as in curve
something that curves or is curved
curvature of the spine is called scoliosis
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Recent Examples of curvature
The theory, known as cosmic inflation, has been used to explain the universe’s flat geometry and lack of curvature, and as a possible reason for how some of the largest structures in the universe — galaxies and clusters of galaxies, for instance — came to be.
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Denise Chow, NBC News, 26 Feb. 2025
Slim-fit: Made for workout gear, slim-fit jackets offer the same hip and shoulder cuts but have more curvature in the torso area.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
The evolution of that early interest later informed his interest in the physics of flight and the significance of the curvature of a plane’s wings, both of which are key components in the case defending his accomplishments.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacramento Bee, 6 Jan. 2025
Take the Ariana Grande x Swarovski Drop Earrings, for instance — whose curvature almost resembles that of shell spirals.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 28 Jan. 2025
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Denise Chow, NBC News, 26 Feb. 2025
Slim-fit: Made for workout gear, slim-fit jackets offer the same hip and shoulder cuts but have more curvature in the torso area.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
The evolution of that early interest later informed his interest in the physics of flight and the significance of the curvature of a plane’s wings, both of which are key components in the case defending his accomplishments.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacramento Bee, 6 Jan. 2025
Take the Ariana Grande x Swarovski Drop Earrings, for instance — whose curvature almost resembles that of shell spirals.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curvature
Noun
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More and more companies are ahead of the curve on this type of reporting, disclosing non-financial data in their annual reports alongside their revenue and profit figures.—
David Morel,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Acevedo was impressed with Gilliland’s command of the curve.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2025
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West Elm Myla Side Storage Bed $1,999 $1,700 West Elm Specs: The slight bend of the headboard gives this platform bed a touch of midcentury-modern style.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
13 Mar. 2025
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Single-Leg Deadlift Move Type: Strength How to Do It: Stand with feet hip-width apart; keep a soft bend in both knees.—
Alyssa Ages,
Outside Online,
28 Feb. 2025
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Researchers continue to plow through the 77,000 pages of documents that the National Archives and Records Administration began releasing Tuesday night to crowdsource and compare notes, while social media posts by conspiracy theorists pushed unproven angles.—
Josh Meyer,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
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There may have been four or five takes in each angle.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Curvature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curvature. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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