as in undulating
rising and falling in a wavelike pattern
The animal swims with an undulatory motion.
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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
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Her brunette bob was styled with a wavy, casual touch.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The ultimate goddess braid upgrade, Bora Bora braids are achieved using human (rather than synthetic) hair extensions to create an effortless hybrid of wavy sew-ins and wispy pick-and-drop microbraids.—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
22 July 2025
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Many people experience irregular periods and other symptoms when hormone levels change during perimenopause.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
14 Aug. 2025
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These are two irregular dwarf galaxies, the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC) and the Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC), which are satellite galaxies of our Milky Way.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The Silverado’s tires were inflated to their highest acceptable pressure for lower rolling resistance except for the spare, which was removed to lighten the load.—
Jackie Charniga,
Freep.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The tour group behind this extraordinary Italian vacation, which takes travelers from the iconic rolling hills of Tuscany to the medieval town within the city of Verona, is Perillo Custom Vacations.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Back in April, Ulta had already slowed its rollout within Target, citing uneven returns and operational friction in certain locations.—
Brian Delp,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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From the outside, staying in these uneven dynamics can look like passivity or even low self-esteem.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Undulatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undulatory. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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