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as in cryptic
having an often intentionally veiled or uncertain meaning
the poet's elliptical style is such that the reader often senses that an allusion is being made—but to what exactly?
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as in concise
marked by the use of few words to convey much information or meaning
his elliptical replies can seem rude to some people, but that's just his way
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Recent Examples of elliptical
Following the flyby, 2026 GD will continue along a 644-day elliptical path that takes it beyond the orbit of Mars before careening back towards the sun.
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2026
One of its current projects is a high elliptical orbit satellite constellation for Earth observation of solar storms and space weather.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
However, the elliptical is a great low-impact exercise for improving cardiovascular fitness and joint health.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 6 Apr. 2026
The Orion capsule separated from the rocket's upper stage to enter a highly elliptical orbit around Earth.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2026
One of its current projects is a high elliptical orbit satellite constellation for Earth observation of solar storms and space weather.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
However, the elliptical is a great low-impact exercise for improving cardiovascular fitness and joint health.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 6 Apr. 2026
The Orion capsule separated from the rocket's upper stage to enter a highly elliptical orbit around Earth.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elliptical
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Simultaneously, the solo careers of fellow Pornographers Neko Case and Dan Bejar had begun to take flight—Case as maybe the greatest country torch singer of her generation, and Bejar in his cryptic Leonard Cohen-adjacent auteur mode as Destroyer.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Pitchfork,
8 Apr. 2026
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There’s a mysterious new leader of EON (ExtraOrdinary Observation and Neutralization), according to a cryptic summary.—
Entertainment Weekly,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Apr. 2026
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The ring features a 12-carat, oval Ceylon sapphire at its center surrounded by a halo of 14 diamonds set in 18k white gold—by anyone’s eye, a beautiful piece.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
9 Mar. 2026
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Oval Glass Doors That front door with an oval glass inset?—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
22 Feb. 2026
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This new rule affords clear and concise considerations for both independent professionals and small businesses to build independence and economic growth, pursue risks, yet avoid regulatory and legal reprisal while doing so.—
Jennifer Oliver Oconnell,
Oc Register,
6 Apr. 2026
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Fuentes offers a more concise gloss.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Bieber has had clashes with the paparazzi, and has sent ambiguous messages over social media hinting at his sorrow.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2026
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While data centers represent tangible ways in which AI is changing our lives, the more abstract and ambiguous fears are coming to a boil, as well.—
Lorena O’Neil,
Rolling Stone,
16 Apr. 2026
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After a brief pursuit, the teen ran away.—
Ash-har Quraishi,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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That the timing, however brief, was exact.—
Stephanie Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
15 Apr. 2026
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Set dark green pieces aside separately.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Apr. 2026
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Thanks to its high altitude and exceptionally dark skies, this location offers stunning views of the Milky Way and countless stars.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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The judge considered hundreds of pages of evidence and testimony from San Diego officials, homeowners and their lawyers and determined that the city had not met the burden for what is called summary adjudication in any of the five causes of actions.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Such rights obviously do not include summary execution at sea.—
Mary Ellen O'Connell,
The Conversation,
4 Sep. 2025
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The quartet refused to give interviews and press releases were obscure and offered little information.—
David Harris,
SPIN,
15 Apr. 2026
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Others, like Harvilicz, are more obscure but still wield consequential powers.—
Doug Bock Clark,
ProPublica,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Elliptical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elliptical. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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