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
Matt Kimball, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Scream Queens, which debuted in 2015, followed a group of sorority girls who realize they're being targeted by a serial killer.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 14 Jan. 2025
Paul Tassi, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Returning to his roots in daytime soaps, Hardy was hired in 1983 as an executive producer of ABC’s Ryan’s Hope, a once-popular serial that had experienced dwindling viewership since its mid-1970s heyday.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 8 July 2024
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Adjective
For customers with an older version of Exadata deployed, consider this: Exadata X11M delivers 4x faster concurrent transaction throughput and 62% faster serial transaction processing than Exadata X7.
—Matt Kimball, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Scream Queens, which debuted in 2015, followed a group of sorority girls who realize they're being targeted by a serial killer.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 14 Jan. 2025
Noun
Meanwhile, Time Cut is a time traveling slasher film where a girl warps to 2003 to try to save her sister from being serial killed.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Returning to his roots in daytime soaps, Hardy was hired in 1983 as an executive producer of ABC’s Ryan’s Hope, a once-popular serial that had experienced dwindling viewership since its mid-1970s heyday.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 8 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for serial
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As of January 1, 2025, a wide range of 1929 artworks have officially entered the public domain, including motion pictures, books, newspapers and periodicals, lectures and sermons, maps, musical compositions, works of fine art, and more.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
2 Jan. 2025
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The previous definition only included traditional newspapers, periodicals and current magazines that were sold to the public.—
Angele Latham,
The Tennessean,
20 Dec. 2024
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Classified ads — once a newspaper's golden goose — shifted almost overnight to platforms like Craigslist, eBay and digital marketplaces, chipping away at traditional revenue.—
Dan Gardner,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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As flames advanced on homes in the Pacific Palisades, there was no professional Los Angeles Fire Department unit ready to take on the initial attack, the newspaper reported.—
Chris Boyette and Michelle Watson,
CNN,
20 Jan. 2025
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In 2017, a study published in the journal Psychological and Cognitive Sciences concluded that this type of sensory-rich play supports cognitive development, enhancing brain function and neural connections in the process.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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Indeed, a study in the journal Nature Sustainability evaluated the economic effects of California wildfires in 2018 and found that the majority of economic impact came from indirect losses, oftentimes in places and industries seemingly distant from the fires.—
Justin Worland,
TIME,
18 Jan. 2025
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Details on Gerwig's Narnia are wrapped airtight right now, with no one knowing which of the C. S. Lewis books Gerwig will be adapting.—
Billie Melissa,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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Disruption of the board follows the board’s 3-1 vote in September to relocate 23 books in the library’s collection, moving 20 to the adult section and placing three behind the circulation desk, the Idaho Statesman previously reported.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Jan. 2025
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Where to Find Kid-Friendly News Resources There are plenty of podcasts, websites, and magazines that can foster your children’s interest in the news in age-appropriate and engaging ways.—
Ella Cerón,
Parents,
22 Jan. 2025
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Explore great travel deals Smithsonian magazine participates in affiliate link advertising programs.—
Laura Kiniry,
Smithsonian Magazine,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Serial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serial. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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