as in curled
forming or styled into loops the boy's naturally curly locks

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Recent Examples of curly In the photo, Bhabie wore a black tank top and matching shorts, while her hair was styled in a short, curly style. Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 20 Feb. 2025 For curly hair, letting bangs air dry is simple and effective according to François. Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 13 Feb. 2025 For curly hair, use a diffuser to slowly dry strands, using hands to define curls and separate strands as needed. Marie Bladt, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2025 Laval has curly hair, a chipmunk grin, and a voice that gurgles with enthusiasm. Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 23 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for curly

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“Curly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curly. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.

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