as in curve
something that curves or is curved
curvature of the spine is called scoliosis
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Recent Examples of curvature
In 1915, physicist Albert Einstein put forth his theory of general relativity, which explained gravity as a product of the curvature of space and time.
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Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Mar. 2025
In June 1990, NASA announced the discovery of a spherical aberration on Hubble's primary mirror due to a 2-micron mistake in the curvature of the telescope's primary mirror — about 1/50 the width of a human hair.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Firefly released an image Friday showing a glint of sunlight reaching around the curvature of the Earth, some 250,000 miles (402,000 kilometers) away.
—Ars Technica, 18 Mar. 2025
The round brush head allows for beginner-friendly blending by mimicking the natural curvature of fingers.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2025
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Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Mar. 2025
In June 1990, NASA announced the discovery of a spherical aberration on Hubble's primary mirror due to a 2-micron mistake in the curvature of the telescope's primary mirror — about 1/50 the width of a human hair.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Firefly released an image Friday showing a glint of sunlight reaching around the curvature of the Earth, some 250,000 miles (402,000 kilometers) away.
—Ars Technica, 18 Mar. 2025
The round brush head allows for beginner-friendly blending by mimicking the natural curvature of fingers.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curvature
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As policymakers debate the future of the dollar amid a mounting debt crisis, financial professionals concerned about its long-term value can begin adopting sound money principles today, positioning themselves and their clients ahead of the curve.—
Sanford Mann,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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For instance, earlier this month stocks sank and bond yields rose, particularly on the longer end of the curve, Chaudhuri pointed out.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
30 Apr. 2025
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Interestingly, Milwaukee may need to consider a bend but don’t break strategy.—
Brian Sampson,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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The cards were stacked against us, though; the turkeys quickly disappeared around a bend in the canyon, half a mile below, still going strong.—
Percy Brown,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2025
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The challenge is finding fresh angles to share your core message.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Lower your body slowly by bending at the elbows until your forearms create a 90-degree angle.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
8 May 2025
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“Curvature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curvature. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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