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Recent Examples of curly
Now it's got a silicone-free option that helps boost shine and define wavy, curly and coily hair types.
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Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
That year, a mummy portrait of a young man with curly hair sold for $936,000, more than triple its high estimate.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 31 Jan. 2026
Hollins, a veteran player with a flowing mane of curly hair and a leather vest, was buying in, psyching his team up before the biggest game of the year — a Super Bowl appearance was on the line.
—Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Washing the hair less often can also help preserve natural oils, which can be especially helpful for people with curly or dry hair.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 29 Jan. 2026
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Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
That year, a mummy portrait of a young man with curly hair sold for $936,000, more than triple its high estimate.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 31 Jan. 2026
Hollins, a veteran player with a flowing mane of curly hair and a leather vest, was buying in, psyching his team up before the biggest game of the year — a Super Bowl appearance was on the line.
—Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Washing the hair less often can also help preserve natural oils, which can be especially helpful for people with curly or dry hair.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curly
Adjective
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The rest of her hair was pulled up in an undone updo, with a handful of delicately curled tendrils falling down her shoulders for extra romantic effect.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
9 Feb. 2026
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Senior Sebastian Valencia scored goals on a header on a cross by junior Mason Sanders and another on a curled solo shot from distance.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Jan. 2026
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
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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
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“Curly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curly. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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