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as in snake
a limbless reptile with a long body
an Aztec carving of a feathered serpent representing the god Quetzalcoatl
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as in traitor
one who betrays a trust or an allegiance
a serpent in their midst had betrayed the revolutionaries to the authorities
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Recent Examples of serpent
Mithril Links • Sea serpents, or sea worms, don’t play a major role in Tolkien and only get mentioned in vague terms.
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Keith Phipps, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2024
In ancient Egyptian art, Apophis was frequently portrayed as a massive serpent, embodying chaos and darkness.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
The pros seemed to take a liking to the serpent, too, posing with the beast and dubbing him Waste Management.
—Karri Peifer, Axios, 19 Sep. 2024
Heidi Klum as the Garden of Eden in 2006
Among Klum's more inspired Halloween costume ideas, the model dressed as the apple and serpent that tempted Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden.
—Madeline Boardman, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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Keith Phipps, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2024
In ancient Egyptian art, Apophis was frequently portrayed as a massive serpent, embodying chaos and darkness.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
The pros seemed to take a liking to the serpent, too, posing with the beast and dubbing him Waste Management.
—Karri Peifer, Axios, 19 Sep. 2024
Heidi Klum as the Garden of Eden in 2006
Among Klum's more inspired Halloween costume ideas, the model dressed as the apple and serpent that tempted Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden.
—Madeline Boardman, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for serpent
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While very uncommon, there have been several other instances of snakes being found in toilets.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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But getting them together competing in challenges with snakes and explosions?Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024
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In fact, maybe McCartney signed a deal with the devil, and in exchange for boundless musical talent, he was required to inflict Satan's ultimate instrument of torture upon the earth.Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 21 Dec. 2024
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This year’s new holiday offerings include the $250 million Dwayne Johnson flop Red One and Dear Santa, a piece of straight–to–Paramount Plus garbage about a kid who accidentally writes to Satan instead of Santa.Erin Somers, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
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The Traitors season 3 cast portraits revealed (exclusive) With 21 contestants and a mysterious number of traitors among them, it's bound to be a rollicking good time.Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement The same applies to UCLA and USC, traitors who destroyed the Pac-12, and are now condemned to fighting for seventh place every year in the Big Ten.Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
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And for vipers, a 2013 study suggests the intense coloration can help the snakes regulate their temperature.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024
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At least one of the snakes that became loose was a small, highly venomous viper.Charna Flam, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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And there are folk devils being made all around us, so maybe another Nosferatu adaptation is more necessary than ever.Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024
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Well of Radiance-using devil Exo as my big pull who is yes, better than all my other characters instantly.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Deadline broke the news that Tom Ellis (Lucifer) joined Season 2 in the role of Baird College professor Oliver, who is married to Lucy’s teacher Marianne (Gabriella Pession).Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2024
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Kelly and her sister have shared cool sister-bonding experiences In a 2019 segment for The Kelly Clarkson Show, Kelly, Alyssa and their mom Jeanne were treated to a private tour of their favorite show Lucifer, led by lead actor Tom Ellis.Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 7 Aug. 2024
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“Serpent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serpent. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.
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