as in winding
marked by a long series of irregular curves
the country inn lies at the end of a rather serpentine road, but it's worth the trip
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Recent Examples of serpentine
The shirt's three-quarter sleeves were perfect for showcasing her stacks of Bulgari serpentine cuffs.
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Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Universal ran one of the Hollywood Drift trains twice along the serpentine hillside track without riders during the media preview.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
But did his serpentine moves come at an emotional cost?
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Feb. 2026
Interiors celebrate promiscuity, and the serpentine symbol that marks the entrance hall carpet can be spotted on the jewelry of staff uniforms.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
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Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Universal ran one of the Hollywood Drift trains twice along the serpentine hillside track without riders during the media preview.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
But did his serpentine moves come at an emotional cost?
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Feb. 2026
Interiors celebrate promiscuity, and the serpentine symbol that marks the entrance hall carpet can be spotted on the jewelry of staff uniforms.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for serpentine
Recent Examples of Synonyms for serpentine
Adjective
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Despite the gravitational pull that's a sixth of the Earth's, the acceleration, pitches, and tilts of the rover should swing the winding rotor, if with less torque and efficiency than on Earth.—
Tim Barber,
Wired News,
14 Apr. 2026
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From there, a winding stone path leads through a scatter of sugarcube villas draped in hibiscus and oleander, each angled for privacy and interrupted only by monumental contemporary sculptures.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The main level includes a grand foyer, according to its listing, with a curved staircase, a front parlor with pocket doors, a formal dining room and a renovated kitchen with soapstone counters, wine fridge and a sitting area with a warming stove.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2026
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The curved heel has become a signature detail in the singer’s shoe designs as of late and gives her shoes a modern edge, as opposed to the traditional slim stiletto heel.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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These twisted brick can be used as a decorative cap to garden wall.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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Kirill Kaprizov corralled a puck in the offensive zone, unleashed a twisted wrist shot on net, and somehow fit the puck into a sliver of space top shelf.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Serpentine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serpentine. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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