hair and a groomed beard.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Chemical relaxers—another product commonly used to style Black hair—that permanently straighten curly or kinky hair have previously been linked to higher risk of uterine cancer.—
Aude Konan,
Scientific American,
11 Feb. 2026
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Venus’ clash with Uranus awakens your kinky side!—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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My frizzy hair is begging for some.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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It’s infused with hydrating ingredients, including mirsalehi honey and argan oil, which work together to replenish moisture in dry, frizzy hair.—
Andrea Navarro,
Glamour,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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At her Sicily wedding, bride Luisa Beccaria had her curly hair tied back with two rows of braids that came together with another braid down her back.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
7 Feb. 2026
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Thick hair and curly textures (which tend to be naturally drier) can often tolerate and benefit from using more oil.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Once closed, students gathered in the road and played music, displayed signs and waved flags.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
2 Feb. 2026
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Danai Gurira wraps her braids in intricate, waved shapes along her face for an elegant red carpet look.—
Audrey Noble,
InStyle,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Crimpy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crimpy. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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