as in serialized
appearing in parts or numbers that follow regularly
"Uncle Tom's Cabin" first appeared as a serial novel from 1851 to 1852
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as in periodical
a publication that appears at regular intervals
the university library has a vast collection of serials
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Recent Examples of serial
Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 29 May 2025
The song will serve as the opening theme song for Smoke, a series about a detective and an arson investigator in pursuit of a pair of serial arsonists.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 29 May 2025
Katie Rife, EW.com, 15 Feb. 2025
On the dial, Aimee’s sermons would coexist alongside studio serials such as The Green Hornet and Superman.
—Claire Hoffman, Rolling Stone, 20 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
The streamer has greenlit a drama starring Liev Schreiber, Zazie Beetz and Stephen Graham that tracks the face-off between a homicide detective and a serial killer.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 29 May 2025
The song will serve as the opening theme song for Smoke, a series about a detective and an arson investigator in pursuit of a pair of serial arsonists.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 29 May 2025
Noun
While Star Wars has historically borrowed its tone from B-movies and swashbuckling serials, Rogue One brought a new, more serious approach to its subject matter.
—Katie Rife, EW.com, 15 Feb. 2025
On the dial, Aimee’s sermons would coexist alongside studio serials such as The Green Hornet and Superman.
—Claire Hoffman, Rolling Stone, 20 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for serial
Noun
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The newspapers and higher education periodicals are fixated on the current conflict between President Trump and some universities, most notably the escalating fight between the administration and Harvard.—
Jeffrey Herbst,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2025
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Four types of green flashes are recorded in the Farmer’s Almanac, which the American periodical describes as inferior mirage, mock mirage, subduct flashes, and green ray.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Discover Magazine,
28 May 2025
Noun
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Authorities were able to track down the suspect thanks to fingerprints on the bag covering the woman and a scrap of a tent like ones provided to people without shelter, the newspaper said.—
Colleen Barry,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
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The insert, titled Il Foglio AI, was almost immediately covered by newspapers around the world.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2025
Noun
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Start a Print-On-Demand Side Job Design simple products, like tote bags, journals, t-shirts, and sell them online.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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What the younger Seed found, accompanied by memories from her mother’s colleagues, was a rich archive of adventurous work and personal expression: photos, journals, contact sheets, Super8 film, audio pieces and a trove of interviews.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
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From dropping chart-topping solo singles to racking up awards from around the world, alongside new projects like his own photo book, unexpected duets, and charity donations, V’s military service period still managed to be a springboard for creativity and generosity.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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In his book, Harry laid bare embarrassing details about the House of Windsor and wrote candidly of his sibling rivalry with William, heir to the British throne.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
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Southern Living magazine said its readers voted The Crab Trap as the No. 1 seafood joint in the South, McClatchy News reported in April.—
Simone Jasper,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
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In writing and composing 24 Hr Sports, El Michels Affair were inspired by the fashion and graphic design of ‘80s and ‘90s Sports Illustrated magazines, MF DOOM’s Special Herbs series, and gospel music in the style of Pastor T.L. Barrett.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
2 June 2025
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“Serial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serial. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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