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Recent Examples of whorl
The infrared glow created was captured by JWST, revealing details that look like knots and whorls found in wood grain.
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Greg Wehner, Fox News, 16 Jan. 2025
Thus Andy Dixon paints Day-Glo takes on Rococo romances, with sculptural nudes draped in loose tunics cavorting around pleasure gardens dotted with classical statuary; these same motifs are distilled into dainty arabesques and diaphanous whorls in the abstract canvases of Michaela Yearwood-Dan.
—Rachel Wetzler, Artforum, 1 Dec. 2024
This technique would be similar to how forensic scientists match fingerprints today, by comparing just a few points of interest rather than the entire whorl.
—Adam Czajka, IEEE Spectrum, 29 Aug. 2019
The best option would be to reach out, with or without permission, to touch the picture’s surface, tracing the whorls and the smeared grooves.
—Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
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Greg Wehner, Fox News, 16 Jan. 2025
Thus Andy Dixon paints Day-Glo takes on Rococo romances, with sculptural nudes draped in loose tunics cavorting around pleasure gardens dotted with classical statuary; these same motifs are distilled into dainty arabesques and diaphanous whorls in the abstract canvases of Michaela Yearwood-Dan.
—Rachel Wetzler, Artforum, 1 Dec. 2024
This technique would be similar to how forensic scientists match fingerprints today, by comparing just a few points of interest rather than the entire whorl.
—Adam Czajka, IEEE Spectrum, 29 Aug. 2019
The best option would be to reach out, with or without permission, to touch the picture’s surface, tracing the whorls and the smeared grooves.
—Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whorl
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Maddox further into a spiral that seems destined to end with bloodshed, whether realized or simply threatened.—
Hannah Giorgis,
The Atlantic,
4 Apr. 2025
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Loading your audio article OAKLAND — Long before the FBI raids last summer that sent Mayor Sheng Thao’s career into a nightmarish spiral, an army of staffers appeared hard at work getting her governing plans for Oakland off the ground.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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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The galaxy's rotation curve, an important characteristic of spiral galaxies, shows a pattern typical of flat rotation curves seen in mature galaxies.—
Larissa G. Capella,
Space.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Guava Slip Whipped Soufflé The Guava Slip Whipped Soufflé is infused with holistic botanicals to provide superior frizz control and styling versatility for curls, coils, and wavy hair.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Satin keeps your curls, waves, or coils hydrated, smooth, and intact.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
11 Mar. 2025
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The final decisive twist in this most enthralling of promotion races?—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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The knot on the front and the open rounded toe pay homage to your quintessential dress shoes, but the platform profile and wraparound ankle strap add an edgy twist.—
Nina Derwin,
Glamour,
17 Apr. 2025
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Spring is here, which means hydration and moisture is the biggest trend, from sopping wet curls to sleek chignons and water waves.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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Jackson's long hair was styled in soft curls by J Miles Salon.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Whorl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whorl. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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