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 serpentine crawl around the airport’s South terminal gave way to wide open space, offering no signs of what the vacuous hall looked like just hours earlier.
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Eve Chen, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
The shirt's three-quarter sleeves were perfect for showcasing her stacks of Bulgari serpentine cuffs.
—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
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Eve Chen, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
The shirt's three-quarter sleeves were perfect for showcasing her stacks of Bulgari serpentine cuffs.
—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
See All Example Sentences for serpentine
Recent Examples of Synonyms for serpentine
Adjective
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Even the entrance is enveloping—a winding, sheltered, dark wooden path that smells like intense relaxation and essential oils.—
Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
23 Apr. 2026
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Climb the 199 winding steps to the top, where you’ll be rewarded with panoramic views of the Delaware Bay, the Atlantic Ocean, and Cape May Point State Park.—
Carlianne Brennan,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This curved table from Martha Stewart’s home line has a flat back that sits flush against the wall without sacrificing space.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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The company has often touted it as a solution for creating curved car displays.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
5 May 2026
Adjective
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Mobile homes at Wash Trailer Park in Bogue Chitto were reduced to heaps of twisted metal and debris; Lincoln County alone reported roughly 200 homes damaged.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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On the ground were the charred remains of the bus and tanker truck, with twisted metal scattered across the highway.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
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“Serpentine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serpentine. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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