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also curlycue
as in coil
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curlicue
Noun
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The spheres swing, tapping against the metal and coils.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
14 Jan. 2025
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Pavlovich remembers her palms sweating, hot coils in her stomach.—
Lila Shapiro,
Vulture,
13 Jan. 2025
Verb
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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
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But Curry, like any superstar, is looped in on high-level discussions with the front office.—
Danny Emerman,
The Mercury News,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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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
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Pattern Hydration Shampoo brings life back to dry, thirsty curls.—
Erin Parker,
Allure,
22 Jan. 2025
Verb
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In an era where reviews and ratings are readily accessible, ignoring employee voices can quickly spiral into a public relations crisis.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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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
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The vibrant orange swirls of a snail shell belonging to the Carelia genus caught their eye—the group once included the largest terrestrial snails endemic to the state.—
Maddie Bender,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Jan. 2025
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The swirls of clouds in the sky seem a ballet of the brush.—
Daniel Foster,
National Review,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
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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
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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
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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
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Known for his Murano glass creations exploring century-old techniques with a contemporary twist, Parmeggiani developed two candles manufactured with the leftover wax of Venice’s churches and scented with a mix of oud, incense and geranium.—
Sandra Salibian,
WWD,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The topic of an engagement had been circling the couple for more than a year.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
16 Jan. 2025
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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
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“Curlicue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curlicue. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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