convex

adjective

Definition of convexnext
as in protuberant

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Recent Examples of convex 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 The Grade 5 titanium case features a pebble-like form with a domed sapphire crystal over a convex dial. — Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 12 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 These patients are more likely to require convex barriers. — Diego Schaps, STAT, 1 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
  • Afterward, her face was so swollen that her daughter, Ana Corina, could barely recognize her.
    — Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
  • Man kayaks Texas river during flash flood swelling The video drew attention online as flooding continued across parts of Texas, with officials warning residents to stay away from swollen rivers and creeks.
    — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 17 July 2026
Definition of swollen
Adjective
  • Not least when their players have generally had to spend even longer away than usual due to the enlarged tournament, and in often soaring temperatures too.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • Connective tissue disorders such as Marfan syndrome and Loeys-Dietz syndrome make people vulnerable, while Turner syndrome and other genetic disorders affecting the aorta and aortic valve, place people at high risk of developing an enlarged aorta.
    — Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 15 July 2026
Definition of enlarged
Adjective
  • Rather than assembling it in the workshop, the whole spherical valve was put together outside the assembly yard.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026
  • Of course the world is spherical and, as such, very similar to a ball.
    — Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 19 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 23 Jul. 2026.

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