as in rolling
rising and falling in a wavelike pattern
The undulant hills dotted with sheep made for a perfect pastoral scene.
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Recent Examples of undulant
Across its emerald landscape there is an undulant sea of simple white religious symbols that mark the final resting place of those who served their country with honor and gallantry and an impressive blend of quiet patriotism.
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Thomas Farragher, BostonGlobe.com, 26 May 2023
The sobrasada sits on a slab of black terrazzo perched on a pedestal, a straight-sided block of scoopable spiced sausage the color of red ochre whose surface is an undulant landscape.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2023
The sprawling grounds of Houghton Hall, an English stately home dating back to the 18th century, are currently populated by the fluid, undulant sculptures of celebrated artist Tony Cragg.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN, 2 June 2021
It is suspended, high in the air, above a line of low, undulant blue hills.
—Roxana Robinson, The New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2021
Behind her, an undulant cascade of a semi-transparent textile striped in dark green is nearly abstract.
—Roberta Smith, New York Times, 24 June 2021
The pool deck looks out on the undulant topography of Beverly Hills, with the steeple tops of pine trees etched in the distance.
—Barrett Swanson, Harper's Magazine, 25 May 2021
Michael Maloney reads this extraordinary book in gentle undulant tones for the most part, picking up speed and urgency as danger threatens, above all the otter hunt.
—Washington Post, 14 Dec. 2020
Michael Maloney reads this extraordinary book in gentle undulant tones for the most part, picking up speed and urgency as danger threatens.
—Katherine A. Powers Special To The Star Tribune, Star Tribune, 15 Jan. 2021
Thomas Farragher, BostonGlobe.com, 26 May 2023
The sobrasada sits on a slab of black terrazzo perched on a pedestal, a straight-sided block of scoopable spiced sausage the color of red ochre whose surface is an undulant landscape.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2023
The sprawling grounds of Houghton Hall, an English stately home dating back to the 18th century, are currently populated by the fluid, undulant sculptures of celebrated artist Tony Cragg.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN, 2 June 2021
It is suspended, high in the air, above a line of low, undulant blue hills.
—Roxana Robinson, The New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2021
Behind her, an undulant cascade of a semi-transparent textile striped in dark green is nearly abstract.
—Roberta Smith, New York Times, 24 June 2021
The pool deck looks out on the undulant topography of Beverly Hills, with the steeple tops of pine trees etched in the distance.
—Barrett Swanson, Harper's Magazine, 25 May 2021
Michael Maloney reads this extraordinary book in gentle undulant tones for the most part, picking up speed and urgency as danger threatens, above all the otter hunt.
—Washington Post, 14 Dec. 2020
Michael Maloney reads this extraordinary book in gentle undulant tones for the most part, picking up speed and urgency as danger threatens.
—Katherine A. Powers Special To The Star Tribune, Star Tribune, 15 Jan. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undulant
Adjective
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Published by the Hong Kong Tourist Association, a c. 1980 poster shows an old woman tending a pair of cows amid lush greenery, with rolling hills in the background.—
H.M.A. Leow,
JSTOR Daily,
6 June 2025
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Middleburg's rolling green hills, charming shops, and country inns have all the old world charm of a Jane Austen novel.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Travel + Leisure,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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Executive fashion director Lisa Aiken is never without her stack of wavy silver and gold Astrid cuffs from the brand, while senior market editor Madeline Fass often adds an artful touch to her minimalist-with-twist uniform with the brand’s large Wishbone pendant.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
2 June 2025
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Square limestone columns with a wavy, striated design stand between the formal living and dining areas.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
1 June 2025
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“Undulant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undulant. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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