as in winding
marked by a long series of irregular curves
the country inn lies at the end of a rather serpentine road, but it's worth the trip
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Recent Examples of serpentine
The title track, a suite of cosmic grandeur and dizzying time signatures, breathes deeper in this mix, with Chris Squire’s bass rumbling like tectonic shifts under Steve Howe’s serpentine guitar work.
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Darryn King, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
The oarfish's eerie, serpentine appearance and deep-sea origins have cemented its reputation as a creature of mystery and superstition.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
Geological activity formed outcroppings of ancient oceanic crust called serpentine soils, which lend the region its uniqueness.
—Ari Plachta, Sacramento Bee, 28 Feb. 2025
To have any hope of outrunning the spectral presence, the player must commit a serpentine route to memory.
—Lewis Gordon, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
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Darryn King, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
The oarfish's eerie, serpentine appearance and deep-sea origins have cemented its reputation as a creature of mystery and superstition.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
Geological activity formed outcroppings of ancient oceanic crust called serpentine soils, which lend the region its uniqueness.
—Ari Plachta, Sacramento Bee, 28 Feb. 2025
To have any hope of outrunning the spectral presence, the player must commit a serpentine route to memory.
—Lewis Gordon, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for serpentine
Adjective
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After the afternoon prayers, the thunderstorm fading into the distance, a group of girls takes a winding cobblestone path through a thin area of woods and approaches a greenhouse.—
Lindsey McGinnis,
Christian Science Monitor,
1 May 2025
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Black Sands’ 12 teak bungalows are just steps from the beach, connected by a winding wooden boardwalk.—
Jen Murphy,
Robb Report,
19 Apr. 2025
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It’s made with an eyelet pattern and twisted knot for a trendy touch, and the mini length will let your legs breathe on hot days by the pool.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
1 May 2025
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But Bronte becomes just another pawn in Joe’s twisted game of love.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Serpentine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serpentine. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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