as in curved
marked by a long series of irregular curves
the river flowed in a sinuous path through the lush valley
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Recent Examples of sinuous
The 23-time Grand Slam champion and Wyn Beauty founder wore a custom gown by Moncler, which featured a sinuous sheer panel on the skirt.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 6 May 2025
Then there is the sinuous lavishness of the Zoot suit that emerged from Harlem in the 1940s.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 4 May 2025
These sinuous visual narratives play with scale, as larger figures seem to be emoting in the present while others appear ghostlike.
—Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
His goal was breathtaking — a sinuous run and then a shot that was not just beautifully placed but executed in a way (taken early, minimal backlift) that left Yann Sommer, the Inter goalkeeper, rooted.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 2 May 2025
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 6 May 2025
Then there is the sinuous lavishness of the Zoot suit that emerged from Harlem in the 1940s.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 4 May 2025
These sinuous visual narratives play with scale, as larger figures seem to be emoting in the present while others appear ghostlike.
—Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
His goal was breathtaking — a sinuous run and then a shot that was not just beautifully placed but executed in a way (taken early, minimal backlift) that left Yann Sommer, the Inter goalkeeper, rooted.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sinuous
Adjective
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Newton’s path to jewelry making involved a winding international road.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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After the afternoon prayers, the thunderstorm fading into the distance, a group of girls takes a winding cobblestone path through a thin area of woods and approaches a greenhouse.—
Lindsey McGinnis,
Christian Science Monitor,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Some leaf-mining insects make distinct patterns, like squiggles or serpentine shapes, while others make irregular blotches, like this species.—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
8 May 2025
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Nichols Canyon is navigated by a serpentine road that climbs into the mountains above Hollywood and is home to some pretty spectacular dwellings.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
6 May 2025
Adjective
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There is a twisted texture that is quite dynamic, while still being compelling enough for everyday wear.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
23 May 2025
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An attempt to streamline that story line would render Elden Ring not unlike Game of Thrones: a dark, twisted fantasy narrative where death rules over all.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
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“Sinuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sinuous. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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