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 shirt's three-quarter sleeves were perfect for showcasing her stacks of Bulgari serpentine cuffs.
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Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Universal ran one of the Hollywood Drift trains twice along the serpentine hillside track without riders during the media preview.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
But did his serpentine moves come at an emotional cost?
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Feb. 2026
Interiors celebrate promiscuity, and the serpentine symbol that marks the entrance hall carpet can be spotted on the jewelry of staff uniforms.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
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Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Universal ran one of the Hollywood Drift trains twice along the serpentine hillside track without riders during the media preview.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
But did his serpentine moves come at an emotional cost?
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Feb. 2026
Interiors celebrate promiscuity, and the serpentine symbol that marks the entrance hall carpet can be spotted on the jewelry of staff uniforms.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for serpentine
Recent Examples of Synonyms for serpentine
Adjective
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Even the entrance is enveloping—a winding, sheltered, dark wooden path that smells like intense relaxation and essential oils.—
Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
23 Apr. 2026
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Climb the 199 winding steps to the top, where you’ll be rewarded with panoramic views of the Delaware Bay, the Atlantic Ocean, and Cape May Point State Park.—
Carlianne Brennan,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The hotel itself—sleekly renovated by Kyoto architect Shiro Miura—is hidden behind traditional dark wood and curved roof tiles.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 May 2026
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The species, known for its distinctive bluish-gray coat and curved horns, disappeared just decades after it was first scientifically classified.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Lungs of Mother Earth's windpipe, constructed of twisted wood, extends skyward above the lungs.—
Isadora Pennington,
AJC.com,
1 May 2026
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The star opted for a jaw-dropping gown by Ashi Studio that featured an ivory corseted bodice adorned with twisted tendrils of dark hair.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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“Serpentine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serpentine. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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