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
Adjective
Microdramas take familiar principles from television, recurring characters, episodic narratives, dramatic tension, and serialized storytelling, and adapt them to the habits of mobile audiences. Novika Ishar, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 There’s some wisdom in not having a rape threat hover over ten hours of serialized television, and the shift has opened up some thorny connections between Cady and Anna Bowden, whose pasts continue to intersect in intriguing ways. Scott Tobias, Vulture, 17 July 2026 It’ll be built in limited numbers with serialized plaques on the dash, but the press release doesn’t mention how many the manufacturer will make. Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 15 July 2026 Genre has been a dominant publishing force since at least the nineteenth century, with pulp magazines and serialized paperbacks providing mass entertainment for readers of almost any age and demographic. Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 8 July 2026 The workflow is designed specifically for serialized formats, with support for recurring characters, multi-episode continuity, and high-volume studio output – functions that generic AI video tools have not prioritized. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 June 2026 The Syfy-channel TV show Channel Zero uses some of the best known of these fables as fodder for serialized storytelling. David Sims, The Atlantic, 27 May 2026 This kind of serialized storytelling is central to television. Jessica Maddox, The Conversation, 14 May 2026 Also getting positive feedback and in the running for an order is drama In the Line of Fire (fka Protection, which is more serialized than the pure procedural pilots and has a strong family element. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for serialized
Adjective
  • Meanwhile, a serial killer is haunting the streets of Los Angeles and targeting their classmates.
    Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
  • For her latest case, Bridgette is dispatched to the remote East Texas town of Whisper Creek, where a long-dormant serial killer known as The Flower King has resurfaced.
    William Earl, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • An excellent choice for Adidas fans, this backpack has a bold text logo printed in a prominent position.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Now, police in Ecuador have found his likeness in an unexpected place – printed on green rectangular packages that made up a stunning cocaine shipment seized in a truck near the Colombian border.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • But it wasn’t made public until last week, when South Korean channel and CNN affiliate JTBC obtained the report and published its damning details.
    Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The notice said the solicitation for a no-bid contract could be published as early as Friday.
    CBS News, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Sandoval issued a leadoff walk to George Springer and gave up a single to catcher Alejandro Kirk, and Springer scored on Ernie Clement’s force-out.
    Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The Minnesota State Fair says ticket sales have been suspended and refunds will be issued for those who already purchased tickets.
    Riley Moser, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

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“Serialized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serialized. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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