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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 full New Balance look is completed with a walk-on asymmetric zip jacket outfitted with zipper cuffs and shoulder pads in homage to Paris, the world’s fashion capital.
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Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Mythos and its private release also tilt the scales temporarily in the favor of cybersecurity defenses which balances out some of the asymmetric disadvantages that defenders face.
—Bob Zukis, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The asymmetrical cathedral showcases a mix of architectural styles and is especially famous for its richly detailed, almost lacelike Gothic facade.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
In addition to scarf tops, asymmetrical hems are having a moment, which is exactly how this Reformation set ended up on the list.
—Morgan Evans, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for asymmetrical
Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Mythos and its private release also tilt the scales temporarily in the favor of cybersecurity defenses which balances out some of the asymmetric disadvantages that defenders face.
—Bob Zukis, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The asymmetrical cathedral showcases a mix of architectural styles and is especially famous for its richly detailed, almost lacelike Gothic facade.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
In addition to scarf tops, asymmetrical hems are having a moment, which is exactly how this Reformation set ended up on the list.
—Morgan Evans, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for asymmetrical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for asymmetrical
Adjective
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Right fielder Kerry Carpenter (shoulder) returned as a DH on Sunday, and second baseman Gleyber Torres (oblique) should not be far behind, potentially sparking the offense.—
Levi Weaver,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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Suárez, who missed 25 games with a mild left oblique strain, homered off Dylan Dodd in the seventh, his fourth homer of the season.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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While this novel is at times engaging and even includes one surprising turn, much is uneven – either predictable or requiring a huge suspension of disbelief.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
4 June 2026
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An InStyle tester, who has combination skin with uneven tone and fine lines, was impressed with the cream’s thick, cushiony texture, and experienced zero flaking when using it with tretinoin.—
Jenny Berg,
InStyle,
4 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
Adjective
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The oversized conferences, unbalanced schedules, off-field economics and changing attitudes about the postseason demand it.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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This Professional mode experience confirms that the Bravia 9 II seems ready to both show off what its panel can do without pictures looking overblown and unbalanced, and cater for enthusiasts who like to see content looking as it was designed to look by its creators.—
John Archer,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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Symptoms such as stunting, discolored foliage, leaf vein discoloration, and irregular growth commonly occur along with leaf curling.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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The bedroom, on a corner of the building, was the shape of an irregular quadrangle.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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“Asymmetrical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asymmetrical. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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