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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
Aeterna means everlasting or perpetual, which dovetails with the lore behind the serpent, which is said to represent eternity.
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Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
In the early 1980s, Saint Phalle created a namesake perfume with a bottle featuring a sculpted snake; in turn, Bohan made for Saint Phalle a shimmering gold pantsuit and headpiece inspired by her serpent to wear for the perfume’s launch event (which Warhol hosted).
—Dana Thomas, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2025
The naga, a Sanskrit word for snake or serpent, is an anthropomorphic demigod of sorts that appears in Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain cultures.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 3 Mar. 2025
The rapper completed her look with gold and diamond Le Vian earrings, as well as jeweled serpent cocktail rings.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 10 Feb. 2025
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Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
In the early 1980s, Saint Phalle created a namesake perfume with a bottle featuring a sculpted snake; in turn, Bohan made for Saint Phalle a shimmering gold pantsuit and headpiece inspired by her serpent to wear for the perfume’s launch event (which Warhol hosted).
—Dana Thomas, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2025
The naga, a Sanskrit word for snake or serpent, is an anthropomorphic demigod of sorts that appears in Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain cultures.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 3 Mar. 2025
The rapper completed her look with gold and diamond Le Vian earrings, as well as jeweled serpent cocktail rings.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 10 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for serpent
Noun
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Just a few weeks ago, Pippen encountered a snake inside the place.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
31 May 2025
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Bob Wexler, a local expert birder, will provide information about birds and their habitats. — A wrangler from Gatorland will bring alligators, snakes, lizards and more to the library during a Gatorland Live event at 11 a.m. and noon June 6.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2025
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By then Twain had several reasons to believe that both his favor toward Satan and Olivia’s favor toward God were unreciprocated.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
9 May 2025
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According to tradition, Satan, disguised as a dragon, swallowed St. Margaret whole.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 May 2025
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In an effort to figure out who the traitor on his team is, Ethan Hunt needs the NOC list, which contains the identities of every American spy.—
Mike Ryan,
IndieWire,
27 May 2025
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The Confederacy — traitors — were fighting to keep my ancestors enslaved.—
Hashim Coates,
Denver Post,
5 May 2025
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Venom from snakes in the viper family rips up tissues, causing victims to bleed to death.—
Apoorva Mandavilli,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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According to a study published April 23 in the journal Evolution, some vipers are producing venoms containing fewer and more focused toxins, despite living in extremely varied environments.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
23 Apr. 2025
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Assign a devil’s advocate to challenge views and ensure richer discussions. 6.—
Nuala Walsh,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Mahnaz’s son is a Tasmanian devil spinning his ticking time bomb energy into entrepreneurial pursuits (running a gambling ring at school), bullying classmates and yelling at any adult that interferes with his forcefield.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
22 May 2025
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The 10-episode Exiles comes from a new creative team, with Jason Ning (Lucifer) as showrunner.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
21 May 2025
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Production on the spinoff is set to begin this summer in Los Angeles, with Jason Ning (Lucifer, Mrs. Davis) tapped to serve as showrunner.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
19 May 2025
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“Serpent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serpent. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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