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or asymmetric
as in oblique
having two sides or halves that are not the same; not symmetrical
She wore a striking dress with an asymmetrical neckline.
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Recent Examples of asymmetrical
That money would be better spent, as military experts have long said, on asymmetric weapons like mines given that Taiwan’s ports and air bases would be the main targets for China’s initial air and missile campaign.
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Lyle Goldstein, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
The ethereal look involved a dazzling asymmetrical gold corset that flaunted Kardashian's curves, accented with white details, including a tulle skirt with gold embellishments.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Many of the boys have mullets; several of the girls have asymmetrical ponytails.
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
Often highlighting the unique features of one’s face, like Yara Shahidi’s curls lifting her gorgeous cheekbones, or Kerry Washington’s gentle yet asymmetrical cut, adding tone and depth to her face.
—Essence, 21 Oct. 2025
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Lyle Goldstein, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
The ethereal look involved a dazzling asymmetrical gold corset that flaunted Kardashian's curves, accented with white details, including a tulle skirt with gold embellishments.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Many of the boys have mullets; several of the girls have asymmetrical ponytails.
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
Often highlighting the unique features of one’s face, like Yara Shahidi’s curls lifting her gorgeous cheekbones, or Kerry Washington’s gentle yet asymmetrical cut, adding tone and depth to her face.
—Essence, 21 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for asymmetrical
Adjective
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Following that injury, speculation landed on Springer suffering an oblique injury, though the team did not reveal specifics.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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The offense looked lost when Roman Anthony went down with an oblique injury in early September.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The early days of the season have been decidedly uneven.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Special features include their grippy Vibram outsoles, cushiony FloatPro Foam pods, and extra underfoot protection against rocks and uneven terrain.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Fuels such as nitrogen tetroxide and unsymmetrical dimethylhydrazine are toxic and corrosive, while liquid hydrogen and oxygen must be stored at extremely low temperatures, posing risks of leakage, brittleness in metals, and explosive vaporization.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
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Under his cap, everything around his eyes sweats; his smile is crooked but near constant, his beard half-shaven and unsymmetrical.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
11 Aug. 2021
Adjective
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Your height is determined by a combination of genes (traits passed down in families) and environmental factors, such as an unbalanced diet, malnutrition, economic status, and certain conditions.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
1 Nov. 2025
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These high rates compound the risks tied to an unbalanced grid.—
Lora Myers,
Oc Register,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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For a comprehensive guide, see my book Primal Intelligence, but as a quick start, cast your eyes around for something (or someone) weird, irregular, anomalous.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
3 Nov. 2025
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The former is a heart condition involving an irregular heartbeat.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Asymmetrical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asymmetrical. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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