as in curve
something that curves or is curved
curvature of the spine is called scoliosis
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Recent Examples of curvature
Our favorite innerspring mattress: Saatva Classic (featured in The 11 Best Mattresses for Side Sleepers in 2024)
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Memory foam is a plush material made of polyurethane foam, which conforms to your body and supports the natural curvature of the spine.
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Suzy Forman, SELF, 14 Oct. 2024
Unlike the stiff action cartoons that dominated ’80s TV, the moving realism of the ’90s here is meticulous: Æon’s and Trevor’s teeth vary in size, sharpness, and curvature; each stands out thanks to individualized shading; and their tongues are unmistakably, erotically fleshy.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2024
Throughout this Creed flagship, customers will find subtle nods to the region's ecosystem including interior fixtures and product displays that mimic the natural curvature and profile of bamboo stalks.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
Since 2022, most interference has hit planes above 6,000 feet—suggesting the device that is causing the jamming is located on the ground, and that the more sensitive part of a plane's journey, at lower altitudes, is protected by the curvature of the Earth.
—Morgan Meaker, WIRED, 17 Oct. 2024
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Suzy Forman, SELF, 14 Oct. 2024
Unlike the stiff action cartoons that dominated ’80s TV, the moving realism of the ’90s here is meticulous: Æon’s and Trevor’s teeth vary in size, sharpness, and curvature; each stands out thanks to individualized shading; and their tongues are unmistakably, erotically fleshy.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2024
Throughout this Creed flagship, customers will find subtle nods to the region's ecosystem including interior fixtures and product displays that mimic the natural curvature and profile of bamboo stalks.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
Since 2022, most interference has hit planes above 6,000 feet—suggesting the device that is causing the jamming is located on the ground, and that the more sensitive part of a plane's journey, at lower altitudes, is protected by the curvature of the Earth.
—Morgan Meaker, WIRED, 17 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curvature
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Audemars Piguet often finds themselves ahead of the curve in embracing cultural trends, and the Royal Oak Offshore is a perfect example of that.Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
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Once the garland is in place, tie large bows with cascading tails at each point between the curves.Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Dec. 2024
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For many years, the ensemble leased four historic buildings along a bend in the creek, and subleased one of those structures, now assigned to the Waterloo Conservancy, to a Tex-Mex restaurant.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Sep. 2024
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Side bends Put your right hand up in the air and lean to the left, then switch sides with your left hand up in the air and leaning to the right.Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN, 3 Sep. 2024
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Though investigators were able to find multiple images of the suspect, Kenny previously said police weren't able to identify the man using facial recognition, potentially due to the angle of the photos or other limitations on how the police can use the technology, the Associated Press reported.N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
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Thanks to the direct angle of the images, the only edge element that can be made out is at the base of the unit with what looks to be the cutout for the USB-C charging and connectivity cable.Ewan Spence, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Curvature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curvature. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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