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
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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The inside is dark and twisted, much like her own insides.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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In Hula, Chreim's three-story house is now a pile of stone rubble and twisted iron.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Sinuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sinuous. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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