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
The luscious upper register of Harry Carney's baritone saxophone, the growling trumpet of Cootie Williams, and the sinuous lyricism of Johnny Hodges were all considered when composing music.
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Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
The actress wore a look courtesy of Alberta Ferretti, featuring an electrifying shade of teal blue and black outlining the sinuous curves of her dress’ flower petals.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025
In the hotel’s 123 rooms, sensuous textures and sinuous lines reflect the modernized art deco decor.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
The look also included sinuous lapels, giving the bodice a leather jacket quality.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Apr. 2025
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Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
The actress wore a look courtesy of Alberta Ferretti, featuring an electrifying shade of teal blue and black outlining the sinuous curves of her dress’ flower petals.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025
In the hotel’s 123 rooms, sensuous textures and sinuous lines reflect the modernized art deco decor.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
The look also included sinuous lapels, giving the bodice a leather jacket quality.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sinuous
Adjective
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After the afternoon prayers, the thunderstorm fading into the distance, a group of girls takes a winding cobblestone path through a thin area of woods and approaches a greenhouse.—
Lindsey McGinnis,
Christian Science Monitor,
1 May 2025
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Black Sands’ 12 teak bungalows are just steps from the beach, connected by a winding wooden boardwalk.—
Jen Murphy,
Robb Report,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Some leaf-mining insects make distinct patterns, like squiggles or serpentine shapes, while others make irregular blotches, like this species.—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
8 May 2025
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Nichols Canyon is navigated by a serpentine road that climbs into the mountains above Hollywood and is home to some pretty spectacular dwellings.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
6 May 2025
Adjective
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Long-time nemesis Brad Marchand scored the winner for the Panthers on a twisted wrister that banked off Rielly before zipping past goalie Joseph Woll.—
Steve Silverman,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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The lustful reggaeton-bachata song about a twisted love affair would shock fans upon its release in the spring of 2005.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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“Sinuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sinuous. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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