as in curve
something that curves or is curved
curvature of the spine is called scoliosis
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Recent Examples of curvature
As first predicted by Albert Einstein, gravitational lensing occurs when a massive celestial body causes a sufficient curvature of spacetime for the path of light around it to be visibly bent, as if by a lens.
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Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
An eyelash lift is a treatment that lengthens and lifts the curvature of the lashes.
—Lorena Meouchi, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
The most expensive part of Phase 2 is a new videoboard, which will follow the curvature of the north side rim and be much wider — but not taller — than the current screen.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
So Newton theorized that, were a cannonball to be fired horizontally from a high enough mountaintop where the air is thin, and with enough velocity, then the curve of the cannonball downward under gravity would match the curvature of Earth.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
An eyelash lift is a treatment that lengthens and lifts the curvature of the lashes.
—Lorena Meouchi, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
The most expensive part of Phase 2 is a new videoboard, which will follow the curvature of the north side rim and be much wider — but not taller — than the current screen.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
So Newton theorized that, were a cannonball to be fired horizontally from a high enough mountaintop where the air is thin, and with enough velocity, then the curve of the cannonball downward under gravity would match the curvature of Earth.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curvature
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Stay ahead of the curve with our expert insights and find your next favorite product right here.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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Not only is the market constantly changing, but so is technology and other tools that brands need to utilize to stay ahead of the curve.—
Tyler Shepherd,
USA TODAY,
2 Feb. 2025
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Long since annexed into New Orleans, snug against the Mississippi River’s bend, it’s anchored by Oak Street.—
Jenny Adams,
AFAR Media,
11 Feb. 2025
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The square couch only slid, whereas the semicircle slid, then rotated around the bend, and then slid again on the other side.—
Jack Murtagh,
Scientific American,
4 Feb. 2025
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Watkins was particularly good, getting two blocks on Betts in the fourth quarter and forcing her into the baseline where there weren’t good passing angles.—
Sabreena Merchant,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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Natural light is best, but if using flash, adjust angles to reduce harsh shadows.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
12 Feb. 2025
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“Curvature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curvature. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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