as in undulant
rising and falling in a wavelike pattern
The undulating terrain was difficult to traverse on foot.
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to move or be shaped like waves
undulating hills an undulating surface
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Recent Examples of undulating
Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
See Demi Moore, whose ultra-long hair was styled into silky, undulating waves that radiated health at the Governors Awards on las tweek.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 24 Nov. 2024
That’s about to change with the establishment of the Pocket Peak AVA—a wine-growing region within the valley defined by its steep, undulating hills and volcanic and gravelly loam soils—expected in fall 2025.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Nov. 2024
Mayer drew parallels between Lindor’s undulating journey this year, and his own.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2024
As the sun set on the 85th-floor model residence, the undulating glass orbs of Silvio Mondino Studio’s Dòry chandelier emitted a warm glow in the home’s main room.
—Mel Studach, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
Each room—including most of the bathrooms—has large windows overlooking the undulating landscape.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2024
The tapestry is edged with blue at the top and bottom and features an undulating line of the same color that appears to slither across the top quarter.
—Alicia Ault, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Oct. 2024
The flacons’ wavy form evokes the Venice Lagoon and Bottega Veneta’s undulating design.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
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The answer was custom cabinets designed to feel more like a bedroom dresser, with undulating tile from Fornace Brioni, and inviting counter stools by Aristeu Pires from Sossego Design in Toyine Sellers fabric.
—Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
See Demi Moore, whose ultra-long hair was styled into silky, undulating waves that radiated health at the Governors Awards on las tweek.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 24 Nov. 2024
That’s about to change with the establishment of the Pocket Peak AVA—a wine-growing region within the valley defined by its steep, undulating hills and volcanic and gravelly loam soils—expected in fall 2025.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Nov. 2024
Mayer drew parallels between Lindor’s undulating journey this year, and his own.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2024
As the sun set on the 85th-floor model residence, the undulating glass orbs of Silvio Mondino Studio’s Dòry chandelier emitted a warm glow in the home’s main room.
—Mel Studach, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
Each room—including most of the bathrooms—has large windows overlooking the undulating landscape.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2024
The tapestry is edged with blue at the top and bottom and features an undulating line of the same color that appears to slither across the top quarter.
—Alicia Ault, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Oct. 2024
The flacons’ wavy form evokes the Venice Lagoon and Bottega Veneta’s undulating design.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undulating
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Across its emerald landscape there is an undulant sea of simple white religious symbols that mark the final resting place of those who served their country with honor and gallantry and an impressive blend of quiet patriotism.Thomas Farragher, BostonGlobe.com, 26 May 2023
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The sobrasada sits on a slab of black terrazzo perched on a pedestal, a straight-sided block of scoopable spiced sausage the color of red ochre whose surface is an undulant landscape.Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2023
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According to Gregory, fluctuating temperatures in the area has caused all ice surfaces to be unstable.Dawn Sawyer, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
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Travelers rarely know why prices are fluctuating or if their data is being used against them.Natalie Campisi, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Her hair, styled by Jesus Guerrero, was in a loose, wavy blowout.Charna Flam, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Dyson’s Cyber Monday 2024 Hair Deals Dyson’s Cyber Monday deals are a beautiful thing, shaving $100 off unparalleled tools for drying and styling straight, wavy, curly, and coily hair.Jenny Berg, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
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Cyclists can carve through the countryside on routes that loop around famed Sun Moon Lake, or push through the rolling hills of the Nantou Route.Alexandra Gillespie, Outside Online, 16 Dec. 2024
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Wayne and Karen live in Livonia, NY, in a Victorian home with a view of rolling fields, deer, and greenhouses.Anna Noyes, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2024
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Blazy succeeds Virginie Viard, who exited Chanel last June after an uneven five-year tenure.WWD, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024
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However, private organizations often lack regulatory mandates to enforce consistent practices, leading to uneven adoption of basic measures.Tony Bradley, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Together, their inversion of Afro-Portuguese rhythms fill the mind with images of sweltering deserts, humid forests, and of course, the vibrating walls of the club, morphing and expanding ever outward into something new.Pitchfork, Pitchfork, 5 Dec. 2024
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Not literal strings, of course — but tiny loops or snippets of vibrating energy.Tom Siegfried, Discover Magazine, 29 Nov. 2024
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Strong to very strong shaking was felt near the earthquake's epicenter, according to a USGS intensity map, with Carson City and Reno seeing light to moderate shaking.Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Navajo Nation Council Delegate Carl Slater was shaking his head at the four states' objections.Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
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Residents in Sacramento saw ornaments on a Christmas tree sway, water sloshing in a swimming pool, and a computer swaying for a few seconds, according to the Los Angeles Times.Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Of course, plop that island somewhere near the Equator and a warm, tingly feeling is almost guaranteed to follow from the radiant sun and swaying palms.Kathryn Romeyn, Architectural Digest, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Undulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undulating. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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