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
When in it, a woman wore her bones patched onto the fabric of her sinuous black form.
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Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
The cushions will stay bouncy thanks to sinuous springs that prevent sagging over time.
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Christina Shepherd McGuire,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
The seamless integration of old and new feels stealthy, and a touch subversive, a doubling-down on the museum’s approach to time as nonlinear, sinuous and delightfully slippery.
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Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
The Baignoire has been covered with the Clous de Paris motif, bringing an edgy, angular touch to the signature sinuous curves.
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Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
14 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for sinuous
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
The cushions will stay bouncy thanks to sinuous springs that prevent sagging over time.
—
Christina Shepherd McGuire,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
The seamless integration of old and new feels stealthy, and a touch subversive, a doubling-down on the museum’s approach to time as nonlinear, sinuous and delightfully slippery.
—
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
The Baignoire has been covered with the Clous de Paris motif, bringing an edgy, angular touch to the signature sinuous curves.
—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
14 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for sinuous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sinuous
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Using original photographs, and input from the Pourtout archives, the restoration team reversed the ungainly Saoutchik body modifications, and the curved windshield and twin rear-window design returned.
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Flat composite panels transform into curved blades The new method uses 4D printing, which means materials can change shape after they are made.
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But what once looked like a potential breakout career in San Francisco has instead become a winding journey through multiple organizations, with the latest chapter ending after a short stay in the Dodgers' system.
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As such, the show takes you on a winding journey of France’s influential craftsmanship and its impact on America via archival looks, dazzling objects, and more modern creations.
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Caruso’s five-star resort at Rosewood Miramar Beach includes a staircase similar to one of Williams’s and a pool with serpentine edges that’s inspired by the one Williams built for a Palm Springs resort.
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Have the belt system inspected soon because if the serpentine belt fails completely, important engine components may stop working and engine damage could occur.
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Previously, there was about a 2-inch dropoff on either sideline behind the benches, which posed a risk of a twisted ankle if a player ran too far out of bounds.
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Deep in the 531,148-acre Nantahala National Forest stands a towering and twisted hemlock that appears to be dead, but is very much alive on the inside with a colony of bats.
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“Sinuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sinuous. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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