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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 look featured an asymmetrical jacket with personalized gold bijoux buttons, one of which appears to be an eye, as well as matching gloves, Christian Louboutin pumps and a large white hat by Stephen Jones.
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Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
Each of the asymmetrical stones used in the brooches, which were individually polished and finished, were cut specifically for the drawing of the creation with 18-karat yellow gold prongs screwed in to protect the fragile stone tableaus.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 12 June 2026
The bubble hoodies, off-the-shoulder pullover, and denim skorts are $25, while the asymmetric fashion tops are $15.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
This lends itself well to layered, asymmetric hairstyles that bring softness and movement to the face.
—Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 12 June 2026
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Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
Each of the asymmetrical stones used in the brooches, which were individually polished and finished, were cut specifically for the drawing of the creation with 18-karat yellow gold prongs screwed in to protect the fragile stone tableaus.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 12 June 2026
The bubble hoodies, off-the-shoulder pullover, and denim skorts are $25, while the asymmetric fashion tops are $15.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
This lends itself well to layered, asymmetric hairstyles that bring softness and movement to the face.
—Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 12 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for asymmetrical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for asymmetrical
Adjective
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Raleigh has a right oblique strain.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Baldwin has been on the IL since May 19 with an oblique strain.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Stowers getting regular first base work Stowers is beginning to produce after his season got off to an uneven start following to a pair of hamstring injuries in spring training.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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The president says market gains helped guide his push to reach a deal with Iran, even as critics warn that stocks are an uneven measure of national interest.—
Cat Zakrzewski,
Washington Post,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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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.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
24 Dec. 2025
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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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This isn't just about attempting to change the color of the blooms; unbalanced soil (too acidic or too alkaline) can cause the flowers to turn brown.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
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Choosing the wrong rug size or layout can make a room feel awkward and unbalanced.—
Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
10 June 2026
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The demonstrations in Rome a day after a new set of European Union rules came into effect governing how each of the bloc's 27 member states will deal with irregular migration and asylum seekers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 June 2026
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Cycle syncing also doesn’t translate cleanly for women on hormonal birth control, which suppresses the natural cycle, or for those in perimenopause, when phases become irregular.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 June 2026
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“Asymmetrical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asymmetrical. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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