as in curve
something that curves or is curved
curvature of the spine is called scoliosis
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Recent Examples of curvature
The theory, known as cosmic inflation, has been used to explain the universe’s flat geometry and lack of curvature, and as a possible reason for how some of the largest structures in the universe — galaxies and clusters of galaxies, for instance — came to be.
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Denise Chow, NBC News, 26 Feb. 2025
Slim-fit: Made for workout gear, slim-fit jackets offer the same hip and shoulder cuts but have more curvature in the torso area.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
The evolution of that early interest later informed his interest in the physics of flight and the significance of the curvature of a plane’s wings, both of which are key components in the case defending his accomplishments.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacramento Bee, 6 Jan. 2025
Take the Ariana Grande x Swarovski Drop Earrings, for instance — whose curvature almost resembles that of shell spirals.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 28 Jan. 2025
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Denise Chow, NBC News, 26 Feb. 2025
Slim-fit: Made for workout gear, slim-fit jackets offer the same hip and shoulder cuts but have more curvature in the torso area.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
The evolution of that early interest later informed his interest in the physics of flight and the significance of the curvature of a plane’s wings, both of which are key components in the case defending his accomplishments.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacramento Bee, 6 Jan. 2025
Take the Ariana Grande x Swarovski Drop Earrings, for instance — whose curvature almost resembles that of shell spirals.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curvature
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While navigating the left curve, the HR-V driver activated her left turn signal and began to slow down to make a left turn into the driveway when the Accord driver, identified as Leblanc, allegedly struck the HR-V from behind causing the HR-V to strike a tree, the warrant affidavit said.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
1 Mar. 2025
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The Keeling Curve goes precipitously up; the curve of basic national responsibility is curving sharply down now.—
Bill McKibben,
The New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2025
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Here, the passage of time is measured in shifting light, the slow bend of jacaranda branches heavy with violet blooms, the way dry hills blush green after an elusive rain.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Classic largemouth water in a river would be a murky, slow-moving bend with thick cover (think fallen trees, heavy vegetation, and boat docks).—
Derek Horner,
Outdoor Life,
27 Feb. 2025
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Brownlee pointed out that as YouTube has grown, creators have been challenged to find niches and make content that can draw in viewers through a particular angle.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2025
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Two games later, Djokovic left a drop shot within easy reach of the Dutchman, who slipped the ball past him on a sharp angle for a second break of serve.—
Matthew Futterman,
The Athletic,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Curvature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curvature. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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