as in serialized
appearing in parts or numbers that follow regularly
"Uncle Tom's Cabin" first appeared as a serial novel from 1851 to 1852
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as in periodical
a publication that appears at regular intervals
the university library has a vast collection of serials
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Recent Examples of serial
Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
The original film screened at the Cannes Film Festival in 2019 and follows a cop and a crime boss who team up together to hunt a serial killer.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2026
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2025
Fantomas was first adapted for the big screen by into a silent crime film serial directed by Louis Feuillade for Gaumont in 1913.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
The series interlaces flashbacks to Kay and Pete investigating a serial killer a quarter of a century earlier, a grisly case which may have dire consequences for their work in the present.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
The original film screened at the Cannes Film Festival in 2019 and follows a cop and a crime boss who team up together to hunt a serial killer.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2026
Noun
Ghost is a serial-production, semi-customizable yacht, meaning owners can put their stamp on it.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2025
Fantomas was first adapted for the big screen by into a silent crime film serial directed by Louis Feuillade for Gaumont in 1913.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for serial
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The first cast member was just confirmed, the creative team has deep roots in series-building, and the premise leans into darker, more serialized storytelling than the monster-of-the-week formula most viewers know.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
24 Feb. 2026
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Over 300,000 creators published stories on the platform in the past year using its AI suite, which includes a Planner Agent, Context Agent and Drama Agent for serialized fiction.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2026
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The periodical, which began in 1818 in Maine, has long covered a wide variety of topics, including long-range weather forecasts, moon phases and astronomy, gardening advice, recipes, and practical advice.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
31 Jan. 2026
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Designate a place near the entryway for all mail, periodicals, and paper forms.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
13 Jan. 2026
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With over 40 articles published in the alternative weekly newspaper The Austin Chronicle, Mars has established herself as a prominent voice in music journalism.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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Four companies have been penalized, the newspaper said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Mar. 2026
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The findings were published in the journal Fossil Record on March 19.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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And now, a recent study published in the journal Nature appears to support the technique's potential health benefits.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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Kouri Richins, a Utah mother accused of murdering her husband and later publishing a children's book about grief, has been found guilty on all charges by a jury in Utah.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Romantasy books blend the best of both the fantasy and romance genres, delivering high-stakes political conflicts, endless action and plot twists, and, of course, swoon-worthy love.—
De Elizabeth,
Glamour,
17 Mar. 2026
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In other corners of the magazine, fashion gets some compelling fellow travelers.—
John Vorwald,
Robb Report,
15 Mar. 2026
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This story appeared in the March 11 issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Serial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serial. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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