curls 1 of 2

noun

plural of curl
as in ringlets
a length of hair that forms a loop or series of loops let her hair grow in its natural curls

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curls

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verb

present tense third-person singular of curl
as in coils
to follow a circular or spiral course an inviting path for joggers curls around the reservoir

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Recent Examples of curls
Noun
On October 24, 2006, Taylor Swift was released—the debut album by a 16-year-old with blonde curls, cowboy boots, and a special talent for turning heartbreak into hits. — Ilaria Perrotta, Vanity Fair, 24 Oct. 2026 Her hair was styled by John Novotny with a side part and long, cascading soft curls. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026 Jericho, curls and all, makes his first appearance in the show’s fourth episode. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026 The result is weightless all-day volume that mimics that of hair on the much thicker side, and hairstylist Becca Kraeger swears by it for adding fullness and bounce to natural curls without weighing them down. — Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026 The shade is still the star, but the curls give it a softer, more old-school glamour. — Marci Robin, Allure, 20 Oct. 2026 For hair, expect that to play out through soft curls and untamed waves. — Lindy Segal, Glamour, 19 Oct. 2026 In the video, Porizkova can be seen doing exercises such as hammer curls, cable pulls, deadlifts, pull-ups, lunges and others. — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026 For chocolate curls, use a vegetable peeler to shave chocolate from a chocolate bar. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curls
  1. ringlets
  2. coils
  3. waves
  4. winds
  5. locks
  6. curves
Noun
  • As exhibited at Bora Aksu, hair was unapologetically romantic, with feathery ponytails, glossy ringlets, and bows in abundance.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Her hair was equally refined and regal, featuring rolling ringlets and the same rhinestone embellishments that bridged her nose and cheeks.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of ringlets
Verb
  • Refrigerator Coils The condenser coils responsible for keeping your appliance functioning become covered in dust over time.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 27 July 2026
  • Dry all surfaces completely and replace knobs, drip pans, and coils back on the stove.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 July 2026
Definition of coils
Noun
  • The Ukrainian capital endured a noisy night as 21 ballistic missiles came in three waves, Zelenskyy said, smashing apartment buildings, energy facilities, a railway station and the Kyiv subway system, shopping malls and businesses.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026
  • There was a very rigorous, full-on casting situation, and there were waves of auditions.
    — Alex Ritman, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of waves
Verb
  • But the sudden evolution of the improbably shaped and hyperabundant broiler chicken will be unmissable because the osseous debris of our fowl hunger—drumsticks and wing bones and oversized sternums—winds its way into landfills.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Chiricahua was originally established as a national monument in 1924, and today boasts more than 17 miles of hiking trails for exploring on foot, as well as the Bonita Canyon Scenic Drive, a picturesque road that winds through rock formations.
    — Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of winds
Noun
  • By then, Conan Doyle was receiving dozens of inquiries addressed to Sherlock Holmes each month—requests for autographs, advice, even locks of hair.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The political environment appears increasingly favorable for Democrats and grim for Republicans, meaning districts once considered locks for the GOP are suddenly in play.
    — Jamie Ross, Washington Post, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of locks
Verb
  • Animators studied ostriches before feeding their digital movement curves into a six-axis mechanical rig carrying the performers.
    — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Ukiah to Boonville Head southwest on Highway 253, a two-lane road that curves through a dense forest.
    — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of curves

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“Curls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curls. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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