as in undulating
rising and falling in a wavelike pattern
The animal swims with an undulatory motion.
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Adjective
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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.—
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,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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For proof, Camp shared what appeared to be his original concept drawings for Pleakley, wearing a wavy red wig and a blue dress.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
8 May 2025
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Ideal for fine to thick curly or wavy hair, this Drybar wave spray enhances natural texture and body while leaving no grit behind.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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To that end, Henríquez emphasizes that the below symptoms should be taken seriously: Increasingly irregular periods, with the absence of some of them for several months.—
Mónica Heras,
Vogue,
12 May 2025
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This trend matches the rise of hooked and tufted rugs, which often take on organic shapes with irregular edges.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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Tesla has issued 2 recalls for FSD (including the rolling stop) and one for Autopilot.—
Brad Templeton,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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With its rolling hills, shady live oaks, and thriving equestrian scene, Ocala already has bucolic appeal.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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John’s piano and vocals, thankfully, were front and center, and did not suffer from uneven mixing.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 May 2025
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For instance, the automaker heard customers say the cup holders were hard to use because the front console was uneven and the cup holders weren’t flexible enough to hold different sizes and types of vessels.—
Kristin Shaw,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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“Undulatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undulatory. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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