variants
also curlycue
as in coil
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of curlicue
Shamilee Vellu, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2024
But those were lost in Biden’s curlicue responses and halting verbal shuffle.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 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
See all Example Sentences for curlicue 
Noun
There is a small gym, along with a pool (with curlicue handrails and an invigorating counter-current) that guests can book by the hour for complete privacy.
—Shamilee Vellu, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2024
But those were lost in Biden’s curlicue responses and halting verbal shuffle.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 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
See all Example Sentences for curlicue
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curlicue
Noun
-
The spheres swing, tapping against the metal and coils.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
14 Jan. 2025
-
Pavlovich remembers her palms sweating, hot coils in her stomach.—
Lila Shapiro,
Vulture,
13 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
Schwartz said Madigan wasn’t just involved in the scheme, and he was not just looped in by his co-defendant Michael McClain.—
Ray Long,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2025
-
The clip loops footage from Swift’s Nov. 12, 2021, appearance on The Tonight Show.—
Joedy McCreary,
USA TODAY,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
The actress styled her natural gray hair in voluminous curls and her makeup featured a smokey eye and hint of a pink lip.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
24 Jan. 2025
-
Pattern Hydration Shampoo brings life back to dry, thirsty curls.—
Erin Parker,
Allure,
22 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
The team has improved over their last stretch, but the bar is low after spiraling through much of November and December.—
Shayna Goldman,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
-
The need for housing of the residents affected by the fires is likely to send rent and home prices in Southern California spiraling in the coming days and weeks, as the state's chronic shortage of housing exacerbates the issue.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Brown entered the pre-arrest Diddy rumor mill in October with an Instagram post that threw the death of Porter, in 2018 from lobar pneumonia, into question and effectively threw the tragedy into the swirl of questions circulating about Combs.—
Kevin Dolak,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Jan. 2025
-
The wind is bending thick swirls of flame over Sunset Boulevard and the firefighters are helpless to stop it.—
Matt Gutman,
ABC News,
9 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
Al Suave's curving roofs mimic the waves just steps away, while a flowing pool cuts through the property like the creek that divides the two sides of town.—
Natalie Stoclet,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
-
The site sits on the edge of Coffey Park, an unlikely haven in the middle of industrial Brooklyn with its curving walkways and 126 trees.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Each hour ends with a new cliffhanger, but none are as effective as the premiere twist — and most are more frustrating than tantalizing.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
24 Jan. 2025
-
Styled by Jamie Mizrahi, Madison has opted for powder blue tweeds, Chanel suiting, and dreamier color palettes for red carpet gowns by way of Miu Miu and Prada—always, with a youthful twist like a fun shoe or accessory.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
The topic of an engagement had been circling the couple for more than a year.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
16 Jan. 2025
-
However, with Europe’s elite clubs always after young, ball-playing centre-backs, other sides will soon be circling.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
10 Jan. 2025
Thesaurus Entries Near curlicue
Cite this Entry
“Curlicue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curlicue. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share