as in serialized
appearing in parts or numbers that follow regularly
"Uncle Tom's Cabin" first appeared as a serial novel from 1851 to 1852
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as in periodical
a publication that appears at regular intervals
the university library has a vast collection of serials
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Recent Examples of serial
Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 28 May 2025
Shortly after, investigators learned that Baumeister was likely one of the most prolific serial killers in Indiana state history.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 24 May 2025
Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 20 Feb. 2025
There was a 1944 serial, two TV movies in 1979 (the second featuring the incredible title of Captain America II: Death Too Soon), and director Albert Pyun’s barely seen 1990 flick.
—Will Harris, EW.com, 14 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Smoke follows a detective (Jurnee Smollett) and an arson investigator (Taron Egerton) who are trying to catch a pair of serial arsonists wreaking fiery havoc across the Pacific Northwest.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 28 May 2025
Shortly after, investigators learned that Baumeister was likely one of the most prolific serial killers in Indiana state history.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 24 May 2025
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After beginning her acting career in the 1950s with appearances on a few anthology series, Hirson joined ABC’s daytime serial The Edge of Night in the series regular role of the vengeful and sometimes murderous Stephanie Martin.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 20 Feb. 2025
There was a 1944 serial, two TV movies in 1979 (the second featuring the incredible title of Captain America II: Death Too Soon), and director Albert Pyun’s barely seen 1990 flick.
—Will Harris, EW.com, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for serial
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Book categories include fiction, nonfiction, children’s, romance, hobby, travel, health and living, religion, textbooks, periodicals and cookbooks in both hardcover and paperback, the release said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2025
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What resulted was a learning center for the 532 students who attend An Thanh Commune Primary School in the mountainous Hoai An District, complete with a computer lab, books, periodicals and furniture.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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According to The Guardian newspaper, QUB estimates that building the branch campus will cost £5 million to £7 million, or approximately $6.25 million to $8.75 million.—
Anna Esaki-Smith,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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The National Business Daily, a Chinese state-run newspaper, said the listing would provide a necessary capital boost for CATL’s international expansion as it has been constrained by limited foreign currency reserves and rising geopolitical risks.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
20 May 2025
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Both are now listed as co-authors on a new study of the fossils, published in the journal Nature last week.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
19 May 2025
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The perplexing baby-snatchings, reported in the journal Current Biology, suggest that humans aren't the only intelligent species with youngsters that pursue apparently pointless activities that can be destructive to other creatures.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
19 May 2025
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Vandersloot, 36, was a fixture in the Sky’s history books long before the game.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2025
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In something of a grand gesture, Caleb Williams stood at a lectern Wednesday to explain that excerpts from an upcoming book were old news.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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The Chicago Sun-Times summer reading list was licensed from King Features, owned by magazine conglomerate Hearst.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Highlights this week include four of the greatest R&B divas to ever do it on one stage at Barclays Center, Rena Butler’s take on Aesop’s classic fable with Parsons Dance at The Joyce and a must-see immersive art exhibit in Chelsea celebrating Rolling Stone magazine.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
22 May 2025
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“Serial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serial. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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