curvilinear
adjective
cur·vi·lin·ear
ˌkər-və-ˈli-nē-ər 
1
: consisting of or bounded by curved lines : represented by a curved line
2
: marked by flowing tracery
curvilinear Gothic
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Rivers’ cosmic-inspired works deliver bursts of color with rich layers of intricate details — think flowers, figures, and curvilinear motifs — to draw you into his mesmerizing universe.
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Lilian Raji, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
The rotunda echoes the curvilinear theme present throughout the apartment.
—Katherine Burns Olson, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2024
Those viewing the building from the street can catch a peek of LACMA’s 1988 Japanese Pavilion under the new building’s curvilinear body.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
The new emblem has a vertical, curvilinear shape that resembles a fingerprint and gives the idea of blossoming.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 9 Oct. 2024
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Lilian Raji, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
The rotunda echoes the curvilinear theme present throughout the apartment.
—Katherine Burns Olson, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2024
Those viewing the building from the street can catch a peek of LACMA’s 1988 Japanese Pavilion under the new building’s curvilinear body.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
The new emblem has a vertical, curvilinear shape that resembles a fingerprint and gives the idea of blossoming.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 9 Oct. 2024
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“Curvilinear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/curvilinear. Accessed 16 Dec. 2024.
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