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also curlycue
as in coil
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Recent Examples of curlicue
Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
As narrator and protagonist Kirie explains, suddenly one day there were spirals everywhere in town: clouds blocking out the sun, hurricanes blowing through the streets, whirlpools forming in ponds and rivers, plants growing in curlicues.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2024
Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2023
The cutwork curlicues, stars, and trees on the border of this runner definitely deliver the wow factor.
—Sarah Halverson, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2023
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Noun
Pea shoots Pea shoots: the little curlicues that jut off the edge of pea pods have an incredibly short season in late winter (sometimes into spring).
—Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
As narrator and protagonist Kirie explains, suddenly one day there were spirals everywhere in town: clouds blocking out the sun, hurricanes blowing through the streets, whirlpools forming in ponds and rivers, plants growing in curlicues.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2024
Verb
Outside, winding paths through gardens and woods lead to site-specific installations, like Eleven Minute Line, a land-art piece by Maya Lin that curlicues through a field of cows.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2023
The cutwork curlicues, stars, and trees on the border of this runner definitely deliver the wow factor.
—Sarah Halverson, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curlicue
Noun
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Voice coils are 38mm for the Q SUB80/100 models and 50mm for the flagship Q SUB120.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Over the years, the brand has earned the love of A-listers like Jada Pinkett Smith, Mary J. Blige, and Erykah Badu, who have praised its products for keeping their curls and coils looking flawless.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Crescent Bend Nature Park This 190-acre park in nearby Schertz has a single 1.6-mile circular gravel trail that can be looped for a longer trek or bike ride.—
Jill Robbins,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2025
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The prospect runs a straight line from the first cone to the second and then loops around the second and third cones.—
RJ Kraft,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Instead, opt for a hydrating mist to define your curl pattern while maintaining moisture.—
Siena Gagliano,
Allure,
1 Mar. 2025
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And so, the combination of the shirt ruffle and the curls, there was a lot of frills going on.—
Vlada Gelman,
TVLine,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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So much of Washington has been spiraling since Trump returned to town.—
Philip Elliott,
TIME,
5 Mar. 2025
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Nonetheless, the presence of automatic weapons – and Mexico’s homicide rate – has spiraled since 2005, following the expiration of the U.S. ban on assault weapons, experts say.—
Whitney Eulich,
The Christian Science Monitor,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Complex and distinct swirl of aromas of chalk, cola, maple syrup, dark chocolate, gorse, bacon and red plums.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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With verve and drama, Durham draws us into the swirl of Soviet dancers, defectors, filmmakers, and politicians.—
April Austin,
The Christian Science Monitor,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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In a space known as the Languedoc wine region of southern France, within the huge administrative region of Occitanie, multiple independent wine appellations curve in an arc alongside—and parallel to—the Mediterranean Sea.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Published on February 11, 2025 By Wendy Bowman Photo : Full Package Media/Compass A curving floating staircase can be found in the double-height living room.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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But through a twist of fate, things are back on track.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Feb. 2025
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The flavor in question combines classic cranberry with the tropical twist of dragon fruit.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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As the rivals are circling, the challenge for Red Bull is to reestablish its domination before a major change in regulations next year.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Now that the lander is circling the moon, cameras aboard Athena are capturing stunning images of the surface below.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Curlicue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curlicue. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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