cirques

Definition of cirquesnext
plural of cirque
as in circles
something with a perfectly round circumference the harvest moon was a glowing cirque in autumn sky

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Noun
  • Gathering spaces throughout the property offer learning, reflection and spiritual experiences, and the studio often hosts events like drum circles and sound baths.
    Belinda Luksic, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
  • Tongues set to wagging about whether the iconic bad boss at its center was really based on legendary Vogue editor Anna Wintour — in some circles, anyway.
    Staff Author, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Interestingly, supercomputer simulations revealed that a dolphin’s propulsion is driven by the formation of massive, powerful vortex rings.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 May 2026
  • Each performance rings true with an emotional intelligence that’s embedded throughout the script.
    David Opie, IndieWire, 4 May 2026
Noun
  • Here, concrete and granite orbs (and even bowling balls) echo rounded plants such as ornamental kales and coleus topiaries.
    Midwest Living, Midwest Living, 22 Apr. 2026
  • There, thousands of translucent orbs smaller than peas bob in the water column below the fishing dock.
    Marlowe Starling, Quanta Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
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“Cirques.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cirques. Accessed 8 May. 2026.

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