as in curled
forming or styled into loops the boy's naturally curly locks

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Recent Examples of curly Tester review: Though not specifically marketed for curly hair, this shampoo has really enhanced the volume and texture of my curls. Malia Griggs, Glamour, 19 Feb. 2025 Her haircare line, Pattern, meets those needs with products that hydrate, define, and detangle curly hair. Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2025 The character made his first live appearance at the 2011 MTV VMAs in a white T-shirt, black jacket and a mess of curly dark hair. Marina Watts, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025 Hairstylist Rio Sreedharan slicked Parker’s curly hair back into a bun. Mikelle Street, WWD, 17 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for curly

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“Curly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curly. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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