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Recent Examples of curlicue
Sara Netzley, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
The handmade paper curlicues and delicate snowflakes from our 1997 issue add a playful touch to this ultra-cozy living room, where a lush mix of greenery and vibrant red accents create a festive atmosphere.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Dec. 2024
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
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Noun
Set in the 1950s Midwest, Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams brought a winning, working-girl bonhomie to the bachelorette lifestyle — and put a mark on TV wardrobes with their signature sweaters bearing curlicue initials.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
The handmade paper curlicues and delicate snowflakes from our 1997 issue add a playful touch to this ultra-cozy living room, where a lush mix of greenery and vibrant red accents create a festive atmosphere.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Dec. 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curlicue
Noun
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The Inuit victims, many of them teenagers at the time, were either fitted with intrauterine contraceptive devices, known as IUDs or coils, or given a hormonal birth control injection.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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Young Hamnet’s shuffling off this mortal coil once laid the groundwork for a masterpiece.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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However, beneath the surface lies a hidden world of swirling currents, where grains sneak sideways or loop in circles instead of following the obvious flow.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Aug. 2025
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Lie on your back and loop the strap around the middle of your right foot.—
Jenny McCoy,
Outside,
31 Aug. 2025
Noun
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For example, if a model had an afro, Simone used products to accentuate their curls.—
Essence,
Essence,
11 Sep. 2025
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Gray loves Catrice Hyper Lash Mascara, which separates lashes for definition, length, volume, and curl.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Army has released its own report detailing several lapses in how officials leading Card's unit dealt with the reservist's spiraling mental health.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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What began as a series of anonymous messages targeting a teenage girl and her boyfriend spiraled into a months-long investigation, ending in a devastating betrayal no one saw coming.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Beyond rates, the broader macro backdrop is a swirl of contradictions.—
John Walkup,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Shot against the stunning backdrops of New Zealand, the campaign shows how even the smallest moments of a morning ritual — from the hiss of steam to the first swirl of crema — can embody calm and indulgence.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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From there, the soft tube grows forward, automatically curving into the trachea.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Sep. 2025
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The canyon-like layout consists of four spherical structures connected by curving platforms, courtyards, and pedestrian bridges; 3 of the 18 floors are below ground.—
Mae Hamilton,
AFAR Media,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Lovevook Travel Duffel Bag The puffer trend has gotten a travel twist with the Lovevook Duffel Bag.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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And with a unique twist that sets them above the competition.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Less than 12 seconds later, the vehicle was off the runway, but the plane had already started circling the airport.—
Aaron Cooper,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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Mesa smacked his first career MLB home run — a three-run blast 394 feet to right field — to provide the highlight of the night for the Marlins, who watched the Nationals circle the bases for most of the game.—
Steve Gorten,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Curlicue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curlicue. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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