INCURVATE Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

incurvate

verb

Definition of incurvate

as in to reflect

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Even our original logo reflected that idea, with each letter of Skydance representing a planet revolving around the sun.

— Angelique Jackson, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026
What readers are saying The comments reflect a wide range of opinions on the use of AI, particularly Google's AI, in search results.

— Rob Pegoraro, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of reflect

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The space seamlessly flows into a dining area and a custom kitchen outfitted with curving cabinetry, stainless steel shelving, Caesarstone countertops, a contoured island, and a breakfast nook.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2026
Designed by Behar Font & Partners, the building’s curving silhouette and glass façade evoke the slender form of a tulip blossom.

— Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026

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Before his arcing shot had even nestled in the net, teammates’ arms were aloft and Sullivan was wheeling away in celebration.

— Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026
One more signal and the sides stretch outward and arc up around the protesters, then contract inward to drive them toward contact with the arrest team.

— Sophie Landres, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

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Wit inflects the voice without subsuming it, which in turn gives the anecdote a touch of authentic eavesdrop.

— Ryan Chapman, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026
Where so many of her predecessors came alive only on the dance floor, Ojeda allows her subject matter to reverberate through the novel, inflecting every sentence with its shivery rhythms.

— Robert Rubsam, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2026

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