serialized 1 of 2

as in serial
appearing in parts or numbers that follow regularly a serialized made-for-TV movie

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serialized

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verb

past tense of serialize

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Recent Examples of serialized
Verb
Spinning off movie properties to TV has had mixed results and doing horror in particular is considered a pretty tricky genre for serialized shows. James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025 Launching a medical procedural with serialized elements, including a romance, has been a big priority there. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2025 My top tip is to create a consistent, serialized content format. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025 In many ways, being a serialized Weekly Shōnen Jump artist is akin to running a marathon at a sprinter’s pace. Matt Alt, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025 The On Screen section, launched in 2021, reflects the festival’s recognition of serialized storytelling as an evolving cinematic form. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Aug. 2025 What began as a Thursday night offering in 1999 has developed into a Friday night destination that blends athletic competition with serialized storytelling. Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for serialized
Adjective
  • Apa's character, Archie Andrews, was attacked by a bear after escaping from an underground prison fight club; Reinhart's Betty discovered her father was a serial killer and saved her sister from a cult; and Mendes traveled back in time to invent birth control.
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
  • The graphic violence of its Manhattan investment banker turned serial killer led to it being censored in several countries.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • By that time the show had provoked a wave of excited condemnation from commentators online who seemed most consistently offended by the bodysuit printed with the (hairy) image of a (totally) naked male body worn by a female model.
    Luke Leitch, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Presidential memorial certificates will not be printed.
    David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.
    Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Milei’s party, La Libertad Avanza, received 41% of votes nationwide with 92% of ballots counted, according to data published by Interior Minister Guillermo Francos on Sunday.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • According to city code, liquor licenses may not be issued within 500 feet of a church or school (other than temporary licenses).
    Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 26 Oct. 2025
  • If there is a potential for temperatures to fall into these thresholds, a freeze watch may be issued a few days ahead of time.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 26 Oct. 2025

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“Serialized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serialized. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.

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