curlicue 1 of 2

variants also curlycue

curlicue

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verb

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of curlicue
Noun
Pea shoots Pea shoots: the little curlicues that jut off the edge of pea pods have an incredibly short season in late winter (sometimes into spring). Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024 As narrator and protagonist Kirie explains, suddenly one day there were spirals everywhere in town: clouds blocking out the sun, hurricanes blowing through the streets, whirlpools forming in ponds and rivers, plants growing in curlicues. Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 22 Oct. 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 See All Example Sentences for curlicue
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curlicue
Noun
  • But per White’s norm, each is so clearly delineated and well-cast that the largesse never gets confusing or overwhelming as the stories intertwine and coil and slither around each other like a nest of snakes.
    Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2025
  • The heat pump compressor moves refrigerant through the coils to capture or release heat.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • More problematically, Stones’ stance makes a back for the shot, and sends it looping past Ortega into the far corner.
    Michael Cox, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
  • From then on, Mars will loop back to the east, resuming its normal eastward path among the stars.
    Joe Rao, Space.com, 17 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Instead, opt for a hydrating mist to define your curl pattern while maintaining moisture.
    Siena Gagliano, Allure, 1 Mar. 2025
  • And so, the combination of the shirt ruffle and the curls, there was a lot of frills going on.
    Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 27 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Buffett also brought attention to the country’s spiraling fiscal problems.
    Yun Li, CNBC, 22 Feb. 2025
  • Accounting for these factors can prevent small arguments from spiraling into bigger fights.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • There was a black swirl of smoke as Hertz hit the PCH, reducing visibility to near zero.
    Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2025
  • The intrigue: There's a swirl of rumors regarding who could run for governor of Tennessee in two years since incumbent Gov. Bill Lee is term-limited.
    Nate Rau, Axios, 11 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • In a space known as the Languedoc wine region of southern France, within the huge administrative region of Occitanie, multiple independent wine appellations curve in an arc alongside—and parallel to—the Mediterranean Sea.
    Tom Mullen, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
  • Published on February 11, 2025 By Wendy Bowman Photo : Full Package Media/Compass A curving floating staircase can be found in the double-height living room.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The flavor in question combines classic cranberry with the tropical twist of dragon fruit.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2025
  • But through a twist of fate, things are back on track.
    Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 28 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Bottom line, the bulls still have the upper hand—uptrend intact, earnings solid—but the bears are circling and getting stronger.
    Adam Sarhan, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
  • The marker Christo used to circle the islands on black-and-white images was pink.
    Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2025

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“Curlicue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curlicue. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.

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