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
Lynch’s films need not be treated like puzzles; his emotional (and libidinal) clarity cuts through serpentine structure and oblique imagery, the former shaping the latter.
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Samantha Allen, Them., 7 Oct. 2025
Natural light pours in from both sides of the slender, serpentine structure.
—Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The system offers a new glimpse into deep-sea serpentinization—a process in which iron- and magnesium-rich rocks chemically react with water to form serpentine minerals and release hydrogen.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2025
Inside, Milo stood near a plush burgundy stool at a serpentine counter that's said to be older than Ray's, purchased before the opening from a defunct soda fountain.
—Neal Rubin, Freep.com, 9 Aug. 2025
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Samantha Allen, Them., 7 Oct. 2025
Natural light pours in from both sides of the slender, serpentine structure.
—Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The system offers a new glimpse into deep-sea serpentinization—a process in which iron- and magnesium-rich rocks chemically react with water to form serpentine minerals and release hydrogen.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2025
Inside, Milo stood near a plush burgundy stool at a serpentine counter that's said to be older than Ray's, purchased before the opening from a defunct soda fountain.
—Neal Rubin, Freep.com, 9 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for serpentine
Adjective
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Thake took a long and winding trip down the memories of South Yorkshire football, a path which eventually led him to the living room of a shy, almost reclusive Rotherham man called Terry Moran.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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The Didi and Gogo that Sparks and Shannon created were full of blood and bile, real people with — no matter how obscured in its details by time and circumstance — a long and winding relationship.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The unique curved heel, measuring around four inches, gives the classic silhouette an interesting edge.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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The curved leg and tapered ankle create a subtle elongating effect, giving the illusion of longer legs while still feeling easy and comfortable to move in.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Though the 1948 British drama of the same name may be the most famous iteration, this twisted modern take is palpably tense and absolutely worth your time.—
Katie Rife,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Oct. 2025
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The twist ending is the cherry on top of a twisted finale.—
Josh Wigler,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Serpentine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serpentine. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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