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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
The asymmetrical neckline adds some personality, while the wide-leg pants keep things breezy and comfortable.
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Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
The season brings a variety of feminine silhouettes to the forefront, including Zimmermann’s off-the-shoulder peplum top, capri pants and skirts with asymmetrical hems.
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Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
The entire unit is made of wood to give it a more rustic feel while the asymmetrical roof adds a touch of modern style.
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Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
The swimsuit featured a plunging neckline, asymmetrical waist cutouts and thin wraparound straps that accentuated her figure.
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Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for asymmetrical
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
The season brings a variety of feminine silhouettes to the forefront, including Zimmermann’s off-the-shoulder peplum top, capri pants and skirts with asymmetrical hems.
—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
The entire unit is made of wood to give it a more rustic feel while the asymmetrical roof adds a touch of modern style.
—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
The swimsuit featured a plunging neckline, asymmetrical waist cutouts and thin wraparound straps that accentuated her figure.
—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for asymmetrical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for asymmetrical
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Mayfield, who turned 31 in April, appeared on the Bucs’ injury report 10 out of 18 weeks with issues that spanned his foot, toe, knee, right biceps, oblique and right shoulder.
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Altuve did not go on a minor-league rehab assignment before returning from his oblique injury.
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If visible pores or uneven texture is a concern for you at all, this primer is the ultimate solution.
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As with that earlier boom-and-bust cycle, the AI landscape is likely to yield uneven outcomes, according to Qian Wang, global head of capital market research at Vanguard, and senior global economist Kevin Khang.
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The unsymmetrical appearance of the gas and dust lanes in Dracula's Chivito in this stunning Hubbleimage indicates that dynamic processes are occurring within the disk as its morphology is gradually shaped by interactions with its surroundings.
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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.
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The result is a system that is increasingly incoherent and unbalanced.
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In most cases, these insects feed on unbalanced diets, such as blood, plant sap, and grain, which tend to lack essential nutrients such as amino acids and vitamins that the endosymbiont provides.
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Industry-specific risk factors driving the crisis include financial precarity—irregular income, lack of benefits, job insecurity—touring conditions, performance pressure, workplace culture and identity fusion.
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Quakes can leave trees standing at irregular angles, uproot them entirely, and disturb their drainage patterns.
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“Asymmetrical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asymmetrical. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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