as in curve
something that curves or is curved
curvature of the spine is called scoliosis
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Recent Examples of curvature
Its exquisite exterior curvatures are a match for no other as Range Rover delivers royalty to all consumers.
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Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2025
The custom rug by Sacco Carpet mirrors the curvature of the ceiling.
—Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2025
Known as general relativity, this theory flipped the table on physics by suggesting gravity arises from the curvature of spacetime generated by objects with mass.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 7 Feb. 2025
Keeping the natural curvature of your spine, lift both legs up into a tabletop position (knees and hips bent at 90 degrees).
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
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Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2025
The custom rug by Sacco Carpet mirrors the curvature of the ceiling.
—Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2025
Known as general relativity, this theory flipped the table on physics by suggesting gravity arises from the curvature of spacetime generated by objects with mass.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 7 Feb. 2025
Keeping the natural curvature of your spine, lift both legs up into a tabletop position (knees and hips bent at 90 degrees).
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curvature
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All that said, a clear data strategy has become necessary for companies to stay ahead of the curve and offers a unique competitive advantage in today's market.—
Ryan Masiello,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Bateman pairs a mid-90s fastball with a high-spin curve, a low-80s slider and a changeup.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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Rent from any of the various sports equipment centers in town, lather up with sunscreen, and float down the crystal clear river where alpine vistas are always just around the bend.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2025
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In north-central Kentucky, emergency officials ordered a mandatory evacuation for Falmouth and Butler, towns near the bend of the rising Licking River.—
Bruce Schreiner and Kristin M. Hall,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Lovato smiles from ear to ear and then shows off all angles of her face without the nose ring.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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If Rusev gets reintroduced with an angle and layers that resonate with fans, the 39-year-old could be a surprise hit this summer in WWE.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Curvature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curvature. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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