as in curve
something that curves or is curved
curvature of the spine is called scoliosis
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Recent Examples of curvature
Fuller suffered from a curvature of the spine, which made her slouch, and from myopia, which made her squint.
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James Marcus, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
Through the capsule’s large panoramic windows, the crew will see the planet's curvature and the stark contrast between the bright blue atmosphere and the blackness of space.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 30 May 2025
According to this theory, clumps of matter or energy curve the space-time fabric toward themselves, and this curvature induces the force of gravity.
—Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 27 May 2025
While still maintaining their similar shapes and curvatures, the design and styling are second to none in the commuter under $30K category.
—Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2025
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James Marcus, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
Through the capsule’s large panoramic windows, the crew will see the planet's curvature and the stark contrast between the bright blue atmosphere and the blackness of space.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 30 May 2025
According to this theory, clumps of matter or energy curve the space-time fabric toward themselves, and this curvature induces the force of gravity.
—Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 27 May 2025
While still maintaining their similar shapes and curvatures, the design and styling are second to none in the commuter under $30K category.
—Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curvature
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The driver sped away, police said, but crashed at South Belt Line Road and Wheat Hill Drive after failing to negotiate a curve.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 June 2025
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With two on and two outs after a leadoff walk and an Aaron Judge double, Buehler tried to execute a below-the-zone knuckle curve.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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The pair came off the final bend together, with Journalism initially taking the lead.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
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The reservation sits about 65 miles southeast of Billings and is near the former site of Sitting Bull's camp, on Garryowen bend of the Little Bighorn River, according to the city's website.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 June 2025
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Another angle of Iranian missile strikes against Tel Aviv a short time ago.—
Jesus Mesa
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 June 2025
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As the host of Teen Summit, Lewis got the opportunity to interview a wide range of special guests, from NBA legend Kobe Bryant to First Lady Hillary Clinton, hitting new angles of journalism that directly addressed and resonated with young viewers.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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“Curvature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curvature. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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