as in curved
marked by a long series of irregular curves
the river flowed in a sinuous path through the lush valley
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Recent Examples of sinuous
Its sculpted shape was made to resemble the sinuous lines of Antoni Gaudí’s Casa Milà and designed for a seamless fit around the wrist.
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Samantha Solomon, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2025
Our house, at the corner of Hartzell and Carey, had an arched doorway framing a sinuous Chinese elm.
—Dana Goodyear, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
The interiors are a mix of wood, textured stone, and sinuous lines, highlighted by soft neutral tones.
—Rebekah Peppler, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2025
Durability is built-in, thanks to a solid wood frame and a supportive sinuous spring seat.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
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Samantha Solomon, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2025
Our house, at the corner of Hartzell and Carey, had an arched doorway framing a sinuous Chinese elm.
—Dana Goodyear, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
The interiors are a mix of wood, textured stone, and sinuous lines, highlighted by soft neutral tones.
—Rebekah Peppler, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2025
Durability is built-in, thanks to a solid wood frame and a supportive sinuous spring seat.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sinuous
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
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Experts say that these legal challenges are just the beginning of what will surely be a long and winding road through the U.S. court system.—
Kat Lonsdorf,
NPR,
23 Oct. 2025
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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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Here, Stone has certainly raised the bar for herself (two Oscars will do that), delivering a smart, serpentine performance worthy of being grouped with the best lead actresses of the year.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
24 Oct. 2025
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Backpacks borne and carry-ons in tow, travelers at Miami International Airport shuffled through serpentine security lines on Friday.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
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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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“Sinuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sinuous. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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