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
Performance My taste of Aston Martin’s latest comes on the sinuous canyon passes above the coastline of Malibu, Calif.
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Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2026
Befitting a figure who embodied the sinuous ubiquity and pliability of financial capital, Epstein’s network of contacts crossed political as well as geographic boundaries.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
While Burj Al Arab is all rigid lines and uncompromising verticality, Marsa Al Arab is feminine, sinuous, and full of surprises.
—Selina Denman, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2026
The Conch Bar Caves, on Middle Caicos, are among the biggest subterranean systems, a sinuous network festooned with stalactites and stalagmites.
—Henry Wismayer, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
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Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2026
Befitting a figure who embodied the sinuous ubiquity and pliability of financial capital, Epstein’s network of contacts crossed political as well as geographic boundaries.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
While Burj Al Arab is all rigid lines and uncompromising verticality, Marsa Al Arab is feminine, sinuous, and full of surprises.
—Selina Denman, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2026
The Conch Bar Caves, on Middle Caicos, are among the biggest subterranean systems, a sinuous network festooned with stalactites and stalagmites.
—Henry Wismayer, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sinuous
Adjective
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This 36-inch-tall tower fan features a curved air inlet and a multi-blade design that creates a natural wind-like effect.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The super high-rise fit defines my waist, while a curved yoke and higher back pockets create a perkier look.—
Elizabeth Mitchell Kadar,
Glamour,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Chapin said Tokyo’s narrow and winding streets, often crowded with right-handed cars driving on the left side of the road, will present a fresh test for its AI technology, but that Nuro’s systems are designed to adapt and respond in real time.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Hosch, 67, went for a hike on part of the Appalachian Trail, a winding path that extends almost 2,200 miles through 14 states.—
Elissa Jorgensen,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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The shirt's three-quarter sleeves were perfect for showcasing her stacks of Bulgari serpentine cuffs.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The building appears to have been demolished with twisted metal, bricks and other debris littering the site.—
Moriah Thomas,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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Boston and director Weronika Tofilska (who helmed the premiere episode, among others) draw out the gruesome undertones of familiar nuptial tropes with a sly and twisted sense of humor.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Sinuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sinuous. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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