as in bends
something that curves or is curved
her full lips form a pair of perfect bows
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as in succumbs
to cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control)
finally bowed to the judge's insistence that she change her outfit
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as in submits
to give up and cease resistance (as to a liking, temptation, or habit)
bowed to the craving for fresh coffee
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as in curves
to turn away from a straight line or course
the river bows gently to the north before it reaches the sea
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as in arches
to cause to turn away from a straight line
you'll have to gently bow the strip of wood in order to fit it in
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Recent Examples of bows
Ari Stark, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Her blonde hair, with a heightened crown and parted softly in the middle, roughly textured, was fastened with two bows.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Broadway grosses came back down to earth last week from their Thanksgiving highs, as a number of shows took their final bows.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
Big bows, bigger vintage curls.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 8 Dec. 2024
Handmade popcorn and cranberry garlands can add whimsical charm, but opt for a faux evergreen garland or any garland with bows, berries, and other flourishes for a fuller look.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
The festive bows weren't the only similarities.
—Shyla Watson, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
This was the official tartan of Queen Elizabeth II, and it's often seen on anything from dinnerware to holiday bows.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2024
In This Article Is there anything more festive than a Christmas tree covered in deep red and green tartan bows?
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2024
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Two small bows can be purchased as a set for $230 and large bows will be sold individually for $290.
—Ari Stark, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Her blonde hair, with a heightened crown and parted softly in the middle, roughly textured, was fastened with two bows.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Broadway grosses came back down to earth last week from their Thanksgiving highs, as a number of shows took their final bows.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
Big bows, bigger vintage curls.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 8 Dec. 2024
Handmade popcorn and cranberry garlands can add whimsical charm, but opt for a faux evergreen garland or any garland with bows, berries, and other flourishes for a fuller look.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
The festive bows weren't the only similarities.
—Shyla Watson, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
This was the official tartan of Queen Elizabeth II, and it's often seen on anything from dinnerware to holiday bows.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2024
In This Article Is there anything more festive than a Christmas tree covered in deep red and green tartan bows?
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Bows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bows. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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