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Related: What's the difference between a total solar eclipse and an annular solar eclipse?
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Jamie Carter, Space.com, 5 Oct. 2025
The next solar eclipse after Monday’s is an annular solar eclipse on Feb. 17, 2026.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
There are four types of solar eclipses: total, annular, partial and hybrid.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 29 Mar. 2025
Another annular solar eclipse will arrive on February 17, 2026.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
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Jamie Carter, Space.com, 5 Oct. 2025
The next solar eclipse after Monday’s is an annular solar eclipse on Feb. 17, 2026.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
There are four types of solar eclipses: total, annular, partial and hybrid.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 29 Mar. 2025
Another annular solar eclipse will arrive on February 17, 2026.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for annular
Adjective
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Engineering a circular blade lifecycle Despite the expansion in wind energy, major challenges remain primarily related to the design and manufacture of wind turbine blades.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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Its circular design enables easier end-of-life recycling—a rare accomplishment for performance membranes.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Whether decked out in clusters of large spherical blossoms or enchanting lacecap flowers, there’s a perfect hydrangea for nearly every yard—whether drenched in sun or cloaked in shade—and every gardener's personality.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
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The sponge is spherical in shape and is covered in tiny hooks that trap prey, the marine researchers said.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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One thing that particularly drew his interest was the idea of discoidal aircraft – what are more popularly known as flying saucers.—
David Szondy,
New Atlas,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Some target the hair follicles or scalp specifically—like alopecia areata and discoid lupus erythematosus—while others (such as thyroid disease) affect another part of the body and can cause hair loss as one of many symptoms, Dr. Lo Sicco explains.—
Krissy Brady,
SELF,
5 Mar. 2024
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Opah are discoid fish, meaning they are shaped like large discs.—
oregonlive,
oregonlive,
15 July 2021
Adjective
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Andys has outdoor balcony seating or, inside, cozy blue-velvet banquettes under a cluster of globular light fixtures.—
Maya Kachroo-Levine,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Nov. 2025
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Open star clusters are much less dense than their globular counterparts and a pair of binoculars with a lower magnification allows for a more comprehensive view.—
Harry Bennett,
Space.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Annular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annular. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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