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undulatory

adjective

Definition of undulatorynext
as in undulating
rising and falling in a wavelike pattern The animal swims with an undulatory motion.

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undulatory
  1. undulant
  2. wavy
  3. irregular
  4. rolling
  5. uneven
Adjective
  • But in his own drawing, De Kooning let rip with liner brushes, swishing them about all over the paper, achieving undulant lines that contract and expand like living creatures.
    — Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Our drills included hours of seamlessly merging poetry with three chords, providing me with an undulant field to riff on.
    — Patti Smith, New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2025
Definition of undulant
Adjective
  • Most are copper in color with a wavy pattern against a light background, often described as a sideways hourglass.
    — Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Gomez was also feeling the center part the day prior, when she was snapped in Tribeca with a full, wavy bombshell blowout, again descending from a center part.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of wavy
Adjective
  • After researching her options and speaking with her doctors, Hills eventually underwent a surgical procedure to treat her irregular heartbeat.
    — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Asics noted that both models feature core elements to the brand like its signature stripes, along with typical Camiel Fortgens details — irregular stitching and hand-cut overlays — to create a new kind of DIY sports shoe.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of irregular
Adjective
  • North Carolina’s High Country is best known for its rolling Blue Ridge landscapes, crisp mountain air, and small towns that ooze charm, especially when autumn rolls around.
    — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2026
  • No-fee overdraft protection Overdraft coverage is automatically offered to SoFi Checking and Savings account holders who receive at least $1,000 or more in eligible direct deposits within a rolling 31 calendar day period on a recurring basis.
    — Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of rolling
Adjective
  • The donor area has limits, and removing too many grafts may leave it looking uneven or depleted.
    — Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Rapid magnetic changes, probe movement, or uneven fields can cause the system to lose this lock.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
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“Undulatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undulatory. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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