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swirly

[swur-lee] / ˈswɜr li /


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Its use of a claustrophobic frame, swirly bokeh and color bias celluloid deepen a mother’s downward spiral.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 10, 2025

Imagine pouring paint on a spinning canvas - it makes swirly patterns.

From Space Scoop ● Oct. 24, 2025

This pubescent Vance has been adorned with a rainbow propeller hat and a swirly lollipop, morphed into a patriotic Minion from Despicable Me, and rendered as lisping Hans Landa, the Nazi villain from Inglourious Basterds.

From Slate ● Mar. 5, 2025

As their movements painted swirly, mesmerizing patterns against a gray March canvas, I wondered who was leading the pack, and how they knew where to go.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 7, 2022

Cymbeline Crunk spun on stage in a swirly dress with butterfly wings strapped to her back; the colorful microraptors squawked and darted out of her way.

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older


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