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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Curly textures are naturally drier and more prone to frizz than straight or wavy hair, which makes choosing the right oil a critical step in any curly hair-care routine.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
1 Sep. 2025
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Sun streams through wavy windows and splashes across bottles and glasses lining the bar.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Obvious as that opening sequence at the cider mill might be, there’s a lingering queasiness to its Wes Anderson-like top-down shots of apples being funnelled through a big machine that shuts down the second an irregular object is thrown into the mix.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
7 Sep. 2025
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These irregular, geometric objects transform throwaway plastics into collectible design, sparking reflection on consumption and permanence in the digital age.—
Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The city lies close to the Tennessee border and is part of the larger Tennessee Valley region, which is known for its rolling hills, rivers, and strong ties to aerospace and defense industries.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Maintaining a 12- to 24-month liquidity runway using a rolling cash forecast tied to obligations and commitments is extremely helpful.—
Ellie Perlman,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Even when Clark returned, her performance was uneven.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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This helps smooth out fingerprints or uneven spots, giving the frame a more professional look.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Undulatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undulatory. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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