Definition of globulenext
as in bead
the quantity of fluid that falls naturally in one rounded mass fat globules of hot wax dripping onto the table

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Recent Examples of globule At the Great Pyramids of Giza, her arched, golden globule sat near a sphinx similar in size and color, and recently, her silvery, iridescent spire towered over the Saudi Arabian desert. Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 7 Apr. 2026 An actual cosmic void — which can indeed be a billion light-years (or more) across — has nothing to do with dark gas clouds and Bok globules, which are small, nearby clouds of light-blocking matter, particularly at optical wavelengths. Big Think, 26 Mar. 2026 Smaller objects, such as frozen globules of propellant expelled by satellites, whiz through orbit faster than bullets, becoming hazards for astronauts during spacewalks. Stephen Humphries, Christian Science Monitor, 25 Feb. 2026 From above, viewers can observe globules of a strange black fluid congealing, popping, and morphing unexpectedly inside of it. Christy Lange, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for globule
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Noun
  • The colors change to indicate how saturated the beads are, and the dyes used contain hazardous chemicals.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 June 2026
  • Combine gemstones, modern French tips, and your favorite team flag surrounded by beads for the win.
    Amanda Le, InStyle, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • Throughout the week, nightstands tend to collect books, cups, charging cords, and the occasional water ring and glob of lotion residue, too.
    Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 16 June 2026
  • Instead of being rolled, the enchiladas are stacked with slivers of tortilla, then topped with the familiar glob of cheese.
    Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026
Noun
  • The most seductive is a spectacular piece called the Untamed, which physically embodies the jeweler’s sensibilities in an 18-karat-white-gold strand of ivy with diamond leaves interspersed with tiny rock-crystal dew droplets.
    Jill Newman, Robb Report, 18 June 2026
  • Unlike conventional pumps, which rely on mechanical components to physically push fluid through a system, the LIMA pump uses electromagnetic forces acting on a droplet of liquid metal to create motion.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 12 June 2026
Noun
  • For shoppers comparing options, the cheaper menu items at the same studios include standard IV drips and Restore’s $79 NAD+ bundle.
    Allison Palmer Updated June 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2026
  • Truly excellent drip coffee makers for the multiple mugs a day crowd from Technivorm, coffee grinders from Oxo, and travel cups from Zojirushi.
    Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 June 2026

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“Globule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/globule. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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