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Recent Examples of convex
These patients are more likely to require convex barriers.
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Diego Schaps, STAT, 1 Apr. 2026
Next, tape a piece of plastic food wrap over the convex side.
—Staff Author, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
The panel below presents the speedometer, tachometer, odometer, and G Force measurements, which appear as separate gauges thanks to the top display’s three cutouts, each covered by its own convex glass lens and surrounded by a ring of anodized aluminum.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 9 Feb. 2026
Visible only to Hana at first, in convex reflective surfaces like a kettle or the back of a spoon, Bertha does not take kindly to Hana’s attempts to kick the pill habit and start policing her food intake the old-fashioned way.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026
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Diego Schaps, STAT, 1 Apr. 2026
Next, tape a piece of plastic food wrap over the convex side.
—Staff Author, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
The panel below presents the speedometer, tachometer, odometer, and G Force measurements, which appear as separate gauges thanks to the top display’s three cutouts, each covered by its own convex glass lens and surrounded by a ring of anodized aluminum.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 9 Feb. 2026
Visible only to Hana at first, in convex reflective surfaces like a kettle or the back of a spoon, Bertha does not take kindly to Hana’s attempts to kick the pill habit and start policing her food intake the old-fashioned way.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convex
Adjective
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Remarkable in their featuring of razor-sharp shoulder blades, protruding collarbones, Olive Oyl arms, even visible ribs.—
Valerie Monroe,
Allure,
13 May 2026
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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
Adjective
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While the design was certainly understated, there was a touch of whimsy in the bulbous light fixtures and swirly, contemporary art pieces.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Behind the glass sat a sea-foam green Hermes 3000, a pre-1966 model, instantly recognizable by its bulbous body and soft, swelling curves.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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In terms of his swollen ankles, the White House last July linked them to Trump’s diagnosis with chronic venous insufficiency.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
14 June 2026
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Poor circulation can leave your legs feeling tired, heavy, swollen, and stiff.—
RikkiLynn Shields Hannigan,
Health,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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But during a routine 6-month-old pediatric appointment, an enlarged liver prompted additional testing that ultimately changed the course of their lives.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
31 May 2026
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Her brother Jansen began using drugs at some point in his teens and died of an enlarged heart in 2023.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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Elsewhere on the ruby red carpet, Greta Lee paid homage to beloved cowgirl, Jessie, brought to life by Joan Cusack in all five films, wearing a red and white spherical, one-shoulder gown plucked straight from the Christian Dior spring 2026 couture runway.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
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Testing future reactors Researchers believe spherical tokamaks could offer advantages over conventional designs.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
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“Convex.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convex. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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