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Recent Examples of whorl
Thus Andy Dixon paints Day-Glo takes on Rococo romances, with sculptural nudes draped in loose tunics cavorting around pleasure gardens dotted with classical statuary; these same motifs are distilled into dainty arabesques and diaphanous whorls in the abstract canvases of Michaela Yearwood-Dan.
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Rachel Wetzler, Artforum, 1 Dec. 2024
This technique would be similar to how forensic scientists match fingerprints today, by comparing just a few points of interest rather than the entire whorl.
—Adam Czajka, IEEE Spectrum, 29 Aug. 2019
The best option would be to reach out, with or without permission, to touch the picture’s surface, tracing the whorls and the smeared grooves.
—Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
Round, weighted objects that are attached to a spindle stick, spindle whorls form a similar wheel-and-axle-like device to help the spindle rotate faster and longer, enabling it to efficiently gather up fibers such as wool or flax and spin them into yarn.
—Etgar Lefkovits, Sun Sentinel, 14 Nov. 2024
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Rachel Wetzler, Artforum, 1 Dec. 2024
This technique would be similar to how forensic scientists match fingerprints today, by comparing just a few points of interest rather than the entire whorl.
—Adam Czajka, IEEE Spectrum, 29 Aug. 2019
The best option would be to reach out, with or without permission, to touch the picture’s surface, tracing the whorls and the smeared grooves.
—Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
Round, weighted objects that are attached to a spindle stick, spindle whorls form a similar wheel-and-axle-like device to help the spindle rotate faster and longer, enabling it to efficiently gather up fibers such as wool or flax and spin them into yarn.
—Etgar Lefkovits, Sun Sentinel, 14 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whorl
Noun
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In last week's episode, Valentin started a spiral by directing the beautiful actress to a pool bar filled with seniors.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
17 Mar. 2025
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Sticking to a plan keeps you focused on action instead of getting stuck in the mental spiral of the ick.—
Julia Korn,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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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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
Noun
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Because of the coils, the bed is bouncier than other options and lacks motion isolation.—
Molly Higgins,
WIRED,
17 Mar. 2025
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The single coil bridge pickup buzzed with a sixty-cycle hum.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Watch Servant on Apple TV+ Mythic Quest Mythic Quest is a workplace comedy with a massive twist.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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Update: Republished on March 23 with a warning into a new text attack and a twist on this surging Chinese threat, with additional advice on how to stay safe.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In place of his signature long curls, Baldoni's dark hair is cut into a tapered buzz cut with longer strands on top.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Instead of the usual flipped out ends, Rihanna’s long bob curls inwards with a bouncy blowout.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Whorl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whorl. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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