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1
as in serial
appearing in parts or numbers that follow regularly
the long novel was filmed for television as an episodic movie that was shown over the course of five evenings
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as in sporadic
lacking in steadiness or regularity of occurrence
malaria is characterized by episodic attacks of chills and fever that coincide with mass destruction of blood cells
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Recent Examples of episodic
Streamers tend to favor the one-long-storyline approach — serialized rather than episodic — and because of that our understanding of television’s potential has eroded.
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Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025
By Billie Schwab Dunn Pop Culture and Entertainment Reporter
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After it was announced that the Harry Potter universe was gearing up for a return in the form of episodic television, fans have been eagerly awaiting any updates.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 26 Jan. 2025
This year, the selection committee, chaired by USC professor and Academy Vice President Howard Rodman, reviewed 42 films and 66 episodic series adaptations to determine the finalists.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 22 Jan. 2025
While none of these sequels has a strong plot, this one is the most obviously held together by tape and glue, and the episodic structure makes House of Frankenstein feel longer than its 70-minute run time.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 17 Jan. 2025
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Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025
By Billie Schwab Dunn Pop Culture and Entertainment Reporter
0
After it was announced that the Harry Potter universe was gearing up for a return in the form of episodic television, fans have been eagerly awaiting any updates.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 26 Jan. 2025
This year, the selection committee, chaired by USC professor and Academy Vice President Howard Rodman, reviewed 42 films and 66 episodic series adaptations to determine the finalists.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 22 Jan. 2025
While none of these sequels has a strong plot, this one is the most obviously held together by tape and glue, and the episodic structure makes House of Frankenstein feel longer than its 70-minute run time.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for episodic
Adjective
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The prequel has been flashing back to a young Dexter Morgan (played by Patrick Gibson) to provide his origin story on becoming the serial killer inhabited by Hall in present day.—
Jackie Strause,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Feb. 2025
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Take it from someone who was married to a serial cheater.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Broader and border disputes Not only have different interest groups and political actors used maps of the region to put forth competing geopolitical claims, but maps have also played a central role in sporadic efforts to establish peace in the region.—
Christine Leuenberger,
The Conversation,
7 Feb. 2025
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FRBs are sporadic, intense flashes of radio wave energy that can be brighter than entire galaxies.—
John Loeffler,
Space.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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In an effort to onboard users, Tubi was running a free livestream for the championship game, —which ended in a victory for the Eagles—but things didn’t exactly go swimmingly, with multiple users reporting intermittent buffering issues and freezes.—
Dimitar 'Mix' Mihov,
Forbes,
10 Feb. 2025
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However, intermittent fasting comes with major potential health risks for people with conditions such as kidney disease, diabetes, and cancer.—
Laura Dorwart,
Verywell Health,
7 Feb. 2025
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For those on a budget For those who drink coffee all day For espresso lovers Coffee pot alternatives For those on a budget Amazon Basic 5-cup coffee pot: $19.99 (Amazon ) The Amazon Basic five-cup coffee pot is a no-frills, ultra-affordable coffee pot, ideal for the occasional coffee drinker.—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
15 Feb. 2025
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Amy regularly visits, taking her grandpa out for lunch or the occasional beer.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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Security solutions such as weapons screening and video surveillance can serve as deterrents to any potential threat, but effective strategies also include intelligence-sharing among law enforcement partners and awareness of irregular behavior by all attendees.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Enzymes have complex, irregular shapes that are made up of hundreds of amino acids.—
Sam Pellock,
The Conversation,
13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Release date, cast, more Queen Latifah, Adrien Brody, Kerry Washington, more stars flock to Thom Browne's NYFW show 'Really bummed out:' Beverly Ortega explains sudden departure from 'The Bachelor' When is WorldPride Music Festival 2025?—
Anthony Robledo,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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Written and directed by Dylan Southern and adapted from the book Grief Is the Thing With Feathers by Max Porter, the new film follows a father (Cumberbatch) and his two sons (Richard and Henry Boxall) who are struggling to cope with the sudden loss of their wife and mother.—
Lily Ford,
The Hollywood Reporter,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Episodic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/episodic. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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