convex

adjective

Definition of convexnext
as in protuberant

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Recent Examples of convex The device works like a convex magnifying glass lens that focuses light into a narrow, concentrated beam. — New Atlas, 14 June 2026 But in 1995 Talagrand began to suspect that there was a much simpler way to build a convex shape from high-dimensional points. — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 19 May 2026 The 15-inchers specifically are the newer RPF1 RS design, which has a flatter face with less convex spokes. — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 15 Apr. 2026 Second, the two sides must be readily distinguishable from each other, usually by applying color or markings to one side, although in rare cases they can be distinguished by shape, with one side being convex and the other being concave. — ArsTechnica, 3 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for convex
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convex
  1. protuberant
  2. protruding
  3. bulbous
  4. cambered
  5. swollen
  6. enlarged
  7. spherical
  8. protrusive
Adjective
  • And the rear of the case is deeper to accommodate a protuberant rear camera—hinting that the next iPad will see a big camera upgrade.
    — David Phelan, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2022
  • His eyesight was failing and his eyes were bloodshot and protuberant.
    — Hermione Lee, The New York Review of Books, 21 Sep. 2022
Definition of protuberant
Adjective
  • The exhibit will be visible from the street, set up in a protruding bay window, and visitors will be able to walk through the railcar.
    — Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 26 Nov. 2025
  • The whole setup looks like a giant creature with an extremely dense and compact body, a long, protruding neck, and an almost-cute face — a little bit like Wall-E, and a little bit like the servant-pet-robot from Red Planet that turns on Val Kilmer and tries to murder him.
    — Sophie Ansari, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Definition of protruding
Adjective
  • The Pikachu — in all his tiny, yellow, bulbous glory — sitting next to the cameras is part of the reason the Angels have won some games lately.
    — Liana Handler Follow, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • The ground shook beneath them and a giant face suddenly loomed above, its bulbous eyes inches from their bodies.
    — Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
Definition of bulbous
Adjective
  • Ditched and cambered, layered roadbed five feet deep.
    — Linda Gregerson, New Yorker, 22 June 2026
Definition of cambered
Adjective
  • While premium seats offer more room to stretch out, long periods of sitting can still leave your feet and ankles feeling swollen, especially on international flights.
    — Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026
  • The two-way star, who turns 32 on Sunday, spoke Friday night with a heavy bandage on his swollen left knee to go with his usual ice wrap around his pitching arm.
    — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of swollen
Adjective
  • That starts right up front with a full makeover that pairs a simplified bumper with a set of enlarged LED headlights.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 June 2026
  • According to the release, the medical director allegedly signed off on one patient's test results as normal, despite indications that the patient had an enlarged heart.
    — Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026
Definition of enlarged
Adjective
  • Survival Capsule, a patented spherical shelter aimed at tsunamis, hurricanes, and earthquakes, sells two-person units starting around US$21,700.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
  • Passive safety operational profiles The reactor architecture relies on a specialized spherical monolithic gyroid core structure.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
Definition of spherical
Adjective
  • Lumbar support on the mesh back is very good and the curve is well-placed and protrusive enough to support my slightly more pronounced back curvature perfectly.
    — Corey Gaskin and Jeff Dunn, Ars Technica, 11 Sep. 2020
  • Her sweetheart gown is sleeveless, secured by a strip of organza encircling each arm; her chest bereft of jewelry, only her protrusive collarbones accessorize her décolletage.
    — Hannah Seidlitz, Longreads, 10 Aug. 2020
Definition of protrusive

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“Convex.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convex. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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