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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
Wrought Studio Irregular Wood Framed Wall Mirror Create a visual focal point in a bedroom, living room, or hallway with this asymmetrical mirror that’s available in black or white.
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Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
The green boots stand out thanks to an asymmetrical toe on a square platform that measures half an inch.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 16 Jan. 2026
Finely shimmering teal seems to be swirling around under asymmetrical metallic trim, creating a uniquely mesmerizing effect.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 15 Jan. 2026
The rear longitudinal double measures 71 inches (180 cm) wide and extends up to 80 inches (203 cm) in asymmetrical length, according to Westfalia's initial specs.
—New Atlas, 14 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for asymmetrical
Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
The green boots stand out thanks to an asymmetrical toe on a square platform that measures half an inch.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 16 Jan. 2026
Finely shimmering teal seems to be swirling around under asymmetrical metallic trim, creating a uniquely mesmerizing effect.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 15 Jan. 2026
The rear longitudinal double measures 71 inches (180 cm) wide and extends up to 80 inches (203 cm) in asymmetrical length, according to Westfalia's initial specs.
—New Atlas, 14 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for asymmetrical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for asymmetrical
Adjective
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Darnold, who was blown out in his playoff debut last year with the Vikings — by the Rams, no less — played through an oblique injury and completed 25 of 36 passes for 346 yards with no turnovers.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Jan. 2026
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Fighting an oblique injury that limited him to only 17 pass attempts last week, the Seahawks will lean on Walker III in attempt to keep Stafford, Nacua and Davante Adams off the field.—
Bill Reinhard,
New York Daily News,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Kuminga then saw a combination of injuries and uneven performances lead to lessened playing time before eventually falling out of the rotation altogether.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Yet access to the advanced financial skills required for these roles remains uneven.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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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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An unbalanced revenue split that sees players receive about 15 to 20 percent of revenues from the Grand Slams, a stark contrast from most sports.—
Torrey Hart,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2026
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An overloaded machine will become unbalanced, and nothing will properly be cleaned.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
14 Jan. 2026
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Set aside to cool and then break into irregular shards and reserve for topping the soup.—
Hailee Catalano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Jan. 2026
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Common symptoms of a cardiac event, like a heart attack, include chest pain or pressure, lightheadedness, heart palpitations and irregular heart rhythms, according to the AHA.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Asymmetrical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asymmetrical. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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