as in curly
having the curving shape of a wave or of many waves
She has wavy blond hair. wavy lines
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Recent Examples of wavy
Steinfeld’s hair transformation—and her newfound ability to play with her naturally wavy hair texture—caught the attention of the haircare giant Nexxus.
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Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Gomez completed the look with a peachy nude lip and a wavy bob, as well as a dazzling diamond choker and drop earrings.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 3 Mar. 2025
Old Hollywood was also prevalent in Gomez's glam, which featured a classic nude peach lip (by Rare Beauty) and a wavy flippy bob.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 2 Mar. 2025
Witnessing the night’s event was 26-year-old Emmanuel Carreras Ruedas, a tall, slender man with long, wavy black hair, who sat in the back of the council chambers.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2025
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Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Gomez completed the look with a peachy nude lip and a wavy bob, as well as a dazzling diamond choker and drop earrings.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 3 Mar. 2025
Old Hollywood was also prevalent in Gomez's glam, which featured a classic nude peach lip (by Rare Beauty) and a wavy flippy bob.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 2 Mar. 2025
Witnessing the night’s event was 26-year-old Emmanuel Carreras Ruedas, a tall, slender man with long, wavy black hair, who sat in the back of the council chambers.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2025
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“Wavy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wavy. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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