as in curvatures
something that curves or is curved
the bold curve of the racing yacht's hull
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as in trends
to turn away from a straight line or course
after following a straight path most of the way down the mountain, the ski trail abruptly curves to the right
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as in bends
to cause to turn away from a straight line
curved the wood to make a bow
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Recent Examples of curves
Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 27 Oct. 2025
Leaders go for the big-name software with bold promises, only to face long implementations, steep learning curves, and features that don’t match how teams actually work.
—Dennis Woodside, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
Founder Dario Messina says the NY24 Deluxe, a compact dayboat with elegant curves, and the NY40 flagship, a more powerful midrange cruiser, share a design language rooted in Italian tradition but rendered with a minimalist hand.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2025
But Pugh’s stroke of genius is putting Eileen not in some sort of mannish suit but in a bombshell dress that highlights her curves like a primal goddess.
—Amy Nicholson, Twin Cities, 23 Oct. 2025
The therapeutic support core adjusts to your body’s curves, virtually eliminating pressure points.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Sarah Sherman Samuel’s collection for Lulu & Georgia is full of shapely curves and warm wood that bring a wave of organic personality to a space.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
The ethereal gown featured a dazzling asymmetrical gold corset that showed off Kardashian's curves.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Cardi appeared to shoot the clip either at home or an office of sorts, and in the visual, she is draped in a polka-dot dress, hugging her curves and pregnant belly.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 20 Oct. 2025
Mark Gray, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
It's got a wicked 27-inch QHD screen that curves perfectly around your eyeballs, which feels like your games are wrapping you up.
—PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2025
In the example below, Ilkay Gundogan curves his run to prevent Alisson from passing back to Virgil van Dijk, while Victor Osimhen’s presence puts goalkeeper Alisson off passing to Ibrahima Konate or Dominik Szoboszlai.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
The mortality curves from Gompertz models associated with the three migratory strategies are presented on panel A–C—the death rates m(x) (gray dots) are also presented.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
As the road curves around, the Inland Sea comes into view, its small pool feeding into the ocean through a massive slit in the cliff.
—AFAR Media, 28 Aug. 2025
They’re also made from the brand’s signature stretchy denim blend that hugs curves without feeling restrictive.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 20 Aug. 2025
More than 1,200 feet long, the levee curves around the north and west sides of the park and is designed to contain water when Thorn Creek floods over its banks.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
The course curves around the islands of Vestmannaeyjar, located a 35-40-minute ferry ride from Landeyjahöfn.
—Jennifer Malloy, Outside, 1 Aug. 2025
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Ashanti posted an image of her posing in a two-piece bikini and braids in Barbados, proudly showing off her postpartum curves.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 27 Oct. 2025
Leaders go for the big-name software with bold promises, only to face long implementations, steep learning curves, and features that don’t match how teams actually work.
—Dennis Woodside, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
Founder Dario Messina says the NY24 Deluxe, a compact dayboat with elegant curves, and the NY40 flagship, a more powerful midrange cruiser, share a design language rooted in Italian tradition but rendered with a minimalist hand.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2025
But Pugh’s stroke of genius is putting Eileen not in some sort of mannish suit but in a bombshell dress that highlights her curves like a primal goddess.
—Amy Nicholson, Twin Cities, 23 Oct. 2025
The therapeutic support core adjusts to your body’s curves, virtually eliminating pressure points.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Sarah Sherman Samuel’s collection for Lulu & Georgia is full of shapely curves and warm wood that bring a wave of organic personality to a space.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
The ethereal gown featured a dazzling asymmetrical gold corset that showed off Kardashian's curves.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Cardi appeared to shoot the clip either at home or an office of sorts, and in the visual, she is draped in a polka-dot dress, hugging her curves and pregnant belly.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
Drawings of the Duffield Cave, as seen in the YouTube video, show that the section has a narrow entrance, then curves upward before flowing left, dropping down again and bending right before angling back up to a larger chamber.
—Mark Gray, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
It's got a wicked 27-inch QHD screen that curves perfectly around your eyeballs, which feels like your games are wrapping you up.
—PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2025
In the example below, Ilkay Gundogan curves his run to prevent Alisson from passing back to Virgil van Dijk, while Victor Osimhen’s presence puts goalkeeper Alisson off passing to Ibrahima Konate or Dominik Szoboszlai.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
The mortality curves from Gompertz models associated with the three migratory strategies are presented on panel A–C—the death rates m(x) (gray dots) are also presented.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
As the road curves around, the Inland Sea comes into view, its small pool feeding into the ocean through a massive slit in the cliff.
—AFAR Media, 28 Aug. 2025
They’re also made from the brand’s signature stretchy denim blend that hugs curves without feeling restrictive.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 20 Aug. 2025
More than 1,200 feet long, the levee curves around the north and west sides of the park and is designed to contain water when Thorn Creek floods over its banks.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
The course curves around the islands of Vestmannaeyjar, located a 35-40-minute ferry ride from Landeyjahöfn.
—Jennifer Malloy, Outside, 1 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curves
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Its outstanding appeal, grandish curvatures and extraordinary interior design are just the norm for the upscale interior brand.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
18 Sep. 2025
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Posture Changes Spine curvatures can make standing up straight difficult, causing lower right back pain.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
6 Sep. 2025
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Competition rises from the mid-40s in 2019 to 100 in much of 2021 and 2022, then trends down in 2024 and this year to a low of 32 in July.—
Nigel Chiwaya,
NBC news,
28 Aug. 2025
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Uchis has built a reputation as a bilingual and genre-fluid artist who bends musical boundaries with ease.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
16 Oct. 2025
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According to Einstein, massive objects shape the space around them, as their gravity bends space-time, curving paths of light rays near by.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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But the true star of Robert Wiene’s silent classic is the German Expressionist set design, whose jarring angles and dramatic shadows enhance its tale of murder and madness.—
Katie Rife,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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His process involves mapping the sun’s path, calculating angles, sketching outlines, and planning how the light will travel across the surface.—
D.W. Pine,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
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These arches pivot together around common springing points to create a 40-degree tilt in just 4 minutes.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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The Methodist church, a white wedding cake built in 1929, was a total loss; the town’s oldest commercial building, a grand colonnaded structure from 1924, looked like the Roman Forum, arches yawning around a central void.—
Dana Goodyear,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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This excitement of the ghost hunt, which hooks paranormal tourists and keeps them returning, is a recurring theme among these travelers.—
Aaron Sagers,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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In contrast to AirPods, these feature a sleek design that hooks over the ear and can be adjusted to ensure an extra secure grip.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
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The dark side is strong here, a current that sweeps around the apprentice, urging him, propelling him.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Oct. 2025
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Maricopa County deputies, after getting 287(g) certified in 2007, carried out 11 immigration sweeps within five months outside a former furniture store in Phoenix that was a popular gathering spot for laborers.—
Rafael Carranza,
ProPublica,
21 Oct. 2025
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Making the press rounds lately, Stone’s wardrobe has featured many elevated shoe looks.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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Her friend Jordan Firstman rounds out the main cast as Charlie, a celebrity stylist, and other compatriots will appear in cameos throughout the season.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Curves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curves. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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