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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
Amal Clooney arrived on Thursday in a dramatic archival 1995 taffeta dress, complete with a bouffant train and asymmetrical hemline, by the French couturier Jean-Louis Scherrer, while Emma Stone’s custom Louis Vuitton dress featured a twisted bubble hem that gave a vintage-style drape to her gown.
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Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
The details of this flash reveal whether the explosion is asymmetric, which in turn is related to the interior structure of the star, the size of the star and its surface composition.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Although an asymmetrical placement with a single table on one side can add movement and intrigue for a more dynamic look.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Aug. 2025
Ethan’s asymmetrical butterfly dress has a halter neck and a headpiece.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
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Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
The details of this flash reveal whether the explosion is asymmetric, which in turn is related to the interior structure of the star, the size of the star and its surface composition.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Although an asymmetrical placement with a single table on one side can add movement and intrigue for a more dynamic look.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Aug. 2025
Ethan’s asymmetrical butterfly dress has a halter neck and a headpiece.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for asymmetrical
Adjective
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Anthony has an oblique strain that could sideline him for four to six weeks, according to Alex Cora.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Hill was set to participate in parts of practice Wednesday after missing three-plus weeks with an oblique injury; McDaniel said his return has gone well.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Boise State played an uneven first half in Tampa, fumbling twice and committing a huge penalty that gave life to a South Florida touchdown drive.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Aug. 2025
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This isn’t because the devices don’t work, but rather because the NHS has faced barriers like high upfront costs, limited specialist staff and slow, uneven implementation of national guidance.—
Kath Mackay,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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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
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The system used helium as a pressurizing gas, inhibited nitrogen tetroxide for an oxidizer, and a blended hydrazine fuel made up of a mixture of around 50 percent unsymmetrical dimethyl hydrazine and 50 percent anhydrous hydrazine.—
Alex Hollings,
Popular Mechanics,
24 July 2019
Adjective
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This self-protective habit can leave you struggling and the relationship seeming unbalanced and isolating for both partners.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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But once the Big Thing happens in the second episode, the season becomes narratively unbalanced and too unsatisfying.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
23 Aug. 2025
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The kitchen is covered in irregular-size plexiglass mosaic panels, like the inside of a disco ball, and the powder room is a pink diorama straight out of a Kay Thompson song.—
Wendy Goodman,
Curbed,
26 Aug. 2025
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This can be due to factors like slow or irregular updates to federal databases.—
Amy O’Kruk,
CNN Money,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Asymmetrical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asymmetrical. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.
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