concentric
adjective
con·cen·tric
kən-ˈsen-trik 
ˌkän-
1
: having a common center
concentric circles
the concentric layers of the wedding cake
2
: having a common axis : coaxial
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Spread some of the frosting smoothly over the top, and if desired swirl the frosting with the back of a soup spoon to form a concentric circle.
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Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2025
Cut the eggplant into halves and place the rounds in concentric circles around the outside edge of the lettuce, leaving the center empty.
—Randy Graham, Oc Register, 11 Aug. 2025
Start with three concentric circles: search firms that specialize in board placement; peer directors, such as those in alumni groups, professional director associations, etc.; and allies with proximity, such as your auditor, your company board, general counsel, investors and private-equity firms.
—Marie Holive, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
The cooled rods are put into 17-ft-tall (5-m) steel and concrete cylinders with multiple inner layers, concentric seals, and shock absorbers.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 28 Dec. 2024
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Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2025
Cut the eggplant into halves and place the rounds in concentric circles around the outside edge of the lettuce, leaving the center empty.
—Randy Graham, Oc Register, 11 Aug. 2025
Start with three concentric circles: search firms that specialize in board placement; peer directors, such as those in alumni groups, professional director associations, etc.; and allies with proximity, such as your auditor, your company board, general counsel, investors and private-equity firms.
—Marie Holive, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
The cooled rods are put into 17-ft-tall (5-m) steel and concrete cylinders with multiple inner layers, concentric seals, and shock absorbers.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 28 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for concentric
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“Concentric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/concentric. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.
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concentric
adjective
con·cen·tric
kən-ˈsen-trik
(ˈ)kän-
: having a common center
concentric circles
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concentric
adjective
con·cen·tric
kən-ˈsen-trik, (ˈ)kän-
: having a common center
concentric circles
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