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
Known as Miami Beach’s Billionaire’s Row, North Bay Road is a sinuous, four-mile stretch of pavement where A-list homeowners include Shakira, Michael Bay, and Barry Gibb.
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2025
Intoxicated by the attention—and the presence of the wannabe tragedienne Gloria (a sinuous, Kurt Weill–crooning Greta Lee)—Saxberger nevertheless must reckon with the authenticity of this newfound circle of aspirants.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025
Dynamic cinematographer Seiple’s visuals are loaded with rich textures and sinuous movement.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025
But the national recognition for this once-obscure spot continues to raise its profile and draw more visitors to the sinuous river meander around a sandstone formation − recognition that also included a nod as one of USA TODAY's Most Treasured Views in America.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2025
Intoxicated by the attention—and the presence of the wannabe tragedienne Gloria (a sinuous, Kurt Weill–crooning Greta Lee)—Saxberger nevertheless must reckon with the authenticity of this newfound circle of aspirants.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025
Dynamic cinematographer Seiple’s visuals are loaded with rich textures and sinuous movement.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025
But the national recognition for this once-obscure spot continues to raise its profile and draw more visitors to the sinuous river meander around a sandstone formation − recognition that also included a nod as one of USA TODAY's Most Treasured Views in America.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sinuous
Adjective
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The brows, similarly, took on many forms — bushy, skinny, straight and curved.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
24 Sep. 2025
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The area with the high chance to develop could ultimately take a curved path similar to Gabrielle that brings it near Bermuda next week.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The road is narrow and winding, but the Civic Si’s chassis tuning shines, letting the car dance eagerly between corners.—
Michael Harley,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Water from a winding, jagged valley feeds the swimming spot, which has a 32-foot-wide pebbly beach.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Natural light pours in from both sides of the slender, serpentine structure.—
Elizabeth Brownfield,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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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
Adjective
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Families of the trapped -- who are said to be mostly teenage boys -- waited anxiously for news as rescue teams combed through twisted debris and slabs of concrete to find 38 students and workers who were still missing.—
Britt Clennett,
ABC News,
30 Sep. 2025
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Living together in the Fear House, a group of strangers face OMG stunts, challenges, and a twisted game of social strategy, Banijay teases.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Sinuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sinuous. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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