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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
Elsewhere, dual islands and black cabinetry highlight the spacious kitchen that flows into a family room featuring an asymmetrical wood-and-stone fireplace.
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2025
The Contor is a futuristic take on the Arc—a style with asymmetric tapered legs and twisted side and inseams.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
Over the past several years, Taiwan’s political and military leadership has agreed to an asymmetric defensive strategy and aligned the Taiwanese military’s doctrine, force structure, and spending decisions around it.
—Philip H. Gordon, Foreign Affairs, 22 Sep. 2025
And then there was Jason Wu’s new collection of asymmetrical skirts in light colors and skirts of various lengths.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2025
The Contor is a futuristic take on the Arc—a style with asymmetric tapered legs and twisted side and inseams.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
Over the past several years, Taiwan’s political and military leadership has agreed to an asymmetric defensive strategy and aligned the Taiwanese military’s doctrine, force structure, and spending decisions around it.
—Philip H. Gordon, Foreign Affairs, 22 Sep. 2025
And then there was Jason Wu’s new collection of asymmetrical skirts in light colors and skirts of various lengths.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for asymmetrical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for asymmetrical
Adjective
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The 49ers are 4-2 but can’t run the ball effectively and quarterbacks Brock Purdy (turf toe) and Mac Jones (knee, oblique) are hobbling.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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Two other names on the injury report for Buffalo are tight end Dalton Kincaid (oblique, questionable) and wide receiver/kick returner Curtis Samuel (neck/ribs, questionable).—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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After years of uneven results, prospects at main camp gave an indication that this season might be different.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Geographic and demographic disparities The uneven distribution of EV charging infrastructure is a huge challenge.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 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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Terry Francona The manager did not get his team to a victory in the unbalanced series, but his ability to return from a year off from the game to deliver a playoff spot to the Red for the first time since 2020 is impressive.—
Tim Crowley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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If your microbiome is unbalanced between beneficial and harmful microbes, probiotics can help introduce healthy microbes back into your body.—
Isabel Vasquez RD LDN,
Health,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In some cases, Ursuța has fused and cut tubes of glass into irregular, patterned surfaces.—
Jerry Saltz,
Vulture,
10 Oct. 2025
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Fish oil supplements may not help your heart and could increase the risk of irregular heart rhythms.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Asymmetrical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asymmetrical. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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